Category Archives: Learn

Got Kritik Questions? Get Ready For Our New Column: Ask a K Hack!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

We know lots of you have questions about kritiks. That’s why, beginning next week, we’re introducing a new column: Ask a K Hack! Need help understanding Foucault, Nietzsche, or the cap K? Unsure about how to answer psychoanalysis? … Continue reading →

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The One-Second Change That Will Dramatically Improve Your Speeches

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

There is one change you can make to the way you give speeches that only takes about one second, but makes a huge difference. Skeptical? Read on.

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Uniqueness Controls the Direction of the Link: A Primer

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

Have you been hearing teams throwing the phrase “uniqueness controls the direction of the link” around in your debates, and aren’t sure what it means or how to use it? Debate Central will help you demystify.

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January PF Con Analysis is Published!

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

Public forum debaters, here’s our guide to debating the con side of the January PF resolution, “Resolved: Development assistance should be prioritized over military aid in the Sahel region of Africa.” In it, you’ll find an introduction to the topic, discussion … Continue reading →

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The New Year’s Resolution Every Debater Should Make for 2014

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

What is our recommendation for the one new year’s resolution that will help every single debater improve in 2014? It might surprise you.

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January PF Pro Analysis is Published!

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

Public forum debaters can check out our brand new guide to the January PF resolution, “Resolved: Development assistance should be prioritized over military aid in the Sahel region of Africa,” below the fold. In it, you’ll find an introduction … Continue reading →

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2013-2014 Policy/Cross-X Topic Analysis is Published!

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

We know you CXers have been eagerly awaiting our topic analysis for your topic, “Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its economic engagement toward Cuba, Mexico or Venezuela.” Here it is, just in time for second … Continue reading →

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