Variety
The process of separating a whole into its essential parts
Analysis
a general area of concern
Problem Area
narrows a general discussion area
Problem Statement
a statement offered for debate
Proposition
Resolution
An objective statement of truth
Proposition of Fact
Resolution of Fact
expresses judgments about the qualities of a person, place, thing, or event
Proposition of Value
a statement of a course of action to be considered for adoption
Proposition of Policy
drawing a conclusion about an unknown based on its similarity to a model that is known
a weak connection between two events
(the first date)
Association
probable connection
(the "getting serious" stage of the relationship)
Correlation
certain, predictable connection
(marriage)
Causation
a pre-written, case building speech
Constructive
This is a one-on-one debate that is based on arguing social values and focuses on Kant's categorical imperative.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
a negative case approach that admits the present system should be changed, but argues that the negative's plan is superior to the affirmative's plan
Counterplan
During this, large teams draft legislation for consideration and debate through a series of speeches.
Student Congress
Three Components:
Link
Uniqueness
Impact
Disadvantage
This is a two v. two debate in which both sides must offer a plan and solution that will resolve a social or governmental problem.
a standard of measurement based on an underlying social value
Criteria
Value Criterion
This is a two v two debate in which the Government versus the Opposition in an "off the cuff" debate with no quoted evidence.
the underlying social value
Core Value
the state of being an inseparable part of the system; something that will continue to exist even without the affirmative plan
Inherency
a reasonable case that has a plan that most people would accept at first look
Prima Facie
An erroneous conclusion based on faulty reasoning
Fallacy
argument by appeal to authority
Ethos