Standard for Analyzing and Interpreting Propositions
Proposition of fact
 The proposition should be worded to suggest a truth that can be
established or denied through evidence.
Proposition of Value
 Topics force either an explicit or suggested comparison between
values.
 Each proposition will contain BOTH an object to be evaluated and
an evaluative term or terms.
 Some value topics also include a context.
Proposition of Policy
 The resolution should address a controversial issue with sufficient
information on both sides
 Should be worded to take a position on the controversy.
 The resolution should address one central idea.
 Wording should be neutral
Proposition of Problem
 The proposition should be current.
 It should contain no loaded language; it should be a neutral
statement.
 It should be open minded
 Should not require the group to agree on a moral question