The Role of Speakers in Debate Government Side/Affirmative Team Prime Minister (1st Speaker) Introducing team case Define

the motion Show the team split Introduce the team line Convey the arguments, give the evidences Let the audience know what direction your case is going in. Deputy Prime Minister (2nd Speaker) Rebut the 1st speaker of negative team Defend the definition (if needed) Convey the arguments, give the evidences Present the bulk of the argument Government Whip (3rd Speaker) Rebut the 2nd speaker of negative team Rebuild the team case Give more evidences or examples of the arguments Summarize the case of the government Opposition Side/Negative Team Leader of the Opposition (1st Speaker) Rebut the 1st speaker of affirmative team Fix the definition (if needed) Show the team split Introduce the team line Convey the arguments, give the evidences Let the audience know what direction your case is going in. Deputy Leader of the Opposition (2nd Speaker) Rebut the 2nd speaker of affirmative team Defend the definition (if needed) Convey the arguments, give the evidences Present the bulk of the argument Opposition Whip (3rd Speaker) Rebut the 3rd speaker of affirmative team Rebuild the team case Give more evidences or examples of the arguments Summarize the case of the opposition

Reply Speech: Comparative analysis of the strength and weaknesses of the case of both sides. The aim of the speech is to give a bias judgment as to why should the people support the team's claim. The speech is first delivered by the opposition side and followed by the government side who will close the debate. NO rebuttal delivered in reply speech.

DO and DONT Do make your team line interesting and thought-provoking. Don't make your team line rhyme and childlike. Don't feel like you have to have one team line. Alter it slightly from speaker to speaker to make it less repetitive and boring! Do plan ahead with things like team splits. If two of your speakers talk about the same thing, you will look very silly and consequently be marked down by the adjudicator. Do give the split at the start of your speech, usually after team line and definition. POI and ADJUDICATION During the constructive speeches, Point of Information (POI) may be raised by the opposing side after the first minute up to the sixth minute. POI may be refused or accepted by the speaker. During reply speeches, no POI may be raised. Asian Parliamentary Debate is assessed by an Adjudicator Panel composed of an odd number according to the following criteria: 1. Matter (40)- substance of the debate, the arguments and evidence presented, and the logical reasoning and presentation of said arguments. 2. Manner (40)- the style of delivery, the persuasion skills, and the conduct of the debaters. 3. Method (20)- the response to the dynamics of the debate, and the observance of the rules of debate.