Gastil and Black framework

Gastil and Black 2008 suggested five bulding blocks :

1. Creating an information base (SON).
2. Prioritizing key values at stake (pre-Evaluation)
3. Identifing wide range of possible solutions (Options)
4. Weighing the solutions (Evaluation)
5. Making the best decision possible (selecting)

They base their model of group decision making resesrch.

Gastil and Black framwork gives four aspects of socilogy of deliberation:

1. All participants should have equal and adequate speaking opportunities.
2. All participants should attempt to comprehend one another’s views.
3. All participants should make efforts to fully consider each other’s input.
4. All participants should demonstrate respect for each other.
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