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|Though the naming convention is confusing, a kritik would prove why one aspect of your opponent's orientation is problematic in the debate round. Similar to a theory shell, a kritik is a specific instance of the general category of kritiks. | |Though the naming convention is confusing, a kritik would prove why one aspect of your opponent's orientation is problematic in the debate round. Similar to a theory shell, a kritik is a specific instance of the general category of kritiks. | ||
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=== Role of the Ballot === | === Role of the Ballot === | ||
The role of the ballot establishes the conditions under which the judge ought to vote for you. In traditional LD, although not explicitly stated, the role of the ballot might be to vote for the debater who proves whether the resolution is morally desirable or not. In circuit LD, however, there are many more potential roles of the ballots which extend beyond substantively proving the resolution true or false. | The role of the ballot establishes the conditions under which the judge ought to vote for you. In traditional LD, although not explicitly stated, the role of the ballot might be to vote for the debater who proves whether the resolution is morally desirable or not. In circuit LD, however, there are many more potential roles of the ballots which extend beyond substantively proving the resolution true or false. | ||