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Worksheet for Compulsory Voting Case Analysis


Key Documents for Sept/Oct.

Understanding the Value Criterion
The value criterion (also known as a “standard”) is probably the most important part of any LD case. Above all, the value criterion is a “weighing standard” for arguments- the lens that the judge sees arguments through. If the accepted criterion in the round is the protection of life, arguments about protecting privacy rights don’t matter. Judges often use the criterion as a “filter” for arguments, in that arguments whose impacts don’t pertain to the criterion are ignored. In this way, you should choose a value criterion that allows the judge to evaluate arguments in terms of it. Learn more here: Value Criterion on Debate Central

The Meaning of Ought
According to Wedgwood, the concepts expressed by ‘ought’ are central to ethics and to the theory of rational choice and rational belief ... learn more in his slightly esoteric article.

Common LD Values
LD cases frequently use a similar set of values. Understanding the terms will prove invaluable! Check out this summary on Debate Central: LD Values Summarized

Important Terms for LD
[|Debate Central's LD Cheat Sheet]

Philosophical Ideas in LD
[|Shapiro's Summary of Philosophies Used in LD]

More Excellent LD Resources
[|Debate Central LD Articles]