Debate Framework for Capitalism vs. Communism
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STEPS FOR CASE WRITING IN
WORLDS DEBATE
ORGANIZATION IS EVERYTHING!
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INTRODUCTION
For quotes, make sure that it fits the overall philosophy of your
case and that the author would endorse your position.
Intro -> Motion ->Definitions -> Criteria ->
Mech -> Split -> Contention I -> Contention II
Quotation
Statistic
Analogy
Brief Story
Develop your “Team Line”
In other words, What does your team stand for in one
sentence! Kind of like a snappy team SLOGAN.
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STATEMENT OF
THE MOTION
“Therefore we stand
in favor/stand against
the motion…”
Introduction -> Motion ->Definitions -> Criteria ->
Mech -> Split -> Contention I -> Contention II
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DEFINITIONS
Introduction -> Motion ->Definitions -> Criteria ->
Mech -> Split -> Contention I -> Contention II
You don’t need to
define every word.
Would the common person
expect your definitions ?
The Definition Test: Would you debate it on both sides?
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Define the parameters of the debate.
This House believes
that
Capitalism
is
superior
to
Communism.
CRITERIA OR PRINCIPLES
Introduction -> Motion ->Definitions -> Criteria ->
Mech -> Split -> Contention I -> Contention II
This is the “criteria” or weighing mechanism that
the judge should use to evaluate who wins the debate.
Ask yourself,
“What is the key principal (societal value) at
stake when we choose to propose or oppose the motion?
”
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Value of Life
Equality
Utilitarianism
Human Rights
Free Speech
Fairness
SOMETIMES
A MECHANISM OR MODEL
Introduction -> Motion ->Definitions -> Criteria ->
Mech -> Split -> Contention I -> Contention II
When the motion says you “should” do something, or ban
something, or create some sort of policy
Funding
Who is carrying out your plan?
What are they going to do?
How will they enforce it?
If funding is required
how will you pay for it?
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ANNOUNCE THE SPLIT!
Introduction -> Motion ->Definitions -> Criteria ->
Mech -> Split -> Contention I -> Contention II
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“I will defend our position by making
the following two arguments:”
1. 2.
“And my partner will
present our 3
rd
argument
in the second speech.”
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MAIN POINTS OR CONTENTIONS
Introduction -> Motion ->Definitions -> Criteria ->
Mech -> Split -> Contention I -> Contention II
Philosophical
Statistical
Example
Analysis linking it back to the main point
Link Main Point back to the Motion
Leave 1 minute for POIs
Review main areas = Conclusion
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This debate framework presents a structured approach for arguing in favor of or against the motion that capitalism is superior to communism. It includes sections such as introduction, statement of the motion, definitions, and criteria or principles to guide the debate. Emphasis is placed on developing a clear team line, setting forth compelling arguments, and applying key societal values in evaluating the debate's outcome.
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INTRODUCTION or or Quotation or or or or Analogy Statistic Brief Story For quotes, make sure that it fits the overall philosophy of your For quotes, make sure that it fits the overall philosophy of your case and that the author would endorse your position. case and that the author would endorse your position. Develop your Team Line Develop your Team Line In other words, What does your team stand for in one In other words, What does your team stand for in one sentence! Kind of like a snappy team SLOGAN. sentence! Kind of like a snappy team SLOGAN. Intro Intro - -> Motion > Motion - ->Definitions Mech Mech - -> Split > Split - -> Contention I > Contention I - -> Contention II >Definitions - -> Criteria > Criteria - -> > > Contention II http://webbersconsulting.com/ Permission for use granted to HISD and HUDL.
STATEMENT OF THE MOTION Therefore we stand Therefore we stand in favor/stand against in favor/stand against the motion the motion Introduction Introduction - -> Motion Mech Mech - -> Split > Split - -> Contention I > Motion - ->Definitions >Definitions - -> Criteria > Contention I - -> Contention II > Criteria - -> > > Contention II http://webbersconsulting.com/ Permission for use granted to HISD and HUDL.
DEFINITIONS This House believes This House believes that that Capitalism Capitalism is superior superior to to Communism. Communism. Define the parameters of the debate. is Would the common person Would the common person expect your definitions ? expect your definitions ? You don t need to You don t need to define every word. define every word. The Definition Test: Would you debate it on both sides? The Definition Test: Would you debate it on both sides? Introduction Introduction - -> Motion Mech Mech - -> Split > Split - -> Contention I > Motion - ->Definitions >Definitions - -> Criteria > Contention I - -> Contention II > Criteria - -> > > Contention II http://webbersconsulting.com/ Permission for use granted to HISD and HUDL.
CRITERIA OR PRINCIPLES Ask yourself, What is the key principal (societal value) at What is the key principal (societal value) at stake when we choose to propose or oppose the motion? stake when we choose to propose or oppose the motion? Value of Life Equality Utilitarianism Human Rights Free Speech Fairness This is the criteria or weighing mechanism that This is the criteria or weighing mechanism that the judge should use to evaluate who wins the debate. the judge should use to evaluate who wins the debate. Introduction Introduction - -> Motion Mech Mech - -> Split > Split - -> Contention I > Motion - ->Definitions >Definitions - -> Criteria > Contention I - -> Contention II > Criteria - -> > > Contention II http://webbersconsulting.com/ Permission for use granted to HISD and HUDL.
SOMETIMESA MECHANISM OR MODEL When the motion says you should do something, or ban something, or create some sort of policy Funding Funding If funding is required how will you pay for it? How will they enforce it? Enforcement Agent of Action Who is carrying out your plan? Mandates What are they going to do? Introduction Introduction - -> Motion Mech Mech - -> Split > Split - -> Contention I > Motion - ->Definitions >Definitions - -> Criteria > Contention I - -> Contention II > Criteria - -> > > Contention II http://webbersconsulting.com/ Permission for use granted to HISD and HUDL.
ANNOUNCE THE SPLIT! I will defend our position by making I will defend our position by making the following two arguments: the following two arguments: 1. 2. 1. 2. And my partner will And my partner will present our 3 present our 3rd rd argument in the second speech. in the second speech. argument 3. 3. Introduction Introduction - -> Motion Mech Mech - -> Split > Split - -> Contention I > Motion - ->Definitions >Definitions - -> Criteria > Contention I - -> Contention II > Criteria - -> > > Contention II http://webbersconsulting.com/ Permission for use granted to HISD and HUDL.
MAIN POINTS OR CONTENTIONS Philosophical Philosophical Example Example Statistical Statistical Analysis linking it back to the main point Link Main Point back to the Motion Leave 1 minute for POIs Review main areas = Conclusion Introduction Introduction - -> Motion Mech Mech - -> Split > Split - -> Contention I > Motion - ->Definitions >Definitions - -> Criteria > Contention I - -> Contention II > Criteria - -> > > Contention II http://webbersconsulting.com/ Permission for use granted to HISD and HUDL.
TOULMIN MODEL OF ARGUMENTATION Support: These are the reasons given in support of the claim; they are also known as evidence, proof, data, arguments, or grounds. Claim: This is the main point These are the assumptions or presuppositions underlying the argument. Warrants are generally accepted beliefs and values, common ways our culture or society views things http://webbersconsulting.com/ Permission for use granted to HISD and HUDL.
