Discipline 02
THINK Debate
Construct arguments, evaluate opposing positions and defend conclusions.
A competitive environment focused on constructing arguments, evaluating opposing positions, reasoning, rebuttals and defending conclusions.
Format
Structured arguments, rebuttals and evaluated positions.
-
Round 1 · preliminary
Preliminary Rounds
120 minutes · undecided
Rules
Rules are provisional until approved and published by the organisers.
Format (draft)
Structured arguments, rebuttals and evaluated positions.
How it is judged
- Logical Rigor & Accuracy40%
Soundness of reasoning and correctness of conclusions.
- Originality & Problem-Solving Approach25%
Quality and creativity of the approach taken.
- Execution / Communication Quality20%
Clarity of the work and how it is communicated.
- Collaboration & Adaptability15%
How the team works together and adapts to constraints.
Sessions
THINK Debate — Preliminary Rounds
Tentative
