Bio99 Term Paper

Topics

The topics for discussion in the term paper must be relevant to the topics that we have discussed or are about to discuss in class.

As such, the topics must be under the biosciences and biotechnology and their relevance and importance to society.

Topics

Sample topics may be under:Social and ethical situations in the biosciences

or biotechnologyLegal and policy issuesBioterrorism and biowarfareBiopharmaceuticalsMolecular biology and genetic engineeringTissue engineering, organ transplantation, stem

cells

Topics

Deadline for the submission of topics for approval: June 5

Format

The term paper should ideally follow these guidelines:Short bond paperMinimum of 4 pages of textVerdana, Tahoma, or Arial, font size 11, 1.15 space between linesThis is an individual requirement

Grading

Topic: 20 ptsContent and Discussion: 50 ptsReadability and organization: 20 ptsGrammar and spelling: 10 pts

*Remember that the term paper is 30 % of your total grade

Deadline

Term paper must be submitted on June 19, 2013.

DEBATELike a sir

Debate: Parliamentary Debate systemTwo groups of the class2 groups will debate on one topic, two

groups on another topic.Rules to be followed are derived from the

Parliamentary Debate System

Teams: Proposition (Government side)

Member Position

Asis Prime Minister

Tumbaga Deputy Prime Minister

Andal Representative

De Guzman Representative

Equila Representative

Teams: Opposition

Member Position

Zolina Leader of the Opposition

Cayetano Deputy leader

Gardose Representative

Ancot Representative

Representative

Proposition

Propose a sideComposed of

Prime MinisterDeputy Prime MinisterMember of GovernmentMember of GovernmentMember of Government

Opposition

Demonstrate that the Proposition’s side and arguments are not correct

Composed of:Leader of the oppositionDeputy LeaderMember of the oppositionMember of the oppositionMember of the opposition

Parliamentary procedure: IntroductionIntroduce your members, Proposition first

and then followed by OppositionAssign names to the individualsDebate starts!

Parliamentary procedure: Decorum

Address the Speaker as Mister Speaker (that’s me!)

Be polite! No usage of unparlimentary language such as offensive or derogatory words.

No insulting or personal attacks!All participants must be dressed in a

dignified and proper manner.

Parliamentary procedure: Decorum

If addressing someone in particular, always refer to the person you are addressing in the third person singular using their proper title:“Mister Speaker”“The Prime Minister”“The Honourable Representative from Azeroth”

Parliamentary procedure: Decorum

Everyone is expected to listen to the person currently speaking

Each team is given TWO chances called Point of Information to interrupt an opposing member under the proper circumstance. Start with “Mister Speaker, on a point of information.” and then

wait for the Speaker to acknowledge When a member of the other team says this, the current

debater must halt his or her speech. After the Point of Information, the speaker may continue with

his or her speech or address the point made by the interruptor. No interruption is allowed during the Opening and Closing

parts made by the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.

Parliamentary procedure

Keep your hands on the table, do not conceal them.

A member who wishes to speak stands up, stays in place, with hat off, and addresses the Speaker.

Only one member may speak at a time in the House. As soon another member rises and addresses the Speaker, the member who was interrupted must stop talking and sit down. When the Speaker rises, all members must stop talking and sit down.

Parliamentary procedureEach member has the right to insist that the rules of

debate be followed.You can make sumbong by saying “Mister Speaker, I rise

on a point of order” and describe the infraction committed by a member of the opposing team.

Examples of infractions include: Failing to begin a speech with the words, “Mister Speaker” or

“Madame Speaker.” Concealing the hands Pointing at another member Failing to refer to others in the third person Using language that is inappropriate for a parliamentary debate Accusing another person of lying Failing to apologize when found guilty of violating a point of

order or point of privilege

Parliamentary debate

Heckling is allowed, but should be respectful. Examples includeObvious sighsExasperated shake of the headSaying “No, no.” Softly.Saying “Tsk tsk”Smirking obviouslySnickering very softly.

Evidence

Evidence used in your arguments must be accurate and fair.

Order of speechesSpeaker Objectives Suggested

time

Prime Minister Introduce and propose the topic and the government’s side

3 mins

Leader of the Opposition Introduce a major rebuttal of the government’s argument

3 mins

Deputy Prime Minister Supporting argument 2 mins

Deputy Leader of the opposition Rebuttal of argument 2 mins

Member of the government Supporting argument and possibly a question

2 mins

Member of the opposition Rebuttal of argument and possibly a question

2 mins

Member of the government Supporting argument and possibly a question

2 mins

Member of the opposition Rebuttal of argument and possibly a question

2 mins

Prime Minister Closing arguments 2 mins

Leader of the opposition Closing rebuttal 2 mins

Scoring:

Content - 45 ptsDelivery - 35 ptsFormality - 7 ptsTimeliness - 8 ptsQ&A - 5 pts

*Accepted and proven points of order will be counted as -2 each point of order.