COM 204 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Glossary Of Policy Debate Terms

• School: Cal Poly Pomona
• Department: Communication
• Course: COM 204
• Professor: Richard Kirkham

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Remember that the advocate must develop arguments in support of three stock issues. Although the second one may become essentially noncontestable as soon as a topical proposal for change is advanced, the advocate must win the two remaining stock issues. If the opponent can successfully attack the advocate"s position on the first or last of these stock issues, the case is no longer prima facie. It no longer offers good and sufficient reasons for a listener"s or reader"s assent. Therefore, the opponent usually attacks on both fronts and determines the real strengths and weaknesses. Opponents typically follow the pattern of organization provided by the. Establish strategy advocate, arguing first things first and proceeding to subsequent arguments rationale for rejection. This helps listeners and readers clearly understand the points of clash and disagreement. What is the advocate"s burden of proof and has it been.