Posted by LamarCH on March 24, 19102 at 16:25:20:

In Reply to: Re: question about a debate topic posted by xNESSAx on February 08, 19102 at 20:10:01:

I think that an explanation of exactly WHAT an argument is (for debate purposes) would help the case writer.

An argument consists of 3 parts.

1. Claim - what you are trying to prove

2. Warrent - why your claim is true
A warrent is broken into two parts. The first is evidence, which lends credibility to your claim. THe second is ysis, showing why your evidence is true. Of course, evidence can be replaced with the equally valid but less credible pure ysis (just say why the claim is true) or the ysis can be replaced with self-warrented cards (the author tells you why he's right).

3. Impact - why I should care (Nuclear war is a clic, so ask your CXers for nuke war impact cards).

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