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Student contributed a satisfactory percentage of the total team's effort
Team prepares and submits all of the required documentation for this task
Team is able to conduct research on the topic prior to the debate, consulting and making reference to at least 3 sources from an available list
Team is able to work together to generate arguments in support of their standpoint in the debate, and they are able to generate arguments which refute the anticipated arguments of the opponents
Team is able to work together during the debate itself to modify the strategy for the debate
Student is able to stay within the specified time limits for speakers