Debates

Nov 29

1. Apple should have created a ‘backdoor’ that bypasses encryption on Apple products for FBI earlier this year
–Donkey Kong: YES
–King Boo: NO

2. Whose fault is it that we now have an oversaturation of clickbaits on established news sites such as The Washington Post?
–Yoshi: Journalists
–Bowser: Audiences

Dec 1

3. Minors (e.g., those under 18) should not be allowed to use Snapchat
–Birdo: YES
–Princess Peach: NO

4. Google’s not letting offensive or disparaging phrases appear in conjunction with any politician's name in autocomplete is a violation of our first amendment rights
–Princess Daisy: YES
–Kirby: NO

Dec 6

5. Print media are dead
–Wario: YES
–Mario: NO

6. Pizza Party (I will buy the pizzas. You guys are welcome, though not required, to bring other things to share!)

Highlighted = Winners. Congratulations!

Let's Debate!

Dear all,

Please see below for your teams, debate topics, schedule for the class post-exam, and grading policies for the debate.  Let me know if you have any questions!

• A: Donkey Kong -- Ofelia, Sarah
• B: King Boo -- Alex, Taylor G, Lindsay
• C: Yoshi -- Jasselyn, Alexandra, Mark
• D: Bowser -- Cale, Jessica, Jamie
• E: Birdo -- Kaitlin, Taylor, Elessa
• F: Princess Peach -- Anfernee, Duncan, Darian
• G: Princess Daisy -- Sam, Natalie, Shumaila
• H: Kirby -- Shane, Edith
• I: Wario -- Joshua, Tony, Angel
• J: Mario -- Jeremy, Anthony

Mandatory Consultation: Thursday 11/10 (ATC 2.509)

• 2:30-2:45 - Donkey Kong
• 2:45-3:00 - Yoshi
• 3:00-3:15 - Birdo
• 3:15-3:30 - Princess Daisy
• 3:30-3:45 - Wario

Mandatory Consultation: Tuesday 11/15 (ATC 2.509)

• 2:30-2:45 - King Boo
• 2:45-3:00 - Bowser
• 3:00-3:15 - Princess Peach
• 3:15-3:30 - Kirby
• 3:30-3:45 - Mario

Optional Consultation: Thursday 11/17 (ATC 2.509)

• Everyone should meet and work on debate prep during class time
• Sign up by 2:30pm on 11/16. First come first served: http://doodle.com/poll/6xx6752msadwkzf4 

Debate Schedule:

• 11/29: Donkey Kong vs. King Boo
• 11/29: Yoshi vs. Bowser
• 12/1: Birdo vs. Princess Peach
• 12/1: Princess Daisy vs. Kirby
• 12/6: Wario vs. Mario
• 12/6: Pizza vs. Pizza

Notes: 

1. Team consultations will take place in Dr. Lee's office (ATC 2.509). The rest of class should meet and work on debate prep during class time on 11/10, 11/15, and 11/17.
2. Due to time constraint, it is important that each team arrives on time. 
3. To maximize what you get out of the consultation, you are expected to have a rough draft of (a) your main arguments, (b) your anticipated arguments from the other side, and (c) your counter-argument against the anticipated arguments from the other side.
4. You are welcome to make appointments with me -- either as a team or individually -- outside of class time to talk more about your debate ideas as desired.
5. You are encouraged to fill out an optional peer evaluation form before the end of the semester to report irresponsible behaviors from other team members, should that become a concern (e.g., lack of communication or progress, absences on 11/10, 11/15, 11/17, etc.) The peer evaluation form is confidential, and will be taken into consideration during grading. Please contact me privately if you wish to fill out a form.

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