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By following a strict timetable, debaters learn to refine their thoughts into professionally-delivered presentations with crisp and polished arguments.| Impromptu | Time Elapsed One Bell |
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| Impromptu Participant | 1:00 | ||
| Regular Debate | If POI Permitted One Bell |
Warning One Bell |
Time Elapsed Two Bells |
| Prime Minister | 1:00 | 6:00 | 7:00 |
| Leader of the Opposition | 1:00 | 6:00 | 7:00 |
| Member of the Government | 1:00 | 4:00 | 5:00 |
| Member of the Opposition | 1:00 | 4:00 | 5:00 |
| LO Summation | 1:00 | 2:00 | |
| PM Summation | 1:00 | 2:00 | |
| Cross Exam Debate | Warning One Bell |
Time Elapsed Two Bells |
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| Prime Minister Leader of the Opposition cross examines the PM |
4:00 1:00 |
5:00 2:00 |
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| Leader of the Opposition Member of the Government cross examines the LO |
4:00 1:00 |
5:00 2:00 |
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| Member of the Government Member of the Opposition cross examines the MG |
4:00 1:00 |
5:00 2:00 |
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| Member of the Opposition Prime Minister cross examines the MO |
4:00 1:00 |
5:00 2:00 |
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| LO Summation | 1:00 | 2:00 | |
| PM Summation | 1:00 | 2:00 | |
| Floor Participation | Time Elapsed One Bell |
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| Comments and Observations | 1:00 | ||
| Adjudication Verdict | Warning One Bell |
Time Elapsed Two Bells |
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| Team Adjudication Verdict (Adjudicators determine between themselves how to split their time) | 9:00 | 10:00 | |
| Deadlocked Adjudicator (When in disagreement, each adjudicator receives 50% of the total time) | 4:00 | 5:00 | |
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