Here is an example of how to cite an online article in-text and in the reference list:

Here is the same source as it would appear in the reference list:

 
The above is an example of a full citation using APA format.  

1.  Go to the STC website at www.southtexascollege.edu .

2.  In the upper right corner search box, type in "library" and click the search button that looks like a magnifying glass.  The STC library will be the first link in the list.  Click onto that link.

3.  There is a purple area in the middle of the page that says "Discovery Search." Type your debate topic and any keywords you wish to use to narrow your search. This is the purple area. Then, click the orange "Search" search button. 

4. Under the "Online Items" heading in the left sidebar of the page, click onto "Limiters." Select Scholarly Journal Articles Peer Reviewed. Click onto "Limiters" again underneath this and select Full Text.

5.   You are now ready to do your search.  A list of articles should appear from peer-reviewed journals in which you can read the entire article from the STC library's website.  

Post your opening statement in the "Online Chat" link on the left sidebar of our class Blackboard page by 11:59 p.m. April 22.   Opening statements must be 2 to 3 minutes.

Post a 1 to 2 minute response to the opposing teams position.  you can ask questions about what the other team said, say what is wrong with their position, and so on.   . 

 

 

1.     State your position and back it up with evidence, naming your sources.

2.  Include your reference list or work cited list in the chat box.  You can copy and paste this from your debate position statement if you use the same sources. 

 

3.     Speak for 2-3 minutes during your opening statement.  I suggest practicing this before class and timing yourself. 

4.  Deliver a 1-2 minute rebuttal (response) to the opposing team.  

 

4.     Be prepared.  Practicing will also help with this.

5.     Be respectful:   Stick to the issues rather than making it personal. 

 
6.     Delivery:  Appropriate tone of voice and engaging. For strong delivery, it is helpful to avoid just reading from a paper or screen the whole time.  Instead, it may be helpful to just write certain words or phrases to remind you of what you need to say.  

 7.      Be engaged through the whole debate.  Work with your partner to create a question for the other team and to prepare a rebuttal.  

 

            This is a guide in case you are wondering how to begin your opening statement when we debate.  You don’t have to stick to this script and only use it if it is helpful.  Each person will give a 2-3 minute opening argument when your group debates.  

1.      “My name is_______ .”

 

2.       If you are on the affirmative team, say “I will be speaking in favor of” whatever your debate topic is.

If you are on the negative team, say “I will be speaking against” whatever your debate topic is.

3.      “I will show that (say your first main argument) and (say your second main argument).”  Then, become more specific and provide support and evidence for each of your main arguments.