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Affirmative and negative cases for policy propositions

This framework examines the affirmative case advocating for the U.N. to employ military force to eliminate Iran's nuclear weapons program, contrasting it with the status quo where the U.N. accepts Iran's nuclear ambitions. Additionally, the negative case presents arguments defending the current policy or proposing alternative measures, such as economic sanctions or diplomatic efforts. The debate explores the problems associated with the status quo, the practicality of proposed solutions, and a comparative analysis of benefits versus costs, aiming to persuade the audience on the best path forward.

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Affirmative and negative cases for policy propositions

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  1. Affirmative and negative cases for policy propositions

  2. Framework • Status Quo Policy: The U.N. accepts Iran’s nuclear weapons program. • Proposed Policy: The U.N. should use military force to end Iran’s nuclear weapons program. • Alternative Policies: ??? (The U.N. should use economic sanctions, diplomatic efforts, etc.) • Affirmative Case: Argue for the Proposed Policy • Negative Case: Argue for the Status Quo Policy or an Alternative Policy

  3. Affirmative – Argue for the proposed policy • Prove that there is a problem with the status quo policy, and explain the reasons for that problem. • Add more detail to the proposed policy solution if necessary. • Prove that the proposed solution is both practical and workable. • Prove that the proposed solution is the best of all possible solutions. • Show that the benefits of adopting the proposed solution outweigh the costs.

  4. Negative– Argue for the status quo policy • Prove that there is no problem with the status quo policy, and explain the reasons why there is no problem. Note: Do not simply refute the affirmative’s case point by point. Save this for cross-examination and rebuttal.

  5. Negative– Argue for an alternative policy • Prove that there is a problem with the status quo policy, and explain the reasons for that problem. • Propose an alternative policy solution to the problem. • Prove that the proposed solution is both practical and workable. • Prove that the proposed solution is the best of all possible solutions. • Show that the benefits of adopting the proposed solution outweigh the costs.

  6. General points The standard rules of good writing apply… • Be upfront about your definitions. • Pay attention to thesis (conclusion), evidence (premise), and organization (argument). • Use rhetorical strategies – Your objective isn’t to be right, rather it’s to convince the audience that you’re right.

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