For nyanya nursing assignment
CONDUCTING A DEBATE A FEW MORE TIPS YOUR TEAMS O Each team will have 2 to 4 members O Each group will have 2 teams: an affirmative team and a negative team O Normally, the affirmative team present first . However … O If there is an odd number in a team, the team with the most members will go first GETTING ORGANISED O The whole group works together to prepare the debate O Each team will know what the other team is arguing – so, can prepare rebuttals to the opposing team’s arguments O The group mark is awarded to all group members, as described in the marking criteria O The assessor has the ability to adjust the group mark if the planning and participation sheet indicates that some students did not contribute equally to the preparation RESEARCHING YOUR TOPIC O Each student must research their own part of the debate and pass on any helpful articles/ other sources to group members that could inform the debate O Some useful resources are available on LEO O Use the course material (human dignity, human rights, ethical theory, the principles of health care ethics, codes of ethics, codes of professional conduct etc ) to support your arguments O Use some (less) material sourced independently WORKING IN YOUR GROUP O Provide your contact details to each other when you join your group O Arrange regular meeting times O Plan your preparation – each team member should fulfil their agreed responsibilities in a timely way O If you are unable to contact a team member (they are not responding after several attempts), please contact the LIC at least one week prior to the debate PAPERWORK TO BE SUBMITTED O ONE ACU assessment cover sheet signed by all debate team members (affirmative & negative) O ONE OVERVIEW of your debate, set out in the same order that your debate members will present e.g. I. Title of Debate II. Affirmative 1 st Speaker (Mark Jones) Arguments (Smith.2014) Arguments (Ozlins , Grainger, 2014) III. Negative 1 st Speaker (Susie Lee) Arguments (Rowley, 2010) Arguments (Kant, 1800) Arguments (UDHR, 1864) and so forth until all team all group members’ arguments are recorded in dot form Paperwork to be submitted cont’d … O ONE REFERENCE LIST IN APA CONVENTION this should reflect the whole debate group’s references (affirmative & negative). Include only those references you have cited on your overview O ONE PLANNING AND PARTICIPATION SHEET All meeting dates, times and sufficient information included to display the depth of work undertaken at each meeting – minutes can be included Each member’s name, student no and % of work put into the team effort recorded and signed by the individual student O ONE GROUP MARKING CRITERIA SHEET List all group members names & student numbers Paperwork cont’d … O ONE INDIVIDUAL MARKING GUIDE FOR EACH STUDENT completed with each student’s name and number O Each student’s script/ notes (with name on each page). You are encouraged to submit your script/ notes to enable the tutor to follow and recall your argument O Your written script/notes are not marked and do not need to follow any format or be referenced. PAPER WORK O Must be submitted prior to the debate O One student in the group should assume responsibility for compiling the papers, stapling them, and handing them to the tutor prior to the debate THE DEBATE ITSELF O Each debate team member will have 5 minutes to present their arguments - if you go over this time by more than one minute you will be asked to be seated by the debate moderator (i.e. your tutor ) O This is an equity matter – each student should have the same amount of time to present and defend their arguments DEBATE STRUCTURE O FIRST SPEAKER OF EACH TEAM: Introduces the team’s argument (e.g. “as the affirmative team, we will be arguing that …”) Introduces each team member and the main points of their argument (e.g. “our second speaker is Bill Wu and he will argue x, y & z”) Raises an objection (rebuttal) to the other team’s argument Proposes an argument to support own team’s position DEBATE STRUCTURE CONT’D… O SECOND (& THIRD) SPEAKER S OF EACH TEAM: Raise objections (rebuttals) to alternative side’s arguments Proposes main arguments in favour of their own side’s position DEBATE STRUCTURE CONT’D … O FINAL SPEAKER FOR EACH TEAM Raises any further rebuttals Sums up team’s argument Adds any remaining points/ arguments in favour of their team’s position O At the completion of the debate , the floor is open for class discussion (facilitated by tutor). Debate group remains seated at front of class PRESENTATION STYLE O Arguments should be presented in an engaging manner O Do not just read from your notes (hand cards are useful) O It is a mature and respectful discussion - not a fight PRESENTATION CONT’D O Speak slowly (at least, don’t rush), clearly & audibly O Express enthusiasm/ passion, but remain objective O A reasoned opinion differs from being ‘opinionated’ O https:// www.youtube.com/watch? v=iC6WEFuhk6o Watch the debate at the above link Some more links to debates O https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRzjYNLbDXs Physiotherapy research is not relevant to clinical practice O https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlFbuqunb1I Mental health O https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNED7GJLY7I “animals should be off the menu” O https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEOssW1rw0I Stan Grant in IQ2 debate O https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=95KtqGkq2CU “Democracy is not for everyone” Don’t forget to have fun!