Harms (policy debate)

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For the German realist philosopher, see Friedrich Harms.

Part of the series Policy Debate

Organization

Policy debate competitions Inter-Collegiate policy debate

Format

Structure of policy debate · Resolution Constructive · Rebuttal · Prep Time Evidence · Flow

Participants

Affirmative · Negative · Judge

Types of Arguments

Stock Issues · Case· Disadvantage Counterplan · Kritik Impact calculus · Topicality

Argumentative Concepts

Offense · Defense · Turn · Drop

Harms are a stock issue in policy debate which refer to problems inherent in the status quo.

Stock Issues
Topicality| Solvency| Harms| Inherency| Significance See also: Policy debate