Policy Debate/Stock Issues

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The meat of a policy debate comes from the stock issues. To easily remember the stock issues, debaters often use the acronym "SHITS."

Significance: How significant is the problem that you are trying to remedy through your interpretation of the resolution?

Harms: What happens if your plan doesn't pass; why is your plan needed right now?

Inherency: What is inherent in the status quo that prevents your problem from already being solved?

Topicality: Does your case fall within the topic? Does your case meet the parameters of the resolution?

Solvency: Does your plan actually solve the problem?

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