Internal Link

General Definition: The causal connection between events that result in an impact. While “Links” explain the connection between the resolution and a chain of events, Internal Links explain the resulting chain of events and can be individually refuted as distinct from the initial link.

  • Public Forum: see general definition.
  • World Schools Debate: Not a common phrase in WSD, although every level of a mechanism should be explained/refuted if possible.
  • British Parliamentary: Not a common phrase in BP, although every level of a mechanism should be explained/refuted if possible.
  • Canadian National Debate Format: Not a common phrase in CNDF, although every level of a mechanism should be explained/refuted if possible.