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Australia-Asia Debating style
Australia-Asia Debating style
The Debates of IronMind will mainly follow Australia–Asia debating style with minor changes. Australia-Asia style debates consist of two teams who debate over an issue, more commonly called a topic or proposition. The issue, by convention, is presented in the form of an affirmative statement beginning with "That", for example, "That cats are better than dogs," or "This House," for example "This House would establish a world government." The subject of topics can vary from region to region.
Overall topic of IRONMIND 2026 is "Intelligence & Integrity"
Overall topic of IRONMIND 2026 is "Intelligence & Integrity"
The following motions are very likely to appear during the olympiad
The following motions are very likely to appear during the olympiad
Artificial intelligence should be limited in schools.
Students should be allowed to use AI tools for learning.
People’s privacy is more important than online convenience.
Social media companies must do more to stop fake news.
Technology is making people less connected in real life.
Governments should limit the use of cameras and surveillance.
Human values should be more important than algorithms.
Rich countries should help fix global environmental problems.
Protecting the environment is more important than economic growth.
Schools should focus more on students’ mental health.
Money spent on space exploration is worth it.
Companies should be required to protect the environment.
Freedom of speech should have reasonable limits.
Genetic engineering should be used only to cure diseases.
Everyone should have free access to the internet.
We suggest watching the following videos to get general idea about debating skills
We suggest watching the following videos to get general idea about debating skills
Top of Case (introduction)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5mgoAYEwAU&list=PLude0WtcfIheGT_U2zrlPG3JmWv3P_A10&index=2&t=0s
Argument Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zZ4YEuThRw&list=PLude0WtcfIheGT_U2zrlPG3JmWv3P_A10&index=3&t=0s
Speech Building
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtoVAClFOTc&list=PLude0WtcfIheGT_U2zrlPG3JmWv3P_A10&index=4&t=0s
Point of Information
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUf_gGLNnDc&list=PLude0WtcfIheGT_U2zrlPG3JmWv3P_A10&index=5&t=0s
Refutation and Rebuttal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6_6i-OJ_e4&list=PLude0WtcfIheGT_U2zrlPG3JmWv3P_A10&index=6&t=0s
How to Create a Thesis Statement
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56NSYykjZ9Q&list=PLude0WtcfIheGT_U2zrlPG3JmWv3P_A10&index=9&t=0s
Body Language
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ1JG5CRomA&list=PLude0WtcfIheGT_U2zrlPG3JmWv3P_A10&index=11&t=0s
Notetaking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rIANDXXu-k&list=PLude0WtcfIheGT_U2zrlPG3JmWv3P_A10&index=6
*DISCLAIMER: IronMind does not own any of the materials listed above nor does it claim adherence to any of the views expressed in them. The suggested materials are referenced as a source of background information and a starting point for further research into the topics. The organizers of IronMind recommend that teams review the listed articles and videos under the guidance of their teachers with a critical approach and explore additional resources related to the theme of the contest.
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