Debate Evaluation

Firstly I'd like to say that it was a GREAT DEBATE and 13D were werthy opponents, however the ehole point was to see whcih class was the best and that didn't really prove anthing with a draw did it?

• Through taking part in this debate I've learnt that the media is pluralistic. It has many views and opinions so that nothing is ever bias however it doesn't help when trying to determine what's right and wrong in so many ways.
• I think I picked up quite a few skills from this experience and that's about myself. I was quite nervous as i'm sure everyone was but as an imdividual I think I posses a quality to step up my game and rise to the occasion when need be. I also learned that researching is always the most important part of any project. Having the gift of gab does nothing if you don't have the knowledge.
• My personal performance... I feel I did well on the day, I was confident, fluent and used my brain. As of everything else I was quite lazy. Doing my research I felt I should've done more and as a team captain I feel I didn't take it seriously enough and push my team as I should've done. If I had done this, those 2 points that we lost by would've have won us the whole thing and throw any doubts of a draw out the window.
• I would like to personally congratualte Russell and Iena. Russell from the start encouraged all of us to take the debate seriously, he pushed me especially and really helped me to perform not only on the day but also for future references. Also the one and only Iena, who stepped up and the heat of the moment to take part when she wasn't even ready and did so well for the whole team. WELL DONE to both and the whole team!
• As a team we probably could've spent more time together to prepare and give a performance not to be forgotten.
• 13D... what can I say, they put up a good game and gave us a run for our money. They were very well organised and had clearly done a lot of research and executed it like venum! Some of their arguements however I think we could've smashed given the chance but it's over now so. Credit to Sonia, my direct opponent and a werthy one at that, putting up a good front, she was composed, confident and dangerous.
• Was it a fair result? You tell me, you lot were OBVIOUSLY the judges, nuff said.
• I loved every part of the event! It was exactly as I expected it to be but luckily I wasn't completely ripped apart by the oppositions questions lol!
• I think we were prepared very well by the teachers. Mr.Bush gave us a lot of advise on how to reseach and Ms.Stevens and Ms.Twebti did really well in preparing us on how to debate whcih I took a lot of tips from.
• The organisation of the debate was prepared quite well, no real complaints. Everyone was well behaved, and the running time went a bit over but it was really fun so it doesn't matter to me.
• I think to really test students abilities next time, more questions should be asked from the audience and more related to media if possible. Also another section should be included for the proper use of media terminology and how well it's used so that it can be put into practice.
• I wasn't originally happy because it seemed like more work to be done when I have other work to do, but I'm glad we had it. I ti tests us on what we've learnt in an enjoyable manner other than an exam and helps us to be more articulately out spoken that could help us later on in life.
• I would definately recommend that you have another debate for the year 12s but on the condiction that we be invited back to attend!