1. Structure of Basic Case
1.1. Hook and introduction
1.2. Preview
1.3. Contentions (usu. 2-3)
1.3.1. Structure of a Contention (main point)
1.3.1.1. 1. Statement of Position (tagline)
1.3.1.1.1. "My first major reason for supporting/opposing the resolution is that..."
1.3.1.2. Oral Comm--SKIP--2. Prepare Audience for Evidence
1.3.1.2.1. Cushion between tagline and card that gives judge time to take notes.
1.3.1.3. 3. Citation and Qualification of Source
1.3.1.3.1. Ex. "According to ____, who is professor of political science at Harvard, in the New York Times, January 2014: [quote]"
1.3.1.4. 4. Evidence (quoted)
1.3.1.4.1. Read the full text of the "card."
1.3.1.4.2. End the quotation by saying [end quote].
1.3.1.5. 5. Explanation/Analysis
1.3.1.5.1. "This evidence tells us that..."
1.3.1.6. 6. Impact
1.3.1.6.1. "This evidence shows you should support my position on the resolution because..."