DEBATE TOPIC WEBQUEST

Name: _____________________

Period: _____

DEBATE TOPIC WEBQUEST

Speech I

T. Rich

2007-2008 Policy Debate Topic: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its public health assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa.

Objective: Students will gain a basic knowledge of the current policy debate topic.

Relevance: To topic - Knowledge is essential to preparing and supporting arguments on the designated topic.

To class - National debate topic is the topic used in class for practical experience (i.e. debates).

To real life - An educated electorate must understand issues of national and global importance in order to analyze and make informed decisions and participate actively in society.

Task: Read all instructions prior to beginning. Students will read the questions, click on the hyperlink to connect with designated websites and write response to the questions asked or complete the tasks required. Unless otherwise instructed, responses must be written in complete sentences using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. Read the information provided on screen and determine what information will be used to respond to the answer.

Responses can either be handwritten in ink on the hard copy or this document may be copied to a travel drive and responses typed in. If the document is copied to a travel drive research may be done on any computer connected to the internet.

Do not just copy and paste responses unless directed to do so. The responses should be in the writers own words unless otherwise directed. This will aid in analysis of the issues to more effectively prepare arguments for debate.

Special There are two methods for connecting with the websites. The first method is to place the cursor

Instruction: on the URL, click "ctrl" and left click the mouse. The second method is to left click on the URL then click on "Open hyperlink". This will connect directly to the website.

Terms: Respond as instructed to the following as related to the current topic.

List the countries included in Sub-Saharan Africa http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/AFRICAEXT/0,,contentMDK:20226042~menuPK:258664~pagePK:146736~piPK:226340~theSitePK:258644,00.html

What is the USAID http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACG573.pdf ______________________________________________________________________________

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What is the UNFPA http://www.unfpa.org/about/index.htm _____________________________

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What is MDG http://www.unfpa.org/africa/ ________________________________________

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What is the ICPD http://www.unfpa.org/icpd/index.htm#icpd94 : ________________________

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What is the NEPAD

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/AFRICAEXT/0,,menuPK:311690~pagePK:146732~piPK:64087638~theSitePK:258644,00.html ________________________

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What is IDA http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/EXTABOUTUS/IDA/0,,contentMDK:21206704~menuPK:83991~pagePK:51236175~piPK:437394~theSitePK:73154,00.html ____________

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What are MDTFs http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/AFRICAEXT/0,,contentMDK:21033447%7EmenuPK:258657%7EpagePK:2865106%7EpiPK:2865128%7EtheSitePK:258644,00.html ________________________________________________________________________

What is the GPF http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:21398721~pagePK:64257043~piPK:437376~theSitePK:4607,00.html _______________________________________

Define NGO http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/subjindx/131ngo.htm ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Define WHO http://www.who.int/about/en/ __________________________________________

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What is PEPFAR http://www.pepfar.gov/about/ ______________________________________

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Issues: Follow the instructions to learn about the issues involved in debating the current debate topic.

What is the WHO agenda http://www.who.int/about/agenda/en/index.html _________________

Discuss reasons for recent decreases in aid http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/subjindx/131ngo.htm

Briefly discuss detriments to economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/issues/issues23/index.htm ___________________________

Briefly discuss the impact of climate change on Sub-Saharan Africa

http://www.worldbank.org/afr/findings/english/find120.htm __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Identify and briefly discuss at least three of the more prevalent diseases ravaging Sub-Saharan http://www.missionariesofafrica.org/challenges/water1.html ____________________________

Briefly discuss four major areas for which aid is currently provided to Sub-Saharan Africa

http://www.missionariesofafrica.org/challenges/water1.html ____________________________

Briefly state the purpose of USAID http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PDACG573.pdf ___________

What are the goals of the MDG

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/AFRICAEXT/0,,contentMDK:20234497~menuPK:485868~pagePK:146736~piPK:226340~theSitePK:258644,00.html _______

Briefly discuss the progress made to meet MDG

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:21398721~pagePK:64257043~piPK:437376~theSitePK:4607,00.html _______________________________________

This site contains links to several related reports. Choose one of the reports (no more than two students per class period may choose the same report), sign up with the teacher and briefly summarize the information. http://www.usaid.gov/locations/sub-saharan_africa

This site contains links to several reports and analysis of World Bank projects/programs. Choose at least two links and briefly discuss the issues, evaluate and discuss how the information might be used to support possible debate arguments.

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/AFRICAEXT/0,,menuPK:258649~pagePK:158889~piPK:146815~theSitePK:258644,00.html ___________________________

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Follow up Evidence: 100 individually prepared pieces of evidence per person are due this trimester the

Assignments: first 20 of which may not be from duplicate sources. Sources may be repeated for subsequent evidence. However, the more sources, the better to show broad research and understanding of the topic. As a means of getting started in the research process the sites used in this webquest may be used as sources. Several pieces on the same issue and in support of the same argument may be included on one page as long as it is clear that there are multiple quotations (i.e. numbered, a couple of spaces between, etc.)

Evidence format: Each piece of evidence must follow the designated format. The format includes providing a brief statement reflecting the purpose (tag line), full source citation, qualifications of the author, and the complete quotation to be used. It is also helpful to identify to which issue the evidence applies (harms, topicality, solvency, etc. or specific to topic such as NGOs), and whether the evidence is affirmative or negative on the topic.

Evidence format

Issue statement (i.e. harms, NGOs best, etc.) Aff/Neg

Tag line (briefly state the main idea presented in the evidence)

Full source citation including: author, title, publication, publication date, URL if electronic source, date retrieved if electronically retrieved, electronic source if retrieved from a service such as LexusNexus.

Author qualifications

Word for word quotation. It is a good idea to include a sentence or two prior and after the actual quote and then underline the actual quote to be used.

Report Students will choose one topic (issue, organization, progress report, etc.) and prepare a three (3) to (5) minute presentation to explain share information with the rest of the class. Students must sign up for topics to allow for the broadest range of information sharing. Visual aids may be used, but are not required.

Assignment Terms 20 points

grading Issues 50 points

breakdown: Report 50 points

Evidence will be graded throughout the trimester.

Grading for terms and issues based on neatness, in ink or typed, complete sentences unless directed otherwise, effectiveness of responses.

Grading for report based on overall effectiveness (i.e. enough information for all to understand the issue), use of supporting statements (quotes with source citations), overall verbal effectiveness (i.e. clearly enunciated, volume appropriate, limited fillers, appropriate pronunciation, eye contact)

Grading 90 - 100 A Due dates: Webquest ____________ Report ______________

scale: 80 - 89 B

70 - 79 C Evidence __________, _____________,

60 - 69 D

59 and below F _________ ____________,___________,