| Introduction; State
resolution; Define terms;
Decision criteria; Points in
support of resolution
Hints:
* Signpost all points
* Claims should be clear,
precise and short for purposes of recording
* Repeatedly practice and
time the presenta-tion so it is fluent and conforms to time limits
*
Make sure case covers the basic issues you wish to use through the entire
debate | Topicality press (opt.);
Clash on terms (opt.); Offer counter definitions and justification; Clash on
criteria (opt.); Offer counter criteria and justification; Point by point
refutation of case
Hints:
* Follow aff. case structure
* Clearly state point you
are responding to
* Responses should have:
1) Clear claim that is
signposted
2)
Evidence or explanation for claims offered | Reestablish the aff. case
1) Point by point response
to neg. attacks (point out flaws in evidence and reasoning)
2) Offer evidence and
explanation to demonstrate the merit of your position
Hints:
* Follow the aff. case
structure
* State your position, state
the neg. attack, and then give your response
Remember
to point out points missed by the neg. and stress why the omissions are
important | Present additional "off-case" objections to affirmative
position (i.e., "value" objections)
Hints:
* Create your own
organizational pattern
* When possible, base some
of your objections on the "counter criteria" presented by your
partner
* Concentrate on presenting new
arguments; don't re-cover ground already established by your partner
*
Try to present a variety of objections |
