Fourth:
In addition to the actual debate preparation and participation on the day, your group will be submitting a 1,200 word essay on why you think your team should win after the debate is concluded, by the deadine as stated (midnight London time).
The amount of words used should be stated at the front page.
Only one report to be submitted per group. This should be submitted through MyCourses.
Fifth:
Marks will be awarded based on the selection of your arguments for the purpose of your main Idea and the content of your rebuttal from the opposition.
Although generally the entire group will be awarded the same marks, some speakers may incur more marks than others from the same team for reasons of exceptional idea presentation and rebuttals.
The debate activity will be complimented by your 1,200 word group essay on why your group should be the winners.
Sixth:
The faculty member presiding over the debate will make the assessments on the debate proceedings and presentation.
This will then be passed to the professor of the subject to be reviewed and finalised.
25% will be dedicated to the debate activity itself, another 5% will be awarded based on the group essay.
As the presentation at the debate carries most of this assignment’s weight, each group member is asked to participate and marks may differ based on each individual participation.
Please refer to the marking rubric attached for details.
Tip: The success behind the debate in the classroom is not in winning and losing but rather how well teams prepared for and delivered their arguments and get potential sway-in from those who initially may have had the opposite point-of view. The debate process will be reviewed and clarifications on the points that were presented on day of the debate will be discussed with the group of students as a class in the coming week.
Rubric
Group debate
Group debate
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and clarity.
4 pts
Presentation is highly organized and very well sequenced with smooth transitions. It previews, covers and develops main points.
3 pts
Presentation is organized, slides are well sequenced and most transitions happen easily. It previews and covers main points.
2 pts
Presentation is to some extent consistent with some parts well organized but others being rather disjointed.
1 pts
Presentation is not well organized and the slide sequence does not help strengthen the argument.
0 pts
Insufficient or no work.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation Values
4 pts
Highly professional execution of the presentation on every level. Teamwork, where displayed, was strong. Transitions were seamless among the team.
3 pts
Professional execution of the entire presentation. Teamwork, where displayed, showed preparation and skill. Transitions were smooth.
2 pts
Average execution of the entire presentation. Teamwork was not consistent. Some transitions worked well, others did not.
1 pts
One or more presenters lacked confidence or clarity. Teamwork, where displayed, appeared disjointed.
0 pts
Insufficient or no presentation.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent
4 pts
Content is very appropriate and relevant and well supported by details. Incorporates innovative insights.
3 pts
Content is appropriate and relevant and has some good supporting details.
2 pts
Content is to some extent appropriate and relevant and has some supporting details. Market research is basic.
1 pts
Content is sufficient, but is missing some supporting details that could have helped to strengthen it. Little or no market research.
0 pts
Insufficient or no work.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIssues and Solutions Identification.
Relevant and appropriate information as well as timings of information provision are well research and supported by statistical research data. Recommendations proposed are sufficiently justified based on the results of research data.
4 pts
Issues are very clearly explained and a very clear result of market research and insight. Solutions are very robust, well thought through and meets all the identified needs from the issues.
3 pts
Issue directly follows from market research and solution follows from the issue.
2 pts
Link between issue and market research is tenuous. Solution only tenuously connected to the issue.
1 pts
Issue poorly defined and unrelated to market research. Proposed solution does not meet the needs of the issue.
0 pts
Insufficient or no work.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusions and Solutions
4 pts
Conclusion and solution are both very clear, compelling, and supported by quality research and analysis. Includes a review of key points.
3 pts
Conclusion is clear and supported by research and analysis. Solution includes a review of key points of how it relates to the research.
2 pts
Conclusion was only partially supported by research and analysis, but Solution was not clear nor obvious.
1 pts
Conclusion is not clear and did not seem to support the analysis or key points.
0 pts
Insufficient or no conclusion.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCreative Output
5 pts
Creative output is very relevant, imaginative, professionally presented, consistent and aligned with the market analysis so that it would appeal and resonate to the given context.
3.75 pts
Creative output is imaginative, consistent and aligned to the given context.
2.5 pts
Creative output shows some imagination and thought but does not follow from market analysis of what would appeal to the target audience.
1.25 pts
Creative output is basic, showed limited imagination, and in some places, inconsistent and/or not aligned with the market analysis.
0 pts
Insufficient or no work.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGroup essay/report
5 pts
A
3.75 pts
B
2.5 pts
C
1.25 pts
D
0 pts
F
5 pts
Total Points: 30
