4 Step Refutation

When to use it- Anyone after the 1AC. Allows you to develop a clear link to the opponents arguments and explain why your arguments are important. Used in ANY debate or argument.

Known as SLEE Sign Post Label Evidence Explain Global Warming

Step 1 Sign Post Tell the judge where you are going First off their Contention II point A, Link your arguments to their arguments with 1, 2, 3, W/O it you are letting the judge put arguments where ever they want.

Step 2 Label Tell tag for your argument

Step 3 Evidence Read evidence that counters the arguments made against your team

Step 4 How it applies to the case/argument Explain why better argument More evidence, newer, logical Why better study Why better source Could be date, credentials WHAT THE IMPACT IS! So they are not ending war- why does this matter?

Important: To think of what the other team will counter with so you can have evidence ready to counter those arguments That is what your AFF extensions are for

Fail to do SLEE?

Why SLEE is Important Novice fail to sign post and judge has no clue where to apply the arguments. Novice miss important arguments (DROP THEM) Drop and argument- means you agree w/it Allows you to explain why the evidence applies and counters their claims. Too often novice just read cards and don’t SLEE, it is like two ships passing in the night or I think you have NO CLUE what you are saying

Dropped Argument- If you fail to argue a claim brought in the speech before you it means you agree to it. 1AR must cover all the Neg Block.

In real world Allows you to counter arguments in a logical progression Allows those listening to you to easily follow Allows for you to explain what was argued, your argument, and why that is important. You don’t want people to think! Make the decision easy for them!

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