Category Archives: Lincoln-Douglas

March-April LD Neg Topic Analysis is Posted!

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

  Building new LD cases? Make sure to download our neg topic guide to the March-April Lincoln-Douglas resolution, Resolved: Placing political conditions on humanitarian aid to foreign countries is unjust. Our analysis contains a discussion of possible negative strategies, value and criterion ideas, and all the … Continue reading →

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March-April LD Aff Topic Analysis is Published!

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

  Lincoln-Douglas debaters, check out our new aff topic guide to the March-April LD resolution, Resolved: Placing political conditions on humanitarian aid to foreign countries is unjust. In it, you’ll find everything you need to start building an awesome affirmative case, including … Continue reading →

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The Best Speaking Drills, and When to Do Them

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

  Speaking drills are an important component of preparing for your debates. Today, we’re going to introduce you to some of the best drills, and explain how each one will help you improve.

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The 12 Best Debate Tips We’ve Ever Heard

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

  In honor of February 12th, today we’re going to share the 12 best pieces of debate advice we’ve ever received. Read and absorb these nuggets of wisdom below.

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Guest Post: How to Become Autonomous in Your Forms of Argumentation

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

  This week’s guest blog post comes from Myra Milam. Myra is currently a senior at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, where she competes in NFALD debate. Last year, Myra was top speaker at the National Forensics Association college … 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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Judges’ Top Pet Peeves, and How to Avoid Them (Part 2/2)

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

  After asking a wide range of frequent judges in each event, we have uncovered some of the most common debate judge pet peeves. Yesterday, we discussed the first half of the responses, and how to avoid making these classic … Continue reading →

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