Rules for Interpreting a Motion

The interpretation, sometimes termed as definition, should be clear. We need to consider the actual proficiency level of both the opposite side and the audience with respect to the choices of words used for the interpertation. This is particularly true in the simulated debate contest in class. It is always a good idea to use most frequently used words for the definition rather than big or formal ones. Especially those borrowed form French, Latin or Greek. We must be aware that any word new to us might also be new to the opposite side and the audience. 

The interpretation should not be tautology. A tautology is a remark or an assertion that is true or self-proving. This is also the case in the interpretation of a motion. If a game is non-profitable, there is no way to commercialize it. 

The interpretation should not be a truism. A truism is an argument considered to be true by the vast majority of people and really is not disputable. It is sometimes a status quo. A truism differs  from a tautology in that it is not true by nature.

The interpretation should not be place-set or time-set. Place-set refers to " something an unnaturally restrictive geographical or spatical location as its major parameter ". We should keep in mind that parliamentary debate takes place in a theoretical house of parliment, and we are supposed to persuade the panel of judges to vote for us and convince the members of the House if any. We are not expected to define "This House" as something or someone else. Time-set means to set an unnaturally restrictive chronological duration as its main parameter. This means that we can not parameterize the debate to the pst or the future. We must always set the debate in the present.