【Introduction to AP style debate】
Debate is essentially a discussion of opinions upon a particular motion. The motion may range from controversial topics to analysis on recent events. And the goal of each side is to persuade the adjudicator why their side of the debate is better. There are many forms of format, and here we will be introducing AP style debate, which is also one of the most common debate formats.
1.Speakers' order
In AP style debate, there are two teams representing government and opposition side, and each team consists of three people. Each speaker can speak up to 7.5 minutes, and the two teams take turns to present ideas and arguments.
Debate is essentially a discussion of opinions upon a particular motion. The motion may range from controversial topics to analysis on recent events. And the goal of each side is to persuade the adjudicator why their side of the debate is better. There are many forms of format, and here we will be introducing AP style debate, which is also one of the most common debate formats.
1.Speakers' order
In AP style debate, there are two teams representing government and opposition side, and each team consists of three people. Each speaker can speak up to 7.5 minutes, and the two teams take turns to present ideas and arguments.
2.speakers' role
Both team has 3 speakers
Government: Prime Minister / Depute Prime Minister/ Whip
Opposition : Leader of Opposition/ Depute Leader of Opposition/ whip
Both team has 3 speakers
Government: Prime Minister / Depute Prime Minister/ Whip
Opposition : Leader of Opposition/ Depute Leader of Opposition/ whip
3.POI
Another important aspect to debating is Point of Information (POI). These are questions or statements that one side can raise to the other speaker when they are talking. For example, if the DPM is speaking, then the opposition bench can raise questions to the DPM. The person raising the question should stand up and ask if the speaker want to take the question, and the speaker has the right to refuse the question.
Another important aspect to debating is Point of Information (POI). These are questions or statements that one side can raise to the other speaker when they are talking. For example, if the DPM is speaking, then the opposition bench can raise questions to the DPM. The person raising the question should stand up and ask if the speaker want to take the question, and the speaker has the right to refuse the question.