CRITERIA OF THE ENGLISH DEBATE COMPETITION

Judges:
- DR. GONTI SIMANULLANG
- OKANINGSIH SIAHAAN, S.Pd
- VERAWATY SIAGIAN, S.Pd

I. The values of the debate:

1. The Power of Persuasion - Student debates teach learners that there is always a data
and contemplative approach to any impasse. Students learn to form a persuasive,
measured argument that can, for some, be useful to future their life issues.
2. The Virtue of Tolerance - On the other hand, a student debate also builds listening
skills. It teaches learners to really listen to opinions that differ from their own and
understand the source of those differences. Even losing an argument lets students
know that they can change their minds on an issue.
II. Competition rules:
1. Each school is presented by one team with 3 members. This is a team competition not
personal.
2. Topics of the debate are some issues in current Indonesian education that help
Indonesian youth to build our nation.
(1) Social media makes more friends.
(2) Is it important to have media social?
(3) Social media makes friendship bonds stronger.
(4) You can find true friends through social media
(5) Social media distances those who are close and approaches those who are far
away.
3. Each team must prepare the pros and cons of all the above topics.
4. Matches will be decided by drawing on the topic and direction of debate, namely pros
or cons.
5. There are two rounds. Firstly, all teams will follow the competition according to the
scheduler which will be set as number 4. Secondly, the final match will take place
with the four highest-point teams. The theme of the final match is :
(1) Is it important to have media social?
(2) Social media makes friendships even closer.
6. The three-highest-point teams from the second rounds will become champions I, II,
and III.
NB: Because the number of contestants is odd, which is 11 contestants, the match will be
held by 10 contestants to take 4 of the four highest-point teams, and the highest score
of the 4th place will compete with the contestant who has not competed, namely
number 11, according to the technical meeting that we have done.
III. Procedure of the competition
Time for
Team Affirmative Team Negative each
team
Opening remarks by the first speaker. Opening remarks by the first speaker.
They will state their main supporting They will state their main supporting 2 min.
positions for the proposed topic positions for the proposed topic
Prepare rebuttals Prepare rebuttals 1 min.
Rebuttal by 2nd speaker. They will argue Rebuttal by 2nd speaker. They will argue
against the points made in Team against the points made in Team 2 min.
Negative's opening statement. Affirmative's opening statement.
Second rebuttal by 3rd speaker. They Second rebuttal by 3rd speaker. They
2 min.
will rebut Team Negative's rebuttal. will rebut Team Affirmative's rebuttal.
Prepare a refutation and statement of Prepare a refutation and statement of
2 min.
closure. closure
Final rebuttal and closing statement Final rebuttal and closing statement by
2 min.
by a member of the team. a member of the team.
Total time for each match + 20 min.

(*) Note:
a. in the rebuttal section, the opposing team has the right to ask a question (interruption),
for up to a maximum of 30 seconds.
b. the procedure of the competition can be changed according to number of teams.
IV. Criterion of mark

No. Perspectives Description Point

Definitions 10
Analysis: General knowledge of the topic 20
1
(100) A penetrating analysis of crucial issues 40
Is the interpretation sound and reasonable? 30
Facts, statistics & authorities 30
Evidence &
Thorough research 20
2 Reasoning:
(100) Relevant research 25
Use of sound logic 25
Effective introduction & conclusion 20
Well structured 10
Logical & coherent 15
Organization:
3 Development of theme 10
(100)
Smooth transition from issue to issue 10
Effective use of time 15
Co-ordination with students 20
A) Voice
 Strength
 Effective use of rate, pitch, and expression 40
 Good enunciation
 Good control (esp. effective use of pauses)
B) Language
Delivery:
4  Proper grammar 30
(100)
 Advanced vocabulary
C) Deportment
 Good posture
 Gestures (effective or distracting?) 30
 Good eye contact
 Natural or contrived?
Ability to use logic to refute arguments of opponents 15
Ability to use logic to defend their position 15
Ability to focus on crucial issues 15
Refutation & Recognition of fallacies 15
5 Defense: Anticipation of opponents 5
(100) Collected & organized, not flustered 10
Uses info. from opponents to bolster their position 10
Spirited point-by-point attack 10
Attentive listener & accurate note-taker 5
TOTAL 0
V. Some notes for students

1. Basic Debating Skills:

a. Parliamentary:
 Familiarity with rules
 Intelligent use of points of order/privilege
 Effective heckling
 Ability to handle heckling while speaking
b. Cross-Examination:
 Organized a series of questions  Direct, honest answers
 No speech-making or arguing  Skillful responses
 Valuable admissions elicited  No questions in reply
 Courtesy & respect for the witness  Reasonable qualifications
 Effective use of time  Co-operative & respectful
 Effective control of the witness  Ability to use exam period to bolster
 Fair but effective questions own points

2. Penalties:

 Inappropriate conduct
 Objectionable language
 Severe personal attack on another debater
 Falsified evidence (proven false by opponents)
 Irrelevancy
 Reading of speech and/or memorization of speech
 Unfair tactics
 Poor teamwork
 Unfamiliar with rules

Nama Peserta
Justin Milanovic
Jonathan Hasoloan
Alex Coland, dkk
Elisa Hotrisna Sidabutar, dkk
Intan Margaret, dkk
Avila Advensia, dkk
Junita Tambunan
Ananta Cindy, dkk
Jeremy Francisco Sitorus, dkk
English Debate Contes
Tanda
Asal Sekolah Tangan
SMK RK Bintang Timur
SMA Swasta Kristen Kelam Kudus
SMK Swasta Cinta Rakyat
SMAN 1 Sidamanik
SMK Swasta Bintang Timur
SMAN 2 Pematangsiantar
SMA Budi Mulia
SMA Abdi Sejati Perdagangan
SMA 4 Pematangsiantar
SMA N 1 Raya
SMA Methodist