BCOM/275 Week 5 Learning Team Debate Paper

Learning Team

Debate Paper

Resource: Learning Team Debate Paper Outline

Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word debate paper in which the team creates a debate of a current event or other controversial topic and provides an analysis of arguments presented for both sides. Complete the following in the paper:

·         Introduction: Introduce the issue that is the subject of the debate

·         Body

o    Include a minimum of two but no more than four arguments for the pro and con sides of the debate.

o    Evaluate any potential ethical, moral, or legal issues.

o    Cite specific career competencies that are helpful or can be used in debate.

·         Conclusion

o    Identify the team’s determination of the more persuasive argument.

o    Reflect on the arguments presented and reveal the team’s consensus.

o    Base the conclusion solely on the pro and con arguments.

o    Include a rebuttal of weaker arguments.

o    Explain why the selected arguments were more persuasive.

Format the paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Cite at least three sources.

Select one of the following countries:

·         India

·         Japan

·         Brazil

Create a 350- to 500-word cultural evaluation in which you identify the ways that arguments or presentation of the arguments would need to be changed as the result of cultural differences in the country.

Format the evaluation consistent with APA guidelines.

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