Category Archives: Learn

Start Winning More Debates Now: Master the Fundamentals

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

  Anyone who has ever participated in a sport understands the meaning of the term “fundamentals.” Fundamentals refers to the most basic skills underlying an activity. Debate is no different! Just as basketball players must pay attention to their footwork … Continue reading →

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Do You Struggle to Beat Non-Traditional Teams? Read this now.

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Lauren Sabino

Two days ago, HSImpact published a fairly in-depth post about debating non-traditional teams. With many more teams talking about the topic in unconventional ways (employing poetry, personal stories, changing frameworks, or even new angles on time-tested tricks) it’s especially important … Continue reading →

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Message to Debaters on the Economics of the 2013-2014 CX Topic!

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Lauren Sabino

A large part of part of Debate Central’s mission is bringing you current, in-depth information directly from experts. This year, we’re proud to release our economic analysis of the topic, “Economics of the 2013-2014 Debate Topic: U.S. Engagement Toward Cuba, Mexico, … Continue reading →

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Fall UIL Topic Analysis is Posted!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Lauren Sabino

We’ve just posted our analysis of the fall UIL Lincoln-Douglas topic, Resolved: The Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 558 U.S. 50 (2010) ruling undermines democracy in the United States.

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Debate Central High Speed Rail Packet

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Lauren Sabino

Hi, debaters! We didn’t forget about the Cross-Examination Topic just because we’ve been spending so much time on Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum. Our debate expert, assistant director of debate at North Texas Louie Petit, has written you a high speed … Continue reading →

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Skyline Workshop Date Change

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Lauren Sabino

Debate Central is moving the Skyline High School workshop back a week to accommodate more students. The new date will be September 8th. All other details remain the same.

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Message to Debaters on the Economics of the Transportation Infrastructure Topic

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Lauren Sabino

A large part of part of Debate Central’s mission is bringing you current, in-depth information directly from experts. This year, we’re proud to release our economic analysis of the topic, “Message to Debaters on the Economics of the 2012-2013 Debate Topic.” … Continue reading →

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