Resolutions may be primarily focused on issues of fact, policy or value. Clearly, the issues discussed by the debaters will be determined in part by the way in which the resolution is worded. A clearly worded resolution will help focus the discussion of critical issues and help reduce irrelevancies. Avoid using negatives in a resolution, that is, phrase a resolution positively. The debate would be signficantly clearer if the better phrasing was used.
Balance is an important consideration.
Any resolution ought to be not only controversial, but have a rough balance of research available to students on the main points of controversy. The resolution should be worded using neutral, non-judgmental language, be free from ambiguity, and have a balance of research available for both sides of the controversy. Web page created by Chien Chien Sun .