Author Archives: Rachel Stevens

Win a Scholarship! The 2015-2016 Young Patriots Essay Contest is Now Open!

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Rachel Stevens

       Need money for college?   The National Center for Policy Analysis and Debate Central are happy to announce the 2015-2016 Young Patriots Essay Contest, Sponsored by Copart. Entrants have the opportunity to showcase their writing skills and compete for … Continue reading →

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Special Topic Paper on the 2015-2016 Policy/CX Debate Resolution is Now Published!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Rachel Stevens

  Here at Debate Central, we aim to provide debaters with useful, topic-specific research they won’t find anywhere else. That’s why, each year, we commission a paper from an expert in the resolution’s area of controversy.   The 2015-2016 policy … Continue reading →

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NSDA Nationals 2015 LD Topic Analysis is Published!

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Rachel Stevens

  Lincoln Douglas debaters, let us help you build your cases for the 2015 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament! If you’re not ready for Dallas, we’ve got your back on both aff and neg. Below the fold you’ll … Continue reading →

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NSDA Nationals 2015 PF Topic Analysis is Published!

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Rachel Stevens

  Public Forum debaters, get your cases ready for the 2015 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament! We are offering our totally free guide to the PF topic, “Resolved: The benefits of First Amendment protection of anonymous speech outweigh the harms.” … Continue reading →

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The 2015 NSDA Nationals Topics Have Been Released!

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Rachel Stevens

  The National Speech and Debate Association has released the resolutions debaters nationwide will be using this summer at the 2015 National Tournament, held in June in Dallas, Texas.   Please feel free to use and share this graphic!   … Continue reading →

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Take a Break from Post-Season Stress & Have a Laugh at these Kooky Debate Tips

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Rachel Stevens

  With the season drawing to a close and the stress of various national tournaments bearing down on debaters across the country, we here at Debate Central wanted to lighten the mood a bit. So, we have consulted hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Enter an Online Debate Tournament, Win Prizes!

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Rachel Stevens

  Debate Central was recently made aware of an opportunity for high school and college debaters to win prizes while honing their debate skills!

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