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context
A specific circumstance, time or world.
perspective
A specific viewpoint from an individual or group
scenario motions
Debates that place a Debate in a specific context and require the Teams to debate from that context and/or within a specific perspective in such a context.
hypothetical
Theoretical subject that is not necessarily real or true.
historical placement
When the debate is placed not necessarily in a hypothetical but a historical scenario.
specificity
Detailing why this specific perspective or actor best addresses the motion in the debate.
burden of proof
What needs to be proved in order to win the Debate
relatable reality
Enabling more understanding through use of relevant and real examples
principled arguments
Arguments that primarily address whether or not something is the right thing to do.
practical arguments
Arguments that primarily address the results or consequences of a motion.
process
How exactly the policy will be done. (1 of the 5 Ps of a Model)
punishment
Consequences for not abiding by the Policy
precedent
Similar examples to the Policy that show the Policy is reasonable and feasible
product progress
Improvements (If necessary) to other problems/projects that are related to the Policy
preclusion
What is the Policy not trying to achieve
