Opposition Constructive Rubric

Counter-resolution:

Point Value: /200

Description
Develop a constructive (prima facie) opening argument opposing your chosen resolution. Outline your case and present your oppositional constructive to the House.

Rubric
The speaker argued in opposition of the resolution or clashed against how the case was argued.
10 Points


The counter-resolution is debatable.
10 Points


The counter-resolution is based on refutation (turning tables, absurdity, dilemma, residues, or consequences), or rebuttal that nullifies the case itself.  
45 Points


The opposition established argumentative ground – the best critical analysis, narrowed or redefined the scope of the case, established faulty reasoning through fallacies, and qualifies itself (why it prevails).
45 points


The speaker clashed against evidence.
45 points

• Fact – Artifacts, Anecdotal, Statistics
• Opinion – Quotations, testimony
• Credibility – Competency

The case evolves reasoning. 
45 points

• Parallel or Analogy
• Generalization
• Definition
• Symptomatic
• Causal