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	Debate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Debate is an aspect of argument which is distinct from logical argument, in that it encompasses aspects of human persuasion which appeal to emotional responses —often based on exaggerated or misrepresented statements or claims.
		Debate is a common process in deliberative bodies such as parliaments, legislative assemblies, and meetings of all sorts.
		High school debate events such as Student Congress, Model United Nations, European Youth Parliament, Junior State of America and the American Legion's Boys State and Girls State events are activities which are based on the premise of the contestants acting as representatives in a mock legislative body.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Debate (2043 words)

	Asmal: Telkom World Schools Debating Championship (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		For reasons such as this, debating is more than a diversion or an idle pursuit one engages in to meet and socialise with one's peers, it is a life skill that allows its participants to succeed in a wide range of fields.
		Debating is important to any country that seeks to promote an open society, able to criticise important issues in a public forum.
		Fortunately, like all good debaters they knew that the definition of the topic is flexible and steered the debate towards the real issues facing them and their country.
	www.info.gov.za /speeches/2001/010208345p1003.htm (1246 words)

	Debating Society Germany e.V.
		Debating Society Germany e.V. Debating techniques, especially debating in English, are still rather uncommon at German schools.
		We passionately believe that debating not only promotes independence of mind, a critical and analytical approach, clarity in presentation, and a fearlessness in tackling controversial matters, but also tolerance based on respect for contrary opinions.
		Debaters think on their feet and they learn to use English as a second language.
	www.schoolsdebate.de (100 words)

	National High School Debate Information
		Two of the rounds are parliamentary debate, two are cross-examination or discussion style debate and two are impromptu debate in academic, parliamentary, discussion or cross-examination style.
		It differs from the World Schools Debating Championships in that it concentrates on the individual rather than on national team, and that it involves public speaking as well as debating.
		Half of the Canadian team for the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships are selected at this event, based on the sum of their scores in their three events and subject to the condition that no more than one student per school may be chosen.
	www.sjr.mb.ca /debate/natlhighschoolinfo.htm (1821 words)

	[idebate.org]: World Schools in South Africa, 2001
		The Telkom World Schools Debating Championships, held in Johannesburg from 29th January to 6th February, was a resounding success for all participants, thanks to the exceptionally committed team of South African students who organised the tournament.
		A packed 9 days of debating, social and cultural events saw participants visit the Soweto townships, game reserves and schools throughout Johannesburg, and be treated to lectures and performances by major human rights campaigners, high school choirs and professional dance troupes.
		Although the Championship President, Nelson Mandela, was forced to miss the Final due to peace talks in Burundi, his support and the friendly welcome of the South African people were felt everywhere.
	www.soros.org /idebate/magazines/issue2/championship2.html (266 words)

	World Schools Debating Championships 2006: Cardiff, Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The motion for debate was "This House believes that democracy is the best system of government for every nation," proposed by Team Australia, and opposed by Team Ireland.
		Debate motions and the results for the 8 opening rounds, octo-, quarter- and semi-finals are available here.
		Australia's national debating team, World Schools Debating Champions 2006.
	www.wales2006.com (154 words)

	World Schools Debating Championships
		The World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC) is a truly global competition for high school debaters.
		The Championships take place each year in a different country, hosted by a national debating body.
		Past patrons of the Championships include Tony Blair and Nelson Mandela.
	www.schoolsdebate.com (91 words)

	Debating Society Germany e.V.
		The championships provide young people from a wide variety of countries with an opportunity to meet, clash and engage on a variety of topics.
		The tournament prides itself on testing the mettle of student debaters and promoting the values of free speech and logical interpretation.
		Students under the age of 19 debate social, moral and political issues.
	www.schoolsdebate.de /wsdc.htm (136 words)

	World Debating News
		Everyone planning to attend worlds at UBC should be familiar with the code of conduct.
		The Australian team has won the 2006 World Schools Debating Championships defeating Ireland in the final which was held this afternoon in Cardiff city hall.
		Chair of the World Debating Council in 2001 & 2002 and Deputy Chief Adjudicator of Worlds 2003 in Stellenbosch.
	worlddebating.blogspot.com (263 words)

	The Hon Pat Farmer MP, Parliamentary Secretary (Education)
		“Debating allows students to tackle difficult issues on social, environmental and economic policy and the Australian Government in conjunction with the Department of Education, Science and Training is proud to support the Australian Schools’ Debating Team,” he said.
		To complete the historic hat trick, Julia Fetherston was named Best Speaker at the tournament, ranking her as the Number 1 School Aged Debater in the World.
		The World Schools Debating Championships were founded by Australian Christopher Erskine in 1988.
	www.dest.gov.au /Ministers/Media/Farmer/2005/02/f02250205.asp (258 words)

	debating.net - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		KU Debate Club has been struggling for creating a tradition which aims to associate high quality of adjudication team with unique tournament organization success in terms of socials.
		Now, the basic rule of good debating is being able to gather the prestigious adjuticators and debaters in a tournament that is supported by various socials.
		The pre-registration for the Australasian Debating Championships 2006 at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand is now closed.
	www.debating.net (188 words)

	WSDC 2006: About the Championships (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The World Schools Debating Championships is the most prestigious event of its type.
		Every country in the world is welcome to participate, and the tournament takes place in a different country each year.
		Read more about the World Schools Debating Championships in general, at the official website.
	www.wales2006.com /wsdc.asp (138 words)

	CEWC CYMRU (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In our democratic world, debate is the fundamental way in which ideas are tested and challenged and conclusions are reached.
		The Championships are open to students between 15 and 18, and each school or college is allowed one team of two students.
		For non-member schools and colleges not participating in the debating championships there is a charge of £3 for the debating handbook and £25 per hour for the debating workshops.
	www.cewc-cymru.org.uk /dsp_debating.cfm?lang=en (916 words)

	Out of Province Competitions
		Two of the rounds are parliamentary debate, two are cross-examination or discussion style debate, two are in World's style and two are impromptu debate in academic, parliamentary, World's, discussion or cross-examination style.
		The National Seminar, then, is not just a debating championship: it is an opportunity for a group of articulate young Canadians to meet each other and discover themselves, learning to deal with the issues of today while preparing to be leaders of tomorrow.
		The Debate topic was "BIRT this house would allow Sharia law to be used in civil arbitration." The tournament consisted of two rounds of prepared and three rounds of impromptu parliamentary style debate.
	www.compusmart.ab.ca /adebate/competitions/inter.htm (8890 words)

	Print Content (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Anna, who wants to study Modern Languages at university, has recently been involved in the final of the University Schools' Debating Competition in Dundee and her debating achievements include winning competitions at the universities of Bristol, Dundee and Durham last year.
		Former Scottish team debaters from the School include George Williamson (1991), Melanie Marshall (1998), Jack Anderson (2000 and 2001) and George Molyneaux (2002 and 2003).
		A good debater needs to have a hunger and curiosity for knowledge, be able to listen to an argument, think on their feet, spot flaws and argue back logically.
	www.rgc.aberdeen.sch.uk /display/print_news.php?ID=144 (424 words)

	New Zealand Schools Debating Council
		To keep up with the World Schools Debating Championships, the NZSDC has released a new marksheet.
		Information on regional competitions run by the New Zealand Schools Debating Council is available in the 2005 brochure.
		The New Zealand Schools Debating Video features two demonstration debates (one for junior debaters and one for senior students), along with a helpful voiceover commentary and debating information.
	www.debating.org.nz (311 words)

	World Schools Qualifier 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Grade 12’s are not eligible because this tournament selects those who will try out for the Worlds team, and only grade 10 or 11 students are allowed on that team because the next World’s are in 2005.
		The top 2 debaters, provided that they are from different schools, will be eligible to compete for a spot on the Canadian team going the World Schools Debating Championships.
		The 2 students selected will need to submit resumes of their debating experience and will also need to be able to attend the National selection tournament in Winnipeg on Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25.
	www.sjr.mb.ca /debate/WQualifier04.htm (378 words)

	About the SANDC — Debating.org.za
		The South African National Debating Council was formed in 1996 by Stellenbosch University, as a prelude to their hosting of the World Universities Debating Championships.
		In 2002, the South African National Debating Council unanimously agreed to permanently delegate its involvement in schools debating to the South African Schools Debating Board.
		Its primary objective is to co-ordinate, develop and further schools debating in South Africa.
	www.debating.org.za /council (281 words)

	Calgary Board of Education - Archives - Previous Feature Stories
		The Calgary Board of Education is a major partner in the 2005 world championships and is hosting debates at many of its school facilities.
		The first World Schools Debating Championships were held in Australia in 1988, the same year that Calgary hosted the world at the ’88 Winter Olympics.
		As a result, some students debate in their second, or even third language, but they are still able to communicate powerfully and compellingly.
	www.cbe.ab.ca /Media/archives/prev/2004-2005/feb14-05.asp (386 words)

	Speaker's Corner newsletter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		A key aim of the National Debating Council and its members has always been to promote top-class debating at high school level.
		Even more exciting are the Council's plans for the future, which include organising the first-ever SA National Schools Debating Championships in 2000, and hosting the 13th World Schools Debating Championships in Greater Johannesburg in 2001.
		For this reason, the National Championships will include a workshop for all those people who will be involved in running school debating over the next few years.
	www.wits.ac.za /wdu/nationals/schools.html (176 words)

	World Schools Debating Championships 2005: News & Results (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		A weekend in which a few debates got in the way of some proper activities, including 250 international participants descending on a hockey match (yes, there was blood on the ice), a trip to Calgary's Olympic Park for skiing and snowboarding, and a day at a First Nations reservation.
		We'd hoped to get some debaters to write entries on this blog but I imagine the last day of preliminary debates might be mildly distracting.
		This is going to be an easy way to post news from the WSDC in Calgary, Canada in February 2005.
	2005.schoolsdebate.com (621 words)

	New Zealand Schools Debating Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		At the National Championships, the four best debaters are chosen to represent at the World Schools Debating Championships, usually held in January each year.
		They debated against USA in the Octo-finals, and lost a closely fought debate 2-1.
		The Championships were won by Australia for the third time in a row, beating England, 5-0 in the final.
	www.debating.org.nz /nzteam.html (180 words)

	Berkshire Blog: a global point of reference: February 2006 Archives
		An unofficial annual men’s world championship event began in 1959; it was sponsored by the Scotch Whisky Association.
		In 2002 it established world senior (fifty years of age or older) championships for men and for women and a world wheelchair curlers’ championship (wheelchair curlers use a stick to push the stone).
		These world championship events are, of course, preceded by national championship events in the individual countries.
	www.berkshirepublishing.com /blog/archives/2006/02/index.html (8434 words)

	Team Canada at 2001 World Debating Championships
		The team consisted of Edward Rawlinson (Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School in Okotoks, Alberta), Nina Singh (Archbishop Macdonald High School in Edmonton, Alberta), Elliot Tapper (St. John's-Ravenscourt School in Winnipeg, Manitoba), Tony Navaneelan (Ashbury College in Ottawa, Ontario) and Rory Gillis (Sydney Academy in Sydney, Nova Scotia), and coached by Rupert Ray (St. Andrew's College in Aurora, Ontario).
		These were schools which were in the forefront of the struggle against the government's Apartheid policies and who had experienced brutal suppression from the police not many years before.
		The nine day championship was superbly organized by a 30 member team of university students from the debating unions of four of South Africa's main universities headed up by Stephen Budlender, Nick Ferreira, Belinda Flynn and Simone Horowitz.
	www.osdu.oise.utoronto.ca /news/2001-03-14.html (2652 words)

	Debate Listserv Archive: FW: World Schools Debating Championshi
		The World Schools Debating Championships are coming to the East for the
		Championships will be the Singapore International Foundation (SIF).
		The Official Hotel for the championships is the Concorde Hotel Singapore.
	www.soros.org /idebate/debate-l/0288.html (920 words)

	Out of Province Competitions
		The debaters compete in coordinate teams (They are teamed with a partner from another province and change partners every 2 rounds) thus there are no team results.
		Among the debaters are some of the brightest students in the world.
		At the Debate Provincials, on March 19, Ron and his Committee were presented with the John Baty Award by the ADSA for their effort in hosting the 2005 Worlds.
	www.compusmart.ab.ca /adebate/inter.htm (6421 words)

	Wales Debating Federation
		Three Debaters will be selected to join the winner of the Wales Schools Debating Championships to represent Wales at the World Championships in July 2006.
		Individual speakers selected from the Wales Schools Debating Championships are invited to compete for the three remaining places on the Wales Team.
		The final of the UK Universities Debating Championships between England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
	www.walesdebate.org.uk /dsp_events.cfm?Page=Events%E2%8C%A9=we (648 words)

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