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outline
1. Tracking the Round
2. Identifying & Analyzing Clashes
3. Breaking the Deadlock
4. What to do when the world is ending

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 tracking the round

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What to write? what not to write?
1. Prep strategically
a. Anticipate the clash
b. Is this necessary for their case to fly?
2. Don’t write everything down
a. Pen down when necessary
3. What is the intent?
a. What are they really trying to say?
b. How does this position within the round? How does this affect
your case?
4. Sift through the sauce
a. What to prioritize? e
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 identifying &
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what are clashes?
1. Clashes are common issues or major
disagreements within the debate
2. Judged according to likelihood &
importance
3. Recurring clashes
4. Find the nuance

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This house regrets the commercialization of
social movements.
THBT South Korean feminists should
advocate for the conscription of women
This house supports the shaming of
individuals as a tactic for the
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 Breaking the deadlock

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what is a deadlock?
1. Clash that both sides are unable to
convincingly resolve
2. Either: too charitable or not engaging enough

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breaking deadlocks
1. Give new characterizations
2. Point out the most mutually exclusive impacts
3. Identify end goals
4. Weigh

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 what to do when the
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in round adjustment
You will not always be able to predict your opponent

1. Explain why your frame is more likely

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