DEBATE
EQ: What actually constitutes as evidence anyway?
- Facts/Statistics
- Quotes
- Cause/Effect
- Anecdotes (short stories)
- Opinion (from experts or general)
- Hypothetical examples
- Comparisons
EQ: How can I organize my research to be ready for a fast-paced debate?
THEMESS is an acronym for the SEVEN areas you can use to look for arguments. By knowing these seven areas, you will make sure that you have thoroughly searched for all the possible angles of an issue. Please record this acronym and it's hint questions in your Debate Notes.
THEMESS is an acronym for the SEVEN areas you can use to look for arguments. By knowing these seven areas, you will make sure that you have thoroughly searched for all the possible angles of an issue. Please record this acronym and it's hint questions in your Debate Notes.
Time Does it save people time?
Health Does it allow people to be physically, mentally or socially healthier?
Education Does it enable people to become better educated?
Money Does it save people money?
Environment Does it help the Earth's environment?
Safety Does it keep people safer?
Scripture Does it support a Christian world view?
Independent Practice: Choose an article of your choice from your own research. Organize your evidence using the THEMESS format to make sure you've examined all angles and sides of your topic.
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