Appropriate+Use

Debate Wikis Rules of Conduct A wiki is a page for you to add and edit the information that you think will be important for your debate. As a student, you need to recognize that "Debate Wikis" are considered a virtual extension of our classrooms, and therefore all school rules and regulations apply. You also need to be aware that violation of any of these rules may be referred to the School Administration.

There are 18 of you debating the same topic. Your opposition is the “other” LC not people in your class. We want you to share information so that your whole LC will benefit. This wiki will help do this.

Here are some guidelines for using a blog or wiki:

1. Never reveal the password of your debate wiki page to other people. Respect each LC’s right to keep the Red information Red and the Gold information Gold.

2. Don’t use last names when you post something.

3. You can add and edit evidence and questions but you cannot delete anything.

4. Only post pieces that you are comfortable with everyone seeing. The online content is an extension of the classroom, and in doing so, please leave anything that would go unsaid in the classroom, unsaid online.

5. Links to web-sites, articles, data etc… that are relevant to a particular topic are welcome.

6. Realize and respect the public nature of online information. Always make sure you check over your post for spelling errors, grammar errors, and your use of words. 'Chat speak' is not to be used.

7. Use only constructive/productive/purposeful criticism, supporting any idea, comment, or critique you have with evidence (give the URL as a source).

8. Watch your language! We're not at home, we are at school.

9. Never disrespect someone else in the wiki, whether it's a person, an organization, or just a general idea. You don't want someone making a stab at what you are passionate about; don't do it to someone else.

10. Make sure things you write about are factual. You are accountable for the information that you produce and publish, and you must be willing and able to defend your information or acknowledge when you have made a mistake and fix it. Each time you post evidence or facts, give the URL as a source – others might like to use the same information.

11. Do not plagiarize, instead, expand on others' ideas and give credit where it is due by citing the source of your information. Don't make posts about things that aren't true.