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2. Introduction Statement in support of the resolution Resolutional analysis Criterion (usually “on balance”)
3. Contention 1 Status Quo Link explaining the tie to a value Impact that argues why this value is important in this scenario Contention 2 Status Quo Link explaining the tie to a value Impact that argues why this value is important in this scenario Contention 3 Status Quo Link explaining the tie to a value Impact that argues why this value is important in this scenario