Planning the debate

Our tutor, Rita have set groups of people for each team to debate with each other. Our debate topic was ''Is it Possible for Primark to trade goods with low cost and not affecting environment?''. Dorina and I are in the proposing group, Our group says that yes, it is possible. We are arguing against the opposing team which are Tricia and Flavia which we may consider researching about information they may have.

It is essential that we make a plan before having a debate, to ensure reliable and efficient information together with sources. We have made a plan to give each other tasks and ensure that we can gather as much information as we need before the day of the debate to be able to revise our notes. Revising our notes will give us confidence in answering every question they may ask, because we know that we have knowledge in every aspect of the debate topic.

My tasks for the debate was to make a research about the information opposing team may have such as negative publicity (the BBC panorama), questions and answers they may have for us. Also, I have research about the ethical doings of Primark in a variety of reliable sources to support my statement. Ethical doings such as recycling to help the environment and support children in need.

It was pleasant having Dorina in my team as we get along with each other very well.We both discuss and agree in any situation such as who's doing what, what are the things needs to be done, when to we plan to finish certain things and what are the most reliable sources and information to be put on our introduction, main argument and conclusion. Having all of these discussed before the debate will give us clarity in all aspects of our information, allow us to be much organized regarding on every information we have.