Debates 2001 Research topics / How to earn points / Writing your Article on a Bill This site will help you do the project Napoli. Hope you have fun researching and debating the issues!
Writing your Speech To write your speech use the form I provided.
Lost the form for your speech? Download this file
Need the back side of the speech form to list your sources? Download this file
Don't forget to write down:
1. Identify the kind / type of source, e.g. newspaper, magazine, book, or internet site.
2. Give a brief description about qualifications of author or organization.
Make sure the author is qualified.
3. Cite the source: Is it an internet site, magazine, newspaper, book?
Be sure to name the source, date the source, state the place (if possible)
Research your Topic Check out these sites for information:
http://dmoz.org/Society/Issues/
Try out this search engine to find information: http://www.google.com
Begin below for a starting point to find information...
Try out this search engine to find information: http://www.google.com
Begin below for a starting point to find information...
TOPICS FOR 2002 DEBATES Pro = for
Con = against1. To cancel law permitting Abortion
Pro banning (cancel) Abortion:
http://www.lifecorner.org/facts.html
http://www.nrlc.org/abortion/facts/abortionresponses.html
http://abortionismurder.org/murdervsadoption.shtml
http://www.religioustolerance.org/abortion.htmCon banning Abortion:
http://www.abortionisprolife.com/faq.htm
http://www.perkel.com/politics/issues/abortion.htm
http://elroy.net/ehr/abortionanswers.html
http://www.geocities.com/abortionfacts_spreadingthetruth/home.html
2. To allow Teenage death penalty
For
http://www.villagevoice.com/issues/0001/gonnerman.php
http://loper.org/~george/trends/2000/Feb/98.htmlAgainst
http://www.fdp.dk/uk/juve-art.htm
http://www.focusonforty.com/WExecut2.html
http://dpa.state.ky.us/library/advocate/nov01/juvdp.html
http://www.n-jcenter.com/2002/Mar/8/LEG104.htm
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Crime/Juvenile/
3. To allow EuthanasiaLooking at both sides: http://www.religioustolerance.org/euthanas.htm
For euthanasia
stories: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/full_coverage/us/assisted_suicide
http://perso.club-internet.fr/admd/introa.htmhttp://assistedsuicide.org
http://www.togopeacefully.com
http://www.euthanasia.com/debate.html
http://www.euthanasia.com/poll2000.htmlAgainst Euthanasia
(story): http://www.prolifeinfo.org/euth009.html
http://www.euthanasia.com/debate.html
Statistics: http://www.euthanasia.com/poll2000.htmlhttp://www.internationaltaskforce.org/faq.htm
http://www.prolifeinfo.org/euth018.html
http://www.euthanasia.com/survey.html
http://www.csmonitor.com/durable/1997/08/19/us/us.1.html
4. To create more laws for Gun Control
http://www.soyouwanna.com/site/pros_cons/guncontrol/guncontrol.html
http://www.nationalissues.com/gun_control/
http://www.youdebate.com/DEBATES/guncontrol.HTM
http://www.youdebate.com/DEBATES/guncontrol_seizure.HTM
Against gun control:
http://www.guntruths.com/Myths/truth_about_myths.htm
http://www.guntruths.com/Resource/facts_you_can_use.htmhttp://www.letu.edu/people/annieolson/1023Webs/sp01/art-lam/Jhisory.html
http://www.youdebate.com/DEBATES/gun_safety.HTM
http://www.youdebate.com/DEBATES/gun_crime_deterrence.HTM
http://hematite.com/dragon/gunintro.html
5. To rely more on Nuculear Power:
Pro:
http://www.ee.rochester.edu:8080/programs/399Projects/TMIStudy/TMIPros.html
http://www.webdesk.com/advantages-nuclear-power-pros/
NEI.org: http://www.nei.org/
TimesDaily: http://www.timesdaily.com/news/stories/2190newsstories.htmlCon:
EnergyNet: http://www.energy-net.org/00NUKE/aadec.htm
Suite.com: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/9960/67280Pros and Cons:
6. To do away with stricter Driving laws for Teenagers
Pros:http://www.elliscountypress.com/archive%202002/jan%203.htm
Cons:
Present law of California
http://www.aaa-calif.com/members/corpinfo/teens.asp
Drive Safe: http://drivehomesafe.com/teen_driving_fatality_information_start_page.htm
http://www.inscomp.net/teens.html
SacBee: http://www.sacbee.com/content/news/story/4856817p-5870047c.htmlGraduated license lawsFlorida's law: http://www.cnn.com/US/9607/01/driving.law/
http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/teendriv.html
http://www.ipromiseprogram.com/links/Officials%20hope%20to%20curb%20accidents%20-%20Herald%20-%20SC.htm
http://www.whatsdrivingyou.org/laws/graduated.html
7. To eliminate 3 Strikes laws
Pro eliminating laws
http://www.facts1.com/stories2/stories2.htm
http://www.amend3strikes.org/
http://rwor.org/a/v20/970-79/974/3strike.htmCon eliminating laws
http://www.silicon-valley.com/3strikes.html
http://www.prospect.org/print/V5/18/diiulio-j.html
http://www.ncpa.org/bg/bg148.html
8. Take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?
History: http://history.vineyard.net//pledge.htm
The Debate: http://www.kidzworld.com/site/p2267.htmPros and Cons
CNN: http://europe.cnn.com/2002/LAW/06/26/pledge.allegiance/
Fox news: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,56310,00.html
Christianity.com: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2002/124/41.0.htmlPro
ThePeople: http://www.e-thepeople.com/a-national/comment/16478/1/view
Salt Lake Tribune
http://www.sltrib.com/2002/jul/07212002/commenta/755055.htmCon
American Partisan: http://www.american-partisan.com/cols/2002/poole/qtr2/0627.htm
Senator Bennett: http://bennett.senate.gov/bennett_calls_9th_circuit_deci.html
NAPOLI
In this simulation you are a Representative, representing a congressional district, and your purpose is to discuss, debate, and either pass or defeat laws for the country. You will be assigned to (1.) a State which you represent, and (2.) one of two political parties: The American Traditionalist Party (ATP) or the American Modernist Party (AMP).
During your participation in Napoli you will have to keep in mind the interests of both your State and your party, since your chances of being re-elected hinge on doing a satisfactory job of representing both.
GRADING: You work towards the grade you want.
Assignments:
1. Dress (10 points)
Guys: collared shirt with tie and pants
Ladies: pants outfit, dress, or skirt (no t-shirt look)
- 2. Bill Proposal (20 points)
3. Participation (10 points)
4. Articles on bills (15 points) (no more than two articles)
5. Collage (5 points)
6. Speech (20 points) You must do a speech to get an "A"
7. Leadership rolesa. Speaker of the House (15 points)
b. Secretary (10 points)
c. Seargant-at-arms (10 points)
d. Minority Party Leader (10 points)
e. State leader (5 points)
Grade Scale: A: 90 -100 points
B: 80 - 89
C: 70 - 79
D: 60 - 69
F: 59 points and below
ARTICLES ON A BILL You may write up to two articles on any bill we are debating in class. Each article is worth 15 points.
Guidelines:
1. Look for articles in newspapers, magazines, books, brochures, or internet sites.
2. On a piece of binder paper write two paragraphs
- Summarize the article: Who, what, where, when, how?....
- Present your opinions, thoughts, feelings about the article.
3. Attach the article to your summary.