APPENDIX A: DEBATE TOPICS & INSTRUCTIONS

$*$Please remember that a completed debate assignment is due each time a module has a discussion$/$debate board, and that

the assignment is to be submitted prior to participation in the discussion$/$debate board

$**$Please remember to write all debate assignments in the time frame listed in the readings!

$***$All readings are listed in the reading list in the module overview. Outside research is welcome to supplement.

$***$Finally$,$ please remember that the debate assignments and boards are meant to give you the opportunity to reflect on

what you have learned in the module.

Instructions for the Debates:

$$ By Wednesday at $11\mathrm{.}59$pm each student is responsible for both

o$(1)$ turning in a debate assignment $($see Appendix B Below for instructions$)$ and

o$(2)$ posting in the debate forum. The posting should be in one of the following formats clearly taking a

position $($A or B listed below$)$ and explaining why using concepts from class.

$$ A $200$ word written post

$$ A $1-2$ minute video post

$$ A $1$ page PPT $($or visual$)$ slide representation of your points

$$ Please note, these debates are meant to be intellectually stimulating and encourage you to challenge both

yourself and your peers. That said, play I encourage you to play devil$$s advocate and think about both

sides of the argument, even if it is not what you personally believe. The best critical thinker can argue for

both sides! This is a chance to work on your critical thinking and communication skills. Grades will in no

way be based on the opinions you express but rather the validity and quality of your argument and

connection to class material. $($See Appendix C for a Rubric$)$

$3.$WTO

a$.$ Position A: Implementation of protectionist policies for shrimp & turtles and against GMOs

b$.$ Position B: Against protectionist policies for shrimp & turtles and for GMOs

APPENDIX B: DEBATE ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES

Full Name:

Date:

Section:

Assignment Number:

Facts of the Case

$1.$ This is where you would put the facts of the case.

$2.$ Make sure they are substantial facts. Some of them can be $2-3$ sentences in length.

$3.$ More Facts

$4.$ Still more facts

$5.$ Last Fact

Arguments Supporting Position A

$1.$ Here is where you put $5$ arguments that are in support of the argument for Position A$.$ The arguments

must be thoughtful and fully developed.

$2.$ The sides of the argument can be found on Appendix A of the syllabus

$3.$ Make sure that you try to consider each of the perspectives or groups listed underneath the main

arguments.

$4.$ More Arguments

$5.$ Last Argument

Arguments Supporting Position B

$1.$ Use the same structure as above for the arguments for Position B$.$

$2.$ Consider the same perspectives from alternative viewpoints $($positive or negative$)$

$3.$ Make sure your arguments are in complete sentences

$4.$ You will use the arguments for the debates!

$5.$ Last argument

$**$Please note: to get full credit $(2/2)$ on an assignment you must have five bullet points for each section,

the proper formatting $($please use this template$),$ and turn the assignment in prior to the start of class.