Lesson 9 of 14 6 min video · 5 exercises

Worked examples: personal, policy & choice

Personal stance, reform and policy questions, and situational choices, each with its structure, built from notes.

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Key takeaways

  • Personal stance: let the other side shape your landing
  • Reform & policy: know the issue → pros & cons → your take → modifications
  • Choices: choose, and say why it beats the alternatives
  • Ask the affected people: gather information

Practice

Lock in the lesson before you move on.

Exercise 1 of 5
Build it

Build a 4th-quartile stance: “Should your school require uniforms?”

Position
Reason
Other side
Landing