COR JESU COLLEGE

College Student Government

ACADEMIC EVENTS RULES AND GUIDELINES

College Student Government Intramurals 2018

I. General Guidelines:
1. The participant should be a bona fide student of Cor Jesu College for the current semester
and school year, and should be an official member of the college being represented.
2. Contest participation must be done through endorsement of the College governor/academic
secretary.
3. The list of participants should be submitted to the academic committee one (1) week prior
to the actual contest.
4. The participants should be present at the venue on or before the contest starts (as based on
the schedule). A fifteen-minute extension will be given to the late participants. After the
grace period elapses, participants who are not yet present shall be forfeited.
5. Ranking System shall be used to determine the winners of all academic events except for
the Quiz Bowl.
6. Any queries, protests, and clarifications should be raised in a proper manner through a
written document, any offensive acts or words would be subject to technical
disqualifications.
7. Any objections on these guidelines, which copies were furnished to each college governors,
should be raised to the academic committee not later than one (1) week before the
competition proper. Absence of any objections within the bounded time would mean that
the department agrees with all the stipulations in this document. Moreover, any objections
made beyond the provided time shall not be entertained anymore.
8. Objections must be written and shall compose of the signatures of legitimate officers only;
College Governors and College Academic Secretaries. Otherwise, failure to stipulate the
required signatures, the CJC-CSG Academic Committee shall not honor the raised
objections.
9. Only the academic committee has the authority for the discretion, modification, and
omission of the unnecessary and unconstitutional guidelines in cases of protests and
confusions.
10. The participants of each college SHOULD ONLY HAVE ONE (1) EVENT otherwise the
college will be automatically disqualified.

II. Events:
1. Board Games (Chess, Scrabble, Games of the Generals, Word Factory)
2. Rubik’s Cube Challenge
3. On-the-Spot Feature Writing
4. On-the-Spot Essay Writing
5. Oration
6. Declamation
7. Extemporaneous Speech
8. Story Telling
9. Poetry Interpretation
10. Poster Making Contest
 11. Quiz Bowl
12. Photojournalism
13. News casting
14. Radio Broadcasting
15. Radio Broadcasting Script Writing
16. Debate (Asian Parliamentary)

1. Board Games

a. Each college must have two (2) entries, male and female.
b. Double Round Robin system shall be used in CHESS and GAMES OF THE GENERALS.
c. For Scrabble there will be three (3) rounds, the points in each round will be accumulated.
For the Word Factory, there will be five (5) rounds, the points in each will be accumulated.
d. The college who got the highest accumulated points will be declared as winner.
e. All contestants must be at the venue 15 minutes before the contest proper. Late entries will
be disqualified from the competition.

2. Rubik’s Cube Challenge

a. Each college must have two (2) entries, male and female.
b. The participants will provide their own Rubik’s cube.
c. Double Round Robin System shall be used for the entire game.
d. The participant with the lowest time consumption shall be the winner.
e. All contestants must be at the venue 15 minutes before the contest proper. Late entries will
be disqualified from the competition.

3. On-the-Spot Feature Writing

a. Each college must have only one (1) entry, male or female.
b. The topic shall be given by the CSG- Academic Committee.
c. The participants shall write their pieces on the paper provided by the CSG-Academic
Committee.
d. Each participant shall make the title of the feature relevant to the provided topic.
e. Entries shall not be less than 500 words and not more than 1000 words.
f. Entries shall be written in Filipino.
g. The participants are only given three (3) hours to write their pieces. After the given time,
they should pass their work, finished or unfinished.
h. All contestants must be at the venue 15 minutes before the contest proper. Late entries will
be disqualified from the competition.
i. No name or any marks identifying the writer or the division shall be included in the feature
itself. However, upon submission, all entries shall bear only the Feature Entry Number.
j. The decision of the board of judges shall be final and irrevocable.
 k. The criteria for judging shall be as follows:

Logical development of ideas 40%

o Concrete and Developed Ideas 20%
o Addresses the assigned topic 20%
Style and quality of expressions 20%
o Appropriateness of Vocabulary Usage 10%
o Use of Parallel Structures 10%
Grammar, Spelling and Mechanics 20%
Organization 20%

Total 100%

4. On-the-Spot Essay Writing

a. Each college must have only one entry composed of one (1) participant ONLY, male or
female.
b. The participants shall write their essays on the paper provided by the CSG-Academic
Committee.
c. The topic of the essay shall be given by the CSG-Academic Committee on and during the
competition.
d. Entries shall be written in ENGLISH language only.
e. Entries shall not be less than 500 words and not more than 1000 words.
f. The participants are only given three (3) hours to write their pieces. After the given time,
they should pass their work, finished or unfinished.
g. No name or any marks identifying the writer or the team shall be included in the paper
itself. However, upon submission, all entries shall bear only the participant’s entry number.
h. Late entries will be disqualified from the competition. (15 minutes after the allotted
schedule)
i. The decision of the board of judges shall be final and irrevocable.
j. The criteria for judging shall be as follows:

Logical development of ideas 40%

o Concrete and Developed Ideas 20%
o Addresses the assigned topic 20%
Style and quality of expressions 20%
o Appropriateness of Vocabulary Usage 10%
o Use of Parallel Structures 10%
Grammar, Spelling and Mechanics 20%
Organization 20%

Total 100%
5. Oration

a. Each college must have only one entry composed of one (1) participant ONLY, male or
female.
b. The speech of the contestants shall be based on Intramurals 2016’s theme, must be original
and must be written in English language.
c. The delivery time shall be between four (4) to six (6) minutes.
d. Appropriate costume to identify the character should be used.
e. All speeches shall be in a long bond paper (8.5”x13”), 500 to 2000 words in length (using
12 pt. Times New Roman) 1.5 spacing, justified; otherwise three points will be deducted
from the total points of the contestant.
f. Four (4) copies of the contestant’s piece must be submitted to the CSG-CJC Academic
Committee three (3) days prior to the event. Otherwise, three (3) points will be deducted
from the contestant’s total score.
g. There will be a one (1) point deduction from the points for one (1) minute overtime, two
(2) points for two (2) minutes and three (3) points for three (3) minutes under time or
overtime.
h. Late entries will be disqualified from the competition. (15 minutes after the allotted
schedule).
i. In case of a tie, the board of judges shall convene and break the tie through point system.
j. The decision of the board of judges shall be final and irrevocable.
k. The criteria for judging shall be as follows:

Delivery 45%
o Mastery 15%
o Voice 15%
o Articulation/pronunciation 15%
Content 30%
o Substance or relevance to the theme 20%
o Organization 10%
Craftsmanship 15%
o Style
o Costume
o Stage presence
Personality 10%
o Bodily behaviour
o Posture/gesture
o Eye contact

Total 100%
6. Declamation

a. Each college must have only one (1) entry composed of one (1) participant only, either
male or female.
b. There should only one (1) piece to be used which should be provided by the CJC-CSG
Academic Committee.
c. Prior to this, three (3) pieces must be presented to college governors, academic secretaries
and participants for them to come up with a consensus on what piece should be used.
d. The participants will deliver their piece at the minimum of five (5) minutes and at the
maximum of seven (7) minutes. The bell shall be rung at the fifth minute. One (1) minute
under time or overtime shall be equal to a one-point deduction; two (2) minutes under time
or overtime shall equal to two (2) points deduction on the score earned by the contestant,
three (3) points for three (3) minutes under time or overtime also.
e. Appropriate costume to identify the character should be used. Props are optional.
f. All contestants must be at the venue 15 minutes before the contest proper. Late entries will
be disqualified from the competition.
g. In case of a tie, the board of judges shall convene and break the tie through point system.
h. The decision of the board of judges shall be final and irrevocable.
i. The criteria for judging shall be as follows:

Delivery 40%
 Enunciation
 Diction
 Phrasing
 Voice Projection
Character Portrayal 30%
 Gestures
 Expressions
 Attire
Mastery 20%
Stage Presence & Impact 10%

Total 100%

7. Extemporaneous Speech

a. Each college must have only one (1) entry, either male or female.
b. There shall be one picture to be analysed which is to be determined by the CJC-CSG
Academic Committee during the event.
c. Each participant shall be given three-minute (3 min.) preparatory period before he/she will
deliver his/her speech.
d. Other participants shall be isolated in an area until it would be time for him/her to have
his/her turn.
e. All contestants must be at the venue 15 minutes before the contest proper. Late entries will
be disqualified from the competition.
f. The participants shall deliver their piece at the minimum of four (4) minutes and at the
maximum of five (5) minutes. The bell shall be rung at the fifth minute. One (1) minute
under time or overtime shall be equal to a one-point deduction; two (2) minutes under time
 or overtime shall equal to two (2) points deduction on the score earned by the contestant,
three (3) points for three (3) minutes under time or overtime also.
g. No cellphones shall be allowed during the contest proper.
h. The style of delivery may also be conversational, oratorical, or a combination of both;
however, the speech must have an introduction, body, and conclusion.
i. Late entries will be disqualified from the competition. (15 minutes after the allotted
schedule).
j. The decision of the board of judges shall be final and irrevocable.
k. The criteria for judging shall be as follows:

Content 40%
Substance or relevance to the topic 20%
Organization 10%
Provocativeness /comprehensiveness 10%
Delivery 30%
Voice 15%
Articulation/pronunciation 15%
Craftsmanship 20%
Use of appropriate language 10%
Stage presence 10%
Personality 10%
Bodily behaviour
Posture/gesture
Eye contact

Total 100%

8. Story Telling

a. Each college must have only one (1) entry composed of one (1) participant only, either
male or female.
b. All pieces should be restricted to English stories. The stories must be authorized by Filipino
writers and/or story tellers. No original composition is allowed in this competition.
c. All entries must be 800 to 1,500 words in length, long bond paper (8.5”x13”), using 12 pt.
Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing, justified; otherwise three (3) points will be deducted from
the total points of the contestant.
d. Four (4) copies of the story must be submitted to the Academic Committee three (3) days
before the actual contest; otherwise (3) points will be deducted from the total points of the
contestant.
e. Each contestant is given six (6) minutes to deliver the story. There will be a one (1) point
deduction from the average points for every one (1) minute overtime.
f. Appropriate costume to identify the character should be used. Props are optional.
g. All contestants must be at the venue 15 minutes before the contest proper. Late entries will
be disqualified from the competition.
h. In case of a tie, the board of judges shall convene and break the tie through point system.
 i. The decision of the board of judges shall be final and irrevocable.
j. The criteria for judging shall be as follows:

Mastery 30%
Craftsmanship 30%
o Style
o Costume
o Stage presence
Voice quality 25%
Story Content 15%

Total 100%

9. Poetry Interpretation

a. Each college must have only one (1) entry composed of one (1) participant only, either
male or female.
b. All pieces should be restricted to English poetry only whether lyric, narrative, epic,
romance or ballad. The poetry pieces must be authorized by Filipino writers and/or poets.
No original composition is allowed in this competition.
c. All pieces shall be in a long bond paper (8.5”x13”), (using 12 pt. Times New Roman) 1.5
spacing, centered; otherwise three points will be deducted from the total points of the
contestant.
d. Four copies of the story must be submitted to the Academic Committee 3 days before the
actual contest; otherwise three (3) points will be deducted from the total points of the
contestant.
e. The participants will deliver their piece at the minimum of six (6) minutes and at the
maximum of seven (7) minutes. The bell shall be rung at the fifth minute. One (1) minute
under time or overtime shall equal to a one-point deduction; two (2) minutes under time or
overtime shall equal to two (2) points deduction on the score earned by the contestant, three
(3) points for three (3) minutes under time or overtime also. One (1) point deduction for
every one (1) minute overtime.
f. Appropriate costume to identify the character should be used. Props are optional.
g. All contestants must be at the venue 15 minutes before the contest proper. Late entries will
be disqualified from the competition.
h. In case of a tie, the board of judges shall convene and break the tie through point system.
i. The decision of the board of judges shall be final and irrevocable.
j. The criteria for judging shall be as follows:

Delivery 50%
o Power of Expression 20%
o Pronunciation and Diction 15%
o Voice 15%
Mastery 20%
 Style and Content of Piece 15%
Costume 15%

Total 100%

10. Poster Making Contest

a. Each college must have only one (1) entry composed of two (2) participants.
b. The participants will provide for their own materials.
c. The participants will be provided by a canvas poster.
d. The participants are not allowed to borrow any materials from the other participating entry.
e. The participants are only given four (4) hours to finish their work. After the given time,
they should pass their work, finished or unfinished.
f. No name or any marks identifying the participant or the team shall be included in the poster
itself. However, upon submission, all entries shall bear only the Poster Entry Number.
g. The theme to be used in the poster making will be the theme of the intramurals.
h. Late entries will be disqualified from the competition. (15 minutes after the allotted
schedule)
i. The decision of the board of judges shall be final and irrevocable.
j. The criteria for judging shall be as follows:

Relevance to the theme 40%

Loyalty to the Theme 20%
Clarity of Message 20%
Aesthetic Excellence 40%
Creativity and Artistry 10%
Originality 10%
Substance 10%
Color Combination 5%
Use of Dynamic Symbolism 5%
Quality Consideration 20%
Neatness 10%
OvePHr-all Impression 10%
Total 100%

11. Quiz Bowl

a. Each college must have two (2) entries composed of three (3) participants each.
b. A maximum of thirty questions (10 easy questions, 10 average questions, and 10 difficult
questions) would be asked, however, in case of a tie, tie breaking questions will be given.
c. The questions will be taken from different categories, such as (2) Mathematics, (2) Science,
(2) English (Language/Literature), (2) Religion, and (2) Current Events. The participants
are allowed to use an extra sheet of paper for their calculations on mathematical questions
however, extra sheets of paper shall only be provided by the CJC-CSG Academic
Committee.
 d. In the easy and average rounds, questions have options while in the difficult round,
questions are presented in an identification form.
e. The participants will write their answers on an illustration board provided, ten seconds (10
sec) for the easy round, twenty seconds (20 sec) for the average round, and thirty (30 sec)
for the difficult round. Failure to raise the flash card after the bell rung means automatic
zero point for the particular question. In case of a tie, a sudden death question is asked for
(30 sec). Whoever gets the correct answer is the winner of the contest.
f. Answers shall be written in CAPITALIZATION but with the exception for sentence-
formed answers, definition of acronyms or phrases.
g. The scoring for each round shall be a follows:

1. Easy Round- 1 point

2. Average Round- 3 points
3. Difficult Round- 5 points

h. The two (2) teams of each college with the highest number of accumulated points at the
end of the contest shall be declared as a winner/ champion.
i. Late entries will be disqualified from the competition. (15 minutes after the allotted
schedule)

12. Photojournalism

a. Each college must have only one (1) entry, male or female.
b. Any digital cameras (point and shoot only) shall be used.
c. Cellular phones and DSLR’s are not allowed.
d. Every contestant is given time to take pictures inside the school campus and they are
allowed to take 10 photos but only 5 shots will be submitted as official entries.
e. The story must be pure literary, hence, the events of Intramurals may or may not be used
as subject.
f. The participants must provide their own material (Illustration board, other materials for the
caption)
g. No name or any marks identifying the writer or the division shall be included in the feature
itself. However, upon submission, all entries shall bear only their Entry Number.
h. All contestants must be at the venue 15 minutes before the contest proper. Late entries will
be disqualified from the competition.
i. The decision of the board of judges shall be final and irrevocable.
j. The criteria for judging shall be as follows:

Technical 40%
 Presents images that are sharp:
free from smudges: not blurred or cluttered
 Properly utilizes foreground & background
That shows good & correct perspective
 Uses appropriate photography technique
To highlight images
Content/Story 40%
 Photos shows clear and specific ideas
  Arouses Interests
 Presents relevant and well-written captions
 Shows logical arrangement of photos
Ethics 20%
 Respectful on subject’s right
 Observes ethical and professional standards

Total 100%

13. News casting

a. Each college must have only one (1) entry composed of 1 (one) participant only, either
male or female.
b. All pieces should be restricted to English, Filipino, or Cebuano news stories. The stories
must be authorized by the newscaster, hence, these should be original and factual.
c. All entries must be in a long bond paper (8.5”x13”), using 12 pt. Times New Roman, 1.5
spacing, justified; otherwise three (3) points will be deducted from the total points of the
contestant.
d. Four copies of the story must be submitted to the Academic Committee three (3) days
before the actual contest; otherwise (3) points will be deducted from the total points of the
contestant.
e. Appropriate costume to identify the character should be used.
f. All contestants must be at the venue 15 minutes before the contest proper. Late entries will
be disqualified from the competition.
g. In case of a tie, the board of judges shall convene and break the tie through point system.
h. The decision of the board of judges shall be final and irrevocable.
i. The criteria for judging shall be as follows:

Delivery 45%
o Intonation, Timing, Tempo 15%
o Voice 15%
o Articulation/pronunciation 15%
Clarity of Message 30%
Craftsmanship 15%
o Style
o Attire
o Stage presence
Personality 10%
o Bodily behaviour
o Posture/gesture
o Eye contact

Total 100%
14. Radio Broadcasting

a. Each college must have only one (1) entry composed of five to ten (5-10) participants.
b. The piece must be original and should be written in Filipino.
c. The format to be followed in writing the piece shall be given by the CJC-CSG Academic
Committee.
d. They must provide any electronic sounds or background music.
e. Pre-recorded voices or scenes are strictly not allowed.
f. Piece shall not contain lewd words or scenes.
g. All Radio Broadcasting piece shall be passed three (3) days before the actual contest
otherwise three (3) points will be deducted from the total points of the contestant.
h. Each participant shall be given seven to ten (7-10) minutes to deliver the story.
i. One (1) minute under time or overtime shall equal to a one-point deduction; two (2)
minutes under time or overtime shall equal to two (2) points deduction on the score earned
by the contestant, three (3) points for three (3) minutes under time or overtime also. One
(1) point deduction for every one (1) minute overtime.
j. Late entries will be disqualified from the competition. (15 minutes after the allotted
schedule).
k. The decision of the board of judges shall be final and irrevocable.
l. The criteria for judging shall be as follows:

Craftsmanship 30%
o Use of voice effectively to match 15%
the scenes’ meaning and mood
o Quality of Performance 15%

Creative Delivery 20%

o Phrasing 5%
o Blending 5%
o Intonation 5%
o Articulation 5%

Over-all Impact 25%

o Sound effects 10%
o Originality 15%
Mastery 15%

Script 10%

Total 100%

15. Script Writing (Radio Broadcasting)

a. Encoded using Times New Roman font size 12.

b. With directional instructions in capital letters, spelling, grammar and sentence structures.
c. The script shall be written in the proper format provided by the Academic Committee.
d. Double-spaced with normal margin.
e. Printed in a long bond paper (8.5 x 13”).
f. The criteria of judging shall be as follows:
 Content 65%
Clarity of Instructions 30%
Neatness 5%

Total 100%

16. Debate (Asian Parliamentary)

Asian Parliamentary Debate Rulebook

ASIAN PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE RULEBOOK

The following are the exhaustive rules for an Asian Parliamentary Debate as practiced by the
WUDC. Rhetorica 2011 will be using this rule set for the finals of the debating event.

There will be nine (9) participants divided into three (3) teams. The teams will square-off in a
knock-out type semifinals, and the winners will then battle it out for the top spot. Double
Elimination system shall be used.

The best and second-best speakers will be judged only in the finals.

SECTION 1 – THE FORMAT OF THE DEBATE

1.1 Teams

Each debating match will consist of two (2) teams; one to propose the motion and one to oppose
it. The Team proposing may be known as “The Proposition‟. The team opposing may be known
as “The Opposition”. Teams will be designated as the Proposition or the Opposition for each round
of the competition on a coin toss.

1.2 Adjudicators

The adjudicator’s panel shall be a team of experienced teachers or individual with technical
expertise who shall be serving as judges for this debate.

1.3 Team members Teams will comprise the following members.

1.3.1 Proposition

a) Prime Minister

b) Deputy Prime Minister

c) Government Whip

1.3.2 Opposition

a) Leader of the Opposition

b) Deputy Leader of the Opposition

c) Opposition Whip or Third Negative

1.4 Speaking order Debaters will speak in the following order:

 i) Prime Minister

ii) Leader of Opposition

iii) Deputy Prime Minister

iv) Deputy Leader of Opposition

v) Government Whip

vi) Opposition Whip

Both teams get a minute to prepare

vii) Opposition Reply Speech, to be given by either the 1st or 2nd Opposition speaker.

viii) Government Reply Speech, to be given by either the 1st or 2nd Proposition speaker.

1.5 Behavior during the debate

Speakers may not speak out of turn unless it is to offer a “Point of Information”. Any act by
speakers not currently holding the floor and deemed to be disruptive by the adjudicator will be
considered heckling. Thereupon appropriate action shall be taken by the Chief Adjudicator.
Excessive heckling is discouraged and adjudicators are supposed to penalize teams engaging in
this unfair practice by adjusting the Margin of Victory (MoV) accordingly. No change in the
decision should arise because of heckling.

1.6 Time of Speech

Constructive Speeches: 6 + 1 minutes. The first and the last minutes of the constructive speeches
are protected and no POI may be raised.

Reply Speeches: 3 + 1 minutes. No POI shall be raised

1.7 Time Indication

Time Signals will be decided on the spot as per need. Once allotted time ends, speakers have a 20-
second “grace period”, during which they should conclude their speech. After this grace period
has elapsed, there will be a continuous knocking of the table, and adjudicators will disregard the
rest of that particular speech. Speakers continuing after the “grace period‟ can also be penalized
by the adjudicators in the Method category. If the speaker concludes his/her speech before the
second single ring of the bell, he or she should be penalized under Method and possibly also under
Matter. The latter, assuming that less matter was advanced, or that it was clearly underdeveloped.

SECTION 2 – THE MOTIONS

2.1 Themes The motions for each round will reflect a specific and well-known theme, and each
round of the competition will comprise of three choices of motions.

2.2 Selecting the motion for a match-up On release of the motions, both teams strike off one
motion. The opposition strikes off first. Teams will receive only one minute to arrive at their
decision in this regard.

SECTION 3 – PREPARATION FOR EACH MATCH-UP

From the time of selection of the motion, teams have 20 minutes preparation time until the
commencement of the debate in that round. Teams failing to arrive in time for their match-up
within 25 min from the beginning of their preparation time will forfeit that particular round.

3.1 Place of preparation The teams will prepare in chambers (venue).

3.2 Preparation

3.2.1 Printed and prepared materials may be used during the preparation period. No access to
electronic media or electronic storage or retrieval devices is permitted after motions have
been released. This includes but is not limited to, all kinds of computers, electronic
databanks, cellular phones, etc. Printed and prepared materials may be accessed during a
debate, but may not be used by a speaker holding the floor.

3.2.2 Teams must prepare alone. Once motions have been released, there must be no contact
between debaters in a particular team and coaches, trainers, friends, observers or any
other individual for the purposes of assistance in the context of the debate. Such contact
and assistance is deemed as ‘cheating’ and will be punished strictly.

SECTION 4 – POINTS OF INFORMATION (PoIs)

4.1 When PoIs may be offered

If a Point of Information is offered in the first or the last minute of a constructive speech, it is the
duty of the speaker holding the floor to reject the same as being out of order. Only if the speaker
holding the floor fails to do the same, the chair of the adjudicator panel may very briefly intervene
and call the house to order. Consecutive PoIs must have at least 15 seconds between them.

4.2 Mode of offering

A PoI must be indicated by a member of an opposing team rising from his/her seat, and extending
his hand towards the member holding the floor. A member offering a PoI may draw attention to
the offer by saying “on that point Sir/Madam,” or by short headlining tags.

4.3 Responding to a PoI

A member holding the floor must respond to an opposing member, or members offering PoIs, in
one of the following ways: (a) A clear gesture or hand signal rejecting the offer (b) A verbal
rejection of the offer, or (c) A verbal acceptance of the offer.

4.4 How PoIs are to be phrased

If a PoI is accepted, the point should be phrased as a question, or clarification, or comment, and
ideally made in no more than 15 seconds. Points of Information should be such that they allow the
member holding the floor some chance of responding.

4.5 Marking of PoIs

Points of Information are marked for their strategic use under Method, and for their content under
Matter.

SECTION 5 – ADJUDICATION

5.1 The panel Debates are generally adjudicated by panels of three (3) adjudicators, or, where this
is not possible, by a single, senior adjudicator
5.2 Feedback The adjudicators may confer and discuss the debate and their feedback (in no event
for more than 20 minutes) before announcing the results before the teams. In all of these rounds
(except for the Finals), there will be an open adjudication after the decision for each debate is
announced, where adjudicators will give reasons for their decision and other feedback to the teams.
However, the adjudication sheets will not be shown to debaters or other participants.

5.3 Procedure for Debaters All the debaters must leave the chambers following the completion
of all speeches. Debaters should not indulge in, and adjudicators should not entertain,
argumentation or cross-questioning, at the time of the open adjudication.

SECTION 6 – DEFINING THE MOTION

6.1 The definition is the interpretation of the motion as put forward by the Prime Minister, or First
Affirmative, in his opening remarks. The burden for establishing how the definition ties in with
the given motion lies completely upon the Prime Minister. All subsequent speakers have a purely
clarificatory role (if any) in this regard.

6.2 The definition should be reasonable.

6.3 The definition should state the issue or issues arising out of the motion to be debated, state the
meanings of any terms in the motion requiring clarification and display clear and logical links to
the wording and spirit of the motion.

6.4 The definition should not be:

6.4.1 A truism (a matter stated as fact).

6.4.2 A tautology (a definition which, in development, proves itself).

6.4.3 Place set (setting an unnaturally restrictive geographical or spatial location as its
major parameter).

6.4.4 Time set (setting an unnaturally restrictive chronological duration as its main
parameter).

6.4.5 A squirrel (displaying no clear or logical or flawed links to the motion, also when
deviating from the obvious wording and spirit of the motion).

6.4.6 Out of Theme (definition displaying no clear relation with the provided theme of the
respective round)

6.5 The Opposition may only challenge the definition advanced by the Proposition on the basis of
one of the above-mentioned conditions, and must clearly state which individual condition based
upon which it is challenging the definition.

6.6 The Opposition may not challenge a definition supplied by the Proposition on the basis that:

6.6.1 Its own definition is MORE reasonable.

6.6.2 A better debate will result. Nor may the Negative re-define terms or words contained
in the motion so that a completely different debate is thereby set up. However, a
Negative may contend with the specific or general approach to terminology supplied
by the definition of the Affirmative.

6.7 Definitions should not require members of the house to have access to, or possess, specific or
expert knowledge.
SECTION 7 – CHALLENGING THE DEFINITION

7.1 The definitional challenge must be made in the speech of the Leader of the Opposition,
following a clear statement that the definition is being rejected. The onus for establishing the
definitional challenge lies completely upon the Leader of the Opposition. Subsequent speakers are
strictly permitted a purely clarificatory role (if any) in this regard.

7.2 In the event of a challenge, the Leader of the Opposition must justify his/her rejection by
supplying the grounds on which the original definition has been rejected. Furthermore, a substitute
definition must be supplied, which the Opposition benches must then go on to negate.

7.3 If the Leader of the Opposition does not challenge the definition, no other speaker may do so.

7.4 The onus to prove that a definition is unreasonable is on the Opposition, and should not be
presumed by the adjudicators.

7.5 There would be no whip speeches if the definition is challenged.

7.6 Adjudicators should not indicate during the debate whether the definitional challenge has
succeeded. They cannot indicate which definition they find to be (more) acceptable. The final
decision as to whether a definitional challenge has succeeded must take into consideration all the
speeches in any debate, subject to conformity with 7.1 and 8.1.

7.7 Neither team should abandon either the definitions or the challenges of its opening speakers.

7.8 If a definitional challenge is upheld, the team making the challenge wins by the largest possible
margin. If the definitional challenge fails, then the team making such a challenge loses by the
largest possible margin. A definitional challenge should take place in the rarest of rare cases.

SECTION 8 – ROLE OF SPEAKERS

The speaker must strive to fulfill the following roles in each of their speeches:

8.1 Prime Minister

• The Prime Minister (PM) must commence his debate by stating the motion put before the house
and clearly introducing the proposition interpretation.

• He must then define the key words in the given motion as interpreted by the team.

• He must then put forth a logical link which clearly connects the motion and the proposed
definition or the case statement.

• He must then give his team split, highlighting his main arguments and the main arguments of the
Deputy Prime Minister.

• Since the PM has no rebuttals he would put forth the constructive points.

• He may also put forth a model. The model must be put forth in the PM‟s speech only. No floating
model is allowed.

8.2 Leader of Opposition

• The Leader of Opposition (LO) may reiterate the motion and the case statement as put forth by
the Prime Minister.

• He must then clearly state if he accepts or rejects the definition put forth by the proposition.
• He must clearly provide a point of clash that determined the basic negative case of the opposition.

• He may then give his team split, outlining his main arguments and the main arguments of the
Deputy Leader of Opposition.

• He must then go on to rebut certain arguments made by the PM.

• He must then proceed with his constructive arguments.

• If an alternative model is to be provided by the opposition, it must be done in the LO‟s speech.

8.3 Deputy Prime Minister

• The Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) must highlight what his main constructive arguments are.

• He must then go on to rebut the LO‟s arguments.

8.4 Deputy Leader of Opposition

• The Deputy Leader of Opposition (DLO) must highlight what his main constructive arguments
are.

• He must then go on to rebut arguments that have come from the proposition.

• He may then proceed with his constructive arguments.

8.5 Proposition Whip

• The Proposition Whip must rebut all arguments made by the opposition and reiterate those made
by the proposition. He may do so by using examples or reiterating arguments already made during
the course of the debate. He may not, however, bring in any new matter, a new constructive
argument or a new line of thought.

• The Proposition Whip must also identify what he believes to be the ‘themes of debate’ and go on
to prove the stance of the proposition as far as these themes are concerned.

8.6 Opposition Whip

• The Opposition Whip must rebut all arguments made by the proposition and reiterate those made
by the opposition. He may do so by using examples or reiterating arguments already made during
the course of the debate. He may not, however, bring in any new matter, a new constructive
argument or a new line of thought.

• The Opposition Whip has the opportunity to rebut the proposition whip by either giving new
themes of the debate which he feels more appropriate, or by using the same themes, only to prove
the stance of the opposition.

8.7 Reply Speeches

Both sides of the house have a common one minute to prepare their respective reply speeches.

• The reply speeches should convey to the adjudicators why the particular side deserves to win the
debate and provide a biased adjudication in favour of that side.
• Reply speeches from both sides of the house must be a short summary or conclusion of the debate.
They should reiterate the constructive arguments made by that side of the house, and may once
again reiterate the main themes of the debate. They must not have any new matter.

SECTION 9 - SOME TERMS

9.1 POINT(S) OF CLASH – The main point(s) that the opposition realizes is/are debatable.
Should be clarified very explicitly by the Leader of the Opposition.

9.2 BURDEN OF PROOF – The onus on either side of the house to prove logically and
conclusively that the case statement stands/ falls, for the reasons they’ve given. It is not what the
speaker says it is.

9.3 TEAM SPLIT – Structure of the debate, breakup of each speaker’s role in the debate, should
be given by the respective leaders.

9.4 INSUFFICIENT WARNING – If either the PM or the LO fail to flag new lines of thought/
argument in their succeeding speaker’s speeches, it counts as insufficient warning to the other side
as they have no time to rebut that point. In a 3 x 3 debate, therefore, any new line of argument(s)
brought out by the respective whips will be discounted as new matter/ insufficient warning to the
other side.

9.5 POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE – May be raised (only after the completion of an
ongoing speech)

9.5.1If a speaker feels he/ she has been deeply insulted on a personal level by another competitor.

9.5.2 In the case of a personal emergency.

Adjudicators are generally aware of unparliamentary behavior during a debate and will mark down
the respective speaker for any violation so there generally shouldn’t be any necessity for the
immediate above points

SECTION 10 – MARKING THE DEBATE

Addendum: The following insertion before article 10.1 is based on the Adjudication of speakers
in the Asian Parliamentary Debate Primer of the APSCUR – XI (Association and Private Colleges
and Universities in Region 11). While not officially part of the World Universities Debating
Championship Rulebook it is still considered an important part of Cor Jesu’s guideline and
clarifies scoring based on Manner, Matter and Method.

In the Asian Format, the role of the adjudicator is to evaluate the speakers of both teams and decide
who wins the round. The points of evaluation cover a wide variety of standards. These are loosely
categorized under Manner, Matter and Methods. The adjudicator in the majority decision, usually
the chair of a panel of adjudicators, delivers an oral adjudication detailing the decision based on
those standards.

Manner

Manner shall refer to the sum total of speech delivery. This includes intonation, diction,
emphasis gestures, impact and eye contact, among others. Manner can facilitate comprehension of
a speech, or can be a barrier to it. Good manner is not boring and is easy to listen to. Excellent
manner is persuasive and charismatic, and leaves the adjudicator with a lasting impression.
However, manner is rarely the reason for a team’s loss, if at all.

Matter
 Matter is essentially the content of the speech. It includes arguments and rebuttals, as well
as their implications and examples, any clarifications and points of information made, and the team
stand. The affirmative’s definition is considered part of their matter, while the negative’s clash
also counts as matter. Matter is the most important part of a speaker’s contribution to the debate
and thus determines its outcome. Good matter is well substantiated and easily understood.
Excellent matter contains unique, insightfully, intelligent points that act to favor the team’s stand
and devastate the opposing team’s.

Method

Since we are dealing mainly with logic as the framework of discourse in Asian
parliamentary Format, organization becomes important for a point to come across well. Premises
have to be established before conclusions can be drawn. Thus, the distribution of discussion points
within a speech, the distribution of cases across speakers and the progression of the discussion
across the team and other devices of logical organization comprise Method. Matter becomes clear
when delivered with method, and good manner is required for method’s structure to become
apparent to the listener. Method therefore is the bridge between manner and matter.

Criteria for Judging:

Matter 40%
-Substantive arguments for your side
-Rebuttal arguments
-Case studies/ facts
- POIs

Manner 30%
-Humor
-Appropriate language
-Engaging the audience

Method 30%
-Consistency
-Logical Presentation of arguments

100%

10.1 At the end of every debate, each adjudicator must complete their adjudication forms.

10.2 There are no draws in competitive debating!

10.3 Teams failing to turn up for the debate on time, and with no valid reason, will lose the debate
by the widest possible margin.

10.4 For constructive speeches, marks shall be awarded to speakers based on the following:

10.4.1 An average speech shall be awarded

Matter: 4/8 Manner: 3/6 Method: 3/6

Total: 10/20
 10.4.2 A speaker may not under any circumstance be awarded less than 0/8 in Matter, and
less than 0/6 in Manner and Method.

10.4.3 A speaker may not under any circumstance be awarded more than 8/8 in Matter, and
more than 6/6 in Manner and Method.

10.5 For reply speeches, marks shall be awarded to speakers based on manner and impact

10.5.1 An ‘average’ reply speech shall be awarded 5/10

10.5.2 The worst reply speech ever will get 0/10

10.5.3 The best will gather 10/10

10.6 The ‘average’ mark for an ‘average team’ is therefore: 35/70

10.7 The lowest possible score is therefore: 0/70

10.8 The highest possible score is therefore: 70/70

SECTION 11 – MARKING THE WIN/LOSS MARGIN

11.1 Adjudicators must determine, at the conclusion of a debate whether the overall margin of
win/loss separating the teams was (independently of speaker scores) close, clear or a thrashing
margin on a scale of 1 to 12.

11.1.1 Close win = 1 to 4 points.

11.1.2 Clear win = 5 to 8 points.

11.1.3 Thrashing = 8 to 12 points.

11.2 Win/Loss Margins lower than 1 and higher than 12 are not permitted on any count.

Prepared by: Endorsed by:

JIETHER C. SECRETARIA LOUELLA MAY V. PLAZA

Academic Secretary, CJC-CSG Student Activity/Scholarship Coordinator

Noted by: Approved by:

NEIL WARREN CAMBARIJAN ROGELIO P. BAYOD, Ph. D.

President, CJC-CSG Director, Students Services Center

CYRIL M. SAPLAGIO, CPA

Moderator, CJC-CSG