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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 2024 is "Together Towards Tomorrow"
Overall topic of IRONMIND 2024 is "Together Towards Tomorrow"
The following motions are very likely to appear during the olympiad
The following motions are very likely to appear during the olympiad
Animals should have the same rights as humans.
Human activity is primarily responsible for global climate change today.
Everyone should be vegetarian.
Genetically modified foods (GMOs) should be banned.
Overpopulation will cause famine.
Happiness is more important than success.
Learning about history can stop us from repeating past mistakes.
Plastic bags must be banned.
It’s important to spend money exploring space.
Tourism harms the ecology.
Governments should implement strict measures to prevent the rise of population.
We should ban the use of fossil fuels.
Nuclear weapons should be banned worldwide.
We will never achieve world peace.
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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