AI 2013 Case Construction英语辩论立论.ppt

Constructing a Case for a Proposition Three Steps of Constructing a Case Step 1: Analyze the resolution Step 2: Define and interpret the resolution Step 3: Create a series of arguments to support your model Step One: Analyze the Resolution Based on the resolution, decide what you will advocate. Definition or description (Fact) The Peoples Republic of China is on the path toward liberal democracy Evaluation (Value) Chairman Mao was China’s greatest leader Policy The PRC should increase its investment in Green Technology The Peoples Republic of China should significantly reform its Hokou policy Step Two: Define and Interpret the Resolution Identify and define key terms Explain why the definitions are good ones Interpreting the resolution based on the definitions in a way that allows for a more focused debate. Identify and define key terms The Opening Proposition team has the right to define the terms of the resolution. The Opening Proposition team has the responsibility to define terms in a reasonable fashion. Step Two: Define and Interpret the Resolution Step Two: Define and Interpret the Resolution  Interpreting the resolution based on the definitions in a way that allows for a more focused debate. Are the definitions consistent with common usage? Do the definitions provide a good, substantive debate? Narrow and focus the debate in a manner consistent with the resolution Create a model to guide the debate  A “case” is one or more arguments supporting the resolution narrowed and interpreted by the First Proposition team. One method is to build a case based on the consequences of action. Comparative advantages case Step Three: Create Arguments to Support the Model Step Three: Create Arguments to Support the Model Comparative Advantages Case Present the proposed plan of action Who is the proposed actor? What is the proposed action? Present the advantages of the plan Identify each advantage Show how the plan creates each advantage Show why