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Basics - Your position statement assignment
- Homework: Brainstorm three controversial, but school-appropriate,
issues.
- Write each as a Position Statement (I believe...).
- For each issue, find and cite three reliable resources.
- Websites: Copy/paste in URL.
- Printed materials: Title, author, page (and keep to hand in to
judge prior to debate).
- As a class, we will critique each issue with the following criteria:
- Can it be debated logically, using ONLY facts?
- Is the issue about evenly divided among the class?
- Your side's assignment: Support your position.
The affirmative side will support the status quo while the negative will try
to refute it.
- Create a list of points to support your assertion.
- Each point must have a citation.
- This list is to be handed in to the judge the day before debate.
- Any emotional points or opinions will be struck from your list.
- Any points without support will also be banned.
- Your side will have ample time to confer before the debate.
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