Modified WSDC Format
DEBATE
STRUCTURE
A streamlined World Schools format designed for engaging, fast-paced debates on AI ethics.
Team Composition
• Each team consists of two speakers.
• There will be two teams per debate: Proposition and Opposition.
Speaking Order
1Proposition Speaker 1
7 min2Opposition Speaker 1
7 min3Judge Question to Teams
1 min each4Proposition Speaker 2
7 min5Opposition Speaker 2
7 minSpeech Structure
• Each speaker delivers one substantive speech of 7 minutes.
• Speeches alternate between Proposition and Opposition.
• There will be no reply speeches.
Points of Information (POIs)
• POIs are permitted between the 1st and 6th minute of each substantive speech.
• The interjecting speaker may speak for no more than 20 seconds per POI.
• Speakers may choose whether or not to accept POIs.