2. Each team should prepare to debate both sides of the question. You will be notified which side you will represent in sufficient time to prepare the material you will need to turn in.

3. Procedures:

            Opening statements                                                    3 minutes/side

            Presentation of evidence                                             10 minutes/side

            Rebuttal                                                                      5 minutes/side

            Closing                                                                       3 minutes/side

4. Each team will need to turn in

            a. Title page

            b. Opening Statement

            c. Outline of evidence/argument

            d. Closing Statement

            e. reference list

5. Grading

            a. Research                                                                30

            b. Presentation of case                                               30

            c. Rebuttal                                                                 20

            d. Closing                                                                  10

            e. Overall presentation                                               10

6. The debate will be held in class May 27^th and 28^th.