TECH DE BAIT

Debate is a process that involves formal discourse on a particular topic, often including a moderator and audience. Through this, students get the opportunity to work in a collaborative and cooperative group setting & develop their communication and listening skills. This will also help students learn through friendly competition, examine controversial topics and “strengthen skills in the areas of leadership, interpersonal influence, teambuilding, group problem solving, and oral presentation”.

1. Tech related topics to be released a week prior to competition. Up to 3 motions can be released.

2. Each student can do readings relevant to all 3 topics as preparation prior to event.

3. On the day of the competition, students will be paired into groups of 2. Each member will be allotted to be- for or against the motion on the spot and will be assigned any one of the 3 topics that were previously declared

4. Each pair will get 10 minutes of preparation time and will then engage in a debate on the allocated topic.

5. Time allotted for questioning opponent: 1.5 min

6. Max speech time of each pair: 15 mins

7. In case of significantly large number of participants, multiple rooms can be conducted simultaneously.

1. It is mandatory to stick to the motion statement given at the time of rounds.

2. Max speech time of each participant: 5mins & max time for each pair is 15 minutes.

3. The decisions of judges and organizers will be final and binding to all.

4. Content and logic of arguments will be considered during judging.

5. Participants must bring their registration receipts and valid college IDs while coming to the event.

6. Guidelines may be changed without prior intimation. Participants are requested to check the website (www.mind-spark.org) regularly for updates.

7. Prize money may vary based on number of participants.

8. If total number of participants is less than 10 then event will be scrapped.

Each 1 v 1 pairing will be judged on the following aspects: (in order of significance):

• Content and logic of arguments

• Structure of speech

• Response to question asked by opponent + Question asked to opponent

• Fluency of speech

Depending on cumulative score, participants with the highest overall scores will be declared as winners.

Team size : Individual Participant

Registration fee : ₹ 49 per participant

Q. Who can participate in the debate?

A. Any college (UG)* student. You may be asked to present a valid ID card and the registration receipt. *It should be a valid degree course from a certified institute.

Q. Can I register on the spot?

A. Yes, you may register on the spot, but at your own risk. The organizers can put a cap on the number of registrations anytime.

Q. Can I participate for different shows?

A. You are allowed to participate for different shows after registering for them. Just ensure that your team able to manage your own schedule.

Q. Can I participate for a single show multiple time?

A. No. You can attempt Debate Competition one ONLY ONCE.

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1. If number of participants are less than 20 then only 2 winners will be selected.

2. If number of participants are less than 5 then only 1 winner will be selected.

3. If number of participants are less than or equal to 3 then event will be cancelled.

4. Prizes are subject to change depending on number of participants.

5. Registration fee is non refundable.