As mentioned in a previous article, it’s helpful to organize bowl cases’ key details, primary moral considerations, your team’s position and at least one objection/response using a “case summary matrix” for quick reference and review.
These are good not only for the months leading up to the bowl, but also for coaching between rounds – especially later in the bowl, when many of the cases have already been covered, so your team can identify and focus on those remaining (I’ll draw a line through each as the even unfolds, and we’ll focus post-lunch on the half dozen left).
Here’s a slightly edited version of the case summary matrix my team used for our NHSEB Regional this past weekend. Not every view meshed with my own thinking or even each team member’s individual thinking. But these were roughly the positions and considerations the team developed, studied and initially used (though few views survive the thought experiment curveballs during the judges Q&A) – hoping you find the examples and/or structure helpful.
And if the text is too small or you’d like to use the editable file, just email (matt (at) mattdeaton.com) – happy to share.
