Great+Debate

**Get Together on... ** "All historical artefacts should be returned to their own country" 8-10 February 2014 in Luxembourg
 * The Great Debate ** **ISL (International School Luxembourg) ** **ISA (International School Amsterdam) ** **BBIS (Berlin Brandenburg International School) **

This page contains information about the process of the debate, rules and procedures and useful links to find information when you are preparing your debate.

** Preparation for the Debate: **
explains the order of events in a debate.

lists the role of the Chairperson and provides a script for use during the debate.

describes the different stages of the argument and helps you to prepare your argument.

Helpful tips to prepare your speech.

** Information for Judges: **
Judging sheet (to print out)

Tips and strategies for judging a debate

Online Databases for the Great Debate
Click on the links.

Worldbook Online Login: BETT2014, Password: London Encyclopedia Britannica, Academic Edition Login: K-369391, Password: VANEN Questiaschool Login: mvnengelen@islux.lu, Password: questia History Today Online Magazine & Archives Login: isllibrary, PW ISLhistory1!

** Some book titles, available from ISL Upper School Library **

 * - Uncovering the past : A history of archaeology, by William H. Stiebing, Jr **
 * Call no. 930.1 STI **
 * - The Elgin Marbles, by B.F. Cook **
 * Call no. 733.3 COO **
 * - The Usborne introduction to archaeology, by Abigail Wheatley **
 * Call no. 930.1 WHE **

** Articles you might find interesting to use in your argument. Click on the link to read. **

 * Top 10 of Plundered Artefacts, Time Online **
 * [[file:Debate_Greece unveils museum for stolen art.pdf|Greece unveils museum meant for 'stolen' sculptures, All Things Considered, 2009]] **
 * [[file:Debate_Lack of specialists.pdf|Lack of specialists affects museum research, African News Service, 2011]]**
 * [[file:Debate_Losing our marbles article.pdf|Losing 'our' marbles, History Today, 2010]]**
 * [[file:Debate_NMMZ beefs up security in Zimbabwe Museum.pdf|NMMZ beefs up security at Great Zimbabwean Museum, African News Service, 2008]]**
 * [[file:Debate_Rosetta Stone return article.pdf|The Pre-Budget report and the return of the Rosetta Stone, History Today, 2009]]**
 * [[file:Debate_stolen marbles mystery.pdf|The stolen marbles mystery, America Magazine, 2011]]**