CS 485 – Week 12: Lecture Notes

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  1. Debate 1: Pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence.
    • Allow 10 minutes of preparation in the beginning of class
    • Debate format:
      • One pro speech
      • One contra speech
      • A five minute break to reorganize
      • Alternating speeches to develop criticisms of the opposition positions and defend your positions beginning with the pro team.
        • During this time each member of the group must at least make one speech
        • This is to ensure that there is some level of equal participation amongst members
      • A general discussion of the topic at hand including questions and arguments made by the audience
        • Audience members who participate will also raise their grading during the debates
      • Alternating concluding speeches that defend your position and sum up your arguments
      • An anonymous poll will be taken from the audience of the winning team of the debate
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