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A good motion is a neutral policy question that both sides can argue in good faith.

Ask a question, don't state a conclusion. Example: “Should the federal minimum wage be raised?” Avoid loaded words — write it so someone on either side would call it fair.

One or two sentences of background facts that both sides would accept. No arguments here — those belong in the For and Against columns.

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