Corporate Social Responsibility

In- Class Debate

Debate Topic:

Businesses should not just merely focus on

maximizing shareholders wealth but should also
attempt to solve societal ills.
In this booklet you will find:
1. Organizational Chart: must complete this chart during your
preparation
2. Reflection Questions: use this page to take notes during
debate
3. Rubric: checklist of what you will be marked on

Please hand in this booklet the DAY AFTER the

in-class debate and ATTACH YOUR one to two
page reflections.
Timeline during Debate:
1. Group 1 member 1 poses argument (2 minutes)
2. Group 2 member 1 poses opposing argument (2 minutes)
3. Group 3 member 1 asks ONE question to group 1 ONE question
to group 2 (1 minute)
4. Any member of group 1 responds with direct answer
5. Any member of group 2 responds with direct answer
6. Group 2 member 2 begins the next argument
Evaluation
Completed organizational chart with arguments, questions and
evidence
Performance during debate
Reflection 3 questions (one to two pages max. in length)
Process continues.

*Everyone must speak ONCE; you are to choose the order of

speakers yourselves. *

Organizational Chart
This chart is to help you organize your arguments individually and as a
group. You want to ensure your arguments have enough supporting
evidence and are not repetitive. This chart will be marked for
preparation and organization. Therefore, it must be provided with your
reflection to Ms. Bawa on Thursday May 8, 2014.
Argument
Argument 1

Opposing Argument:

Argument 2

Opposing Argument:

Evidence/Questions

Argument 3

Opposing Argument:

Argument 4

Opposing Argument:

Argument 5

Opposing Argument:

Argument 6

Opposing Argument:

Argument 7

Opposing Argument:

Argument 8

Opposing Argument:

Argument 9

Opposing Argument:

Reflection
You are required to write a response to each question based on the
arguments and questions posed after todays debate. Your final mark
will be a combination of this reflection and your performance during
the debate. (Please see rubric attached)
Reflection should be a minimum of one page and maximum of two
pages in length.
(TIP: Use the space provided for point form notes during debate so you
remember the arguments posed by each side)
1. What were the three strongest and weakest arguments
from group 1? Why?

2. What were the three strongest and weakest arguments

from group 2? Why?

3. What is your opinion on corporate social responsibility after this

debate? Use three arguments and evidence to support your side.

Rubric: Debate and Reflection

Criteria for Evaluation
Group Preparation:
1. Did the members use the chart organizer for
arguments and/or questions
2. Did the team coordinate the presentation
with minimal repetition?
3. Did the team use appropriate and organized
material?
Knowledge and Understanding
1. Use of appropriate vocabulary, information,
concepts and ideas for arguments and/or
questions
2. Demonstrates an understanding of the four
dimensions involved in corporate social
responsibility
Thinking and Inquiry
1. Arguments and/or questions are logical,
reasonable and convincing

Lev
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Lev
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Lev
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Lev
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2. Use of critical thinking skills when forming

arguments and/or questions
3. Evaluates and analyzes the evidence offered
by opposing teams to form
questions/arguments
Application
1. Makes connections between arguments and
economic or social issues
2. Transfers knowledge of CSR when developing
arguments and/or questions
Communication
1. Communication is clear, organized,
understandable
2. Use of appropriate body language and
delivery (eye contact, facial expressions,
gestures, pace, volume)
3. Respectful and courteous towards others
opinions

Teacher: Assessment During Debate

Speaker

Pro Issue 1
Con Issue 1
Com. 1
Pro Issue 2
Con Issue 2
Com. 2
Pro Issue 3
Con Issue 3
Com. 3
Pro Issue 4
Con Issue 4
Com. 4
Pro Issue 5
Con Issue 5

1= little impact
2=Satisfactory
4= Convincing
Pro Speaker
Con Speaker
Comment.
Score
Score
Score

Com. 5
Pro Issue 6
Con Issue 6
Com. 6
Pro Issue 7
Con Issue 7
Com. 7
Pro Issue 8
Con Issue 8
Com. 8
Pro Issue 9
Con Issue 9
Com. 9
Total Score:
Teacher Comments: