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.esaul
Posted: Jun 6 2008, 12:35 PM


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Welcome to our first Debate Challenge where the best of the best debaters can win big! Yes, you can win prizes for just being an overall high quality debater! Our dates for this challenge is: Friday June 6th through Monday June 9th.

Okay first is rules:
  • Staff may participate.
  • No post requirement
  • You must provide sources to back up your argument.
  • WIKIPEDIA IS NOT A VALID SOURCE.
  • No off topic conversations in this please.

You will be scored by points for your arguments. The person with the most points wins.

How you will be scored:
  • +15 For presentation.
  • +2 For each valid point you make.
  • +1 For rebuttal to someone else's debate.
  • +1 For each source you provide.

But...
  • -5 For poor presentation
  • -10 For no sources.
  • -1 For off topic chatter.

Finally:

You will automatically be disqualified for the use of wikipedia or any wiki related forums. It must be a site where the general public can't edit and alter information.

This week's debate:

Global Warming

QUOTE (http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/basicinfo.html )

The Earth's climate has changed many times during the planet's history, with events ranging from ice ages to long periods of warmth. Historically, natural factors such as volcanic eruptions, changes in the Earth's orbit, and the amount of energy released from the Sun have affected the Earth's climate. Beginning late in the 18th century, human activities associated with the Industrial Revolution have also changed the composition of the atmosphere and therefore very likely are influencing the Earth's climate.


Is mankind to blame?
Is it a big concern?
Is this something that was going to happen eventually?
Is it too late for mankind to fix their mistakes?
Is global warming effecting the earth as if now?


Post with your debate here. I will lock the thread Monday eve and I will have the results to you by Tuesday. Keep in mind that you will be scored for EACH debate you have. The more involved you are, the more points you can win!
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