This document outlines a cross-curricular debating unit for a senior English and philosophy course. The unit is designed to teach students how to debate using research and evidence. It is divided into four modules covering defining debating, research, brief writing, and arguing using rationale. The unit will be delivered through a wiki platform containing lessons, videos, and tools to help students with the difficult tasks of locating sources, taking notes, and citing evidence. Challenges students may face include difficulty with research and relying only on opinions. The objectives are for students to understand debating and what makes a good debate through gaining skills in research, brief writing, and arguing. The unit aligns with state English and philosophy standards and will be evaluated