Thursday, October 7, 2010

Chapter 4: An Overview of Parlimentary Debate

Exercise 1:
Create 15 propostitions (5 fact - value - policy)

Fact:
1. Obesity is causes depression.
2. Smoking harms the environment.
3. America causes international economic problems.
4. Money causes happiness.
5. The government has failed America.

Value:
1. Men are stronger than women.
2. Jerry Springer is the funniest comedian.
3. Walking is better than running.
4. Laughing is healthier than exercise.
5. Homework is worse than physical pain.

Policy:
1. Abortion should not be legalized.
2. Marijuana should be legalized.
3. America should invade other countries.
4. The government should have less control.
5. Northwest should offer more scholarships and financial aid opportunities.

1 comment:

  1. Spot-on policy propositions, the five value examples could hit at larger values to society, and the fact propositions need to be more certain (whether the government has failed us, whether money causes happiness, etc.).

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