•I Provide thank you’s
•II. Provide a Resolutional Analysis.(optional)
•Say the precise wording of the topic so your judge knows exactly what is being debated. Explain what the resolution is asking – most require that you choose between two values (ex. “Resolved: Individuality should be valued above community”), other topics have implied values which require a little more explanation.
•III. Offer Definitions.
•Clearly define the vital words/phrases in the resolution and cite the dictionary or encyclopedia you used. Make sure the definitions you choose support what you are arguing – definitions matter – sometimes they decide who wins and loses the debate!
•V. Offer a Criterion. (how should the judge weigh the round )
•You should present a criterion (a standard) which should be used to:
•1.Explain how the value should be protected, respected, maximized, or achieved.
•2.Measure whether a given side or argument protects, respects, maximizes, or achieves the greatest good.
•VI. Present Contention 1.
•A. Provide a “tagline” or brief title to the argument. Introduce the claim or argument you are making
•B. Provide 2-3 sub-points(examples that support the main claim.
•VII. Present Contention 2.
• Same as contention 1(Usually put weakest point here)
•VIII. Present Contention 3.
•Same as Contention 1 ( Put strongest point here)
•IX. End the Speech with a Solid Conclusion.
•Review the main points of the case, especially the crit . Use the criterion to “weigh the case” (or prove how your arguments best support the value). Ask for the win (ex. “For all these reasons I can see nothing but an affirmative or negative ballot”).
Case of fact on/off case
Value on/off case
•I Provide thank you’s
•II. Provide a Resolutional Analysis.(optional)
•Say the precise wording of the topic so your judge knows exactly what is being debated. Explain what the resolution is asking – most require that you choose between two values (ex. “Resolved: Individuality should be valued above community”), other topics have implied values which require a little more explanation.
•III. Offer Definitions.
Clearly define the vital words/phrases in the resolution and cite the dictionary or encyclopedia you used. Make sure the definitions you choose support what
•V. Offer a Criterion.
•You should present a criterion (a standard) which should be used to:
•1.Explain how the value should be protected, respected, maximized, or achieved.
•2.Measure whether a given side or argument protects, respects, maximizes, or achieves the value.
•The relationship between the value and the criterion should be clearly stated.
•VI. Present Contention 1.
•A. Provide a “tagline” or brief title to the argument. Introduce the claim or argument you are making
•B. Provide 2-3 sub-points(examples that support the main claim.
•VII. Present Contention 2.
• Same as contention 1(Usually put weakest point here)
•VIII. Present Contention 3.
•Same as Contention 1 ( Put strongest point here)
•IX. End the Speech with a Solid Conclusion.
•Review the main points of the case, especially the value. Use the criterion to “weigh the case” (or prove how your arguments best support the value). Ask for the win (ex. “For all these reasons I can see nothing but an affirmative or negative ballot”).