What are the steps for developing an argument?

1.   ?    State the argument, use evidence or logic to expand it and tie it to the case statement.
2.   ?    State the argument, expand the argument and tie it to the case line.
3.   ?    State the argument and tie the examples to the case line.
4.   ?    State the argument and give examples.

If the resolution is BIRT Canada pursue alternative energy sources, and the case statement is alternative energy sources are an investment in the future, what is the following: "It is the duty of a country to protect its members, and a toxic environment poses a major threat to the future of Canadians."

1.   ?    It is an argument.
2.   ?    It is development of an argument.
3.   ?    It is evidence.
4.   ?    It is a statement that is not appropriate for the case line statement.

If the resolution is BIRT Canada pursue alternative energy sources, and the case statement is alternative energy sources are an investment in the future, what is the following: "Canadians pollute our atmosphere more than ever before."

1.   ?    It is an argument.
2.   ?    It is development of an argument.
3.   ?    It is evidence.
4.   ?    It is a statement that is not appropriate for the case line statement.

If the resolution is BIRT Canada pursue alternative energy sources, and the case statement is alternative energy sources are an investment in the future, what is the following: "78% of Canadians say that cleaning up our environment is more important than building our economy, according to the May 7th Globe and Mail."

1.   ?    It is an argument.
2.   ?    It is development of an argument.
3.   ?    It is evidence.
4.   ?    It is a statement that is not appropriate for the case line statement.

What is the role of an argument in a case line debate?

1.   ?    To support your side of the resolution.
2.   ?    To support your case line's needs for change.
3.   ?    To support your plan.
4.   ?    To support your case line statement.

If the resolution is BIRT Canada pursue alternative energy sources, and the case statement is alternative energy sources are an investment in the future, what is the following: "Environmental clean up stimulates economic growth."

1.   ?    It is an argument.
2.   ?    It is development of an argument.
3.   ?    It is evidence.
4.   ?    It is a statement that is not appropriate for the case line statement.

If the resolution is BIRT Canada pursue alternative energy sources, and the case statement is alternative energy sources are an investment in the future, what is the following: "Investing in environmental reform will give us a better environment in the future."

1.   ?    It is an argument.
2.   ?    It is development of an argument.
3.   ?    It is evidence.
4.   ?    It is a statement that is not appropriate for the case line statement.