C. Halvorson
Topicality
M. Howey
Topicality 1. Tag: a. Incentive. 2. Definition: a. Oxford College Dictionary 2nd Edition 2007 p. 685: Incentive: a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something; example incentive to conserve. 3. Violation: a. The affirmative team violates because their plan includes a regulation, not an incentive. 4. Standard: a. Common man’s definition: dictionary definition is accessible to everybody 5. Voter: a. A priori: Topicality is a voting issue. It is the most important argument when introduced in the debate. b. Jurisdiction: It is within your jurisdiction to vote down a non-topical plan.