EXERCISES 1. Examine the following "propositions." Which are well phrased? Which vi- olate the criteria of a well-phrased proposition? What criteria do they vio- late? Rephrase the incorrect propositions so they meet the requirements for academic debate. a. Inadequate parking facilities on campus b. The AIDS crisis c. Should our college abandon intercollegiate athletics? d. The present method of electing the president of the United States should be improved e. Affirmative action in college admissions Y