The Great Debate by Jonathan A. Wolfson - Chapter 7

Finding evidence is not a quick or easy process.

• True

• False

The research process begins by taking a broad look at the topic.

• True

• False

The ​ (a)   is the focus of a debate.

• resolution
• rebuttal
• phase
• evidence

As a Debater you do not need to stay informed on current events and other major news topics.

• True

• False

Everything you research online is true. It would be a lot easier to check Google for current events that have accurate information.

• True
• False

If you are researching improving a fish and wild life management program, what would be the best source?

​ ​ ​

• Government official

• Your neighbor

• An expert on the topic

• Someone that likes to fish and hunt

When you go to an internet search engine with your key terms,

what would be the best way to find the most information?

• Use the terms individually

• Use the terms collectively

• Use the terms in different groupings

• Use the terms in order of how you found them

Ask yourself these three questions when reading an article for research:
Does this article...

• Talk about the topic?

• Have a reputable source?

• Identify the problem or propose change in the topic?

• Create a problem with the other team?

To develop your case you will need to gather evidence to respond to every possible case your opponents may run in a debate round and every possible argument you expect against your own case.

• True

• False

Research Questions to Ask:

Does this article talk about the topic I'm debating?
Does this article identify problem or propose a change in policy/topic?
Does this article come from a reputable source I will be willing to quote in a debate round?
Which side of the Resolution do I believe is right?
Which side of the resolution will my judge prefer?

Are these solutions worthy of further investigation and potential case development?

• What are the major problems in the current system?

• What solutions have I found to solve these problems?

• What is the best argument for the resolution?

• What is the best argument against the resolution?