In-class
Evaluation of Student Debate
One-half of your debate grade
for the next examination is based upon your team's performance during the
debate. I will use the following
criteria in assigning a grade to your team.
Topic:
Circle One: PRO
ANTI
1.
The team made a clear presentation of the basic position for which they
were arguing
Outstanding
Adequate
Inadequate
2.
The team clearly identified the principal argument(s) in support of its
basic position
Outstanding
Adequate
Inadequate
3.
Rebuttal statements were clearly directed to arguments made by the
opposing side's statements
Outstanding
Adequate
Inadequate
4.
The team was well-prepared for the formal elements of its presentation
Outstanding
Adequate
Inadequate
5.
All members of the team made significant contributions
Outstanding
Adequate
Inadequate
6.
The team adhered to the rules imposed by the debate format
Outstanding
Adequate
Inadequate
If you awarded a score of
“outstanding” or “inadequate” for any item, please indicate your reason
here (if you awarded more than 2 such scores, you should select the two most
extreme and comment upon them).
Item No. _____
Reason:
Item No. _____
Reason:
In your opinion, which team
won the debate, that is, made a more compelling argument for their position (try
not to be swayed by your own opinion on the issue)?
Circle one: PRO
ANTI
Why do you think this?
What one question would
you like to ask (it may be directed to either side)?