Using the IPDA Aff Debate Case

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 template, type out your own affirmative debate case on the following topic: "Social media causes more harm than good." Please use the IPDA Aff Debate Case

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 as a template for your response and then attach your affirmative debate case to your reply to this discussion board. Remember you are affirmative, so you agree with the topic as it is stated.

IPDA Affirmative Debate Case Observation 1: Resolution Analysis A. Definitions: Define important words here from a dictionary or other authoritative text. B. Burdens: In one or two sentences type what you need to prove to win and what your opponent needs to prove to win. C. Criteria: Type a concept here so we know we know which arguments matter for the debate. For example, if you say the criteria for the debate is "education" then only arguments concerning education matter for the debate. The criteria should be fair to the Negative and substantive for the debate. Observation 2: Contentions (You should have at least 2 Contentions!) Contention 1 (Give each Contention a title!) A. Claim: In one or two sentences state what you are arguing in a simple and straightforward way. B. Data: In four to seven sentences cite and explain your evidence. For example, if you find some evidence from the New York Times, this is where you would cite and explain what that article is saying in your own words. C. Warrant: In three to five sentences explain why your evidence supports your claim and why this Contention supports your Criteria for the debate. Contention 2 (Do the same thing all over again making a different argument for Contention 2 using the same structure as Contention 1 with A. Claim B. Data C Warrant)