Category Archives: Public-Forum

Nationals 2014 PF Con Analysis is Published!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

  Last week, we brought you our pro guide to the 2014 Nationals Public Forum topic, “Resolved: NATO should strengthen its relationship with Ukraine in order to deter further Russian aggression.” Today, we’re releasing our con guide. It contains an introduction to … Continue reading →

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Nationals 2014 PF Pro Analysis is Published!

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

  Headed to Nationals in Public Forum, but feeling overwhelmed by the huge size of the resolution? Debate Central to the rescue, with the most thorough guide available to the 2014 Nationals PF topic, “Resolved: NATO should strengthen its relationship … Continue reading →

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What Good Debaters Don’t Do: The “Shady Six”

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

As many of you prepare for crucial post-season tournaments, the pressure to perform well can start to get to you. Unfortunately, sometimes this causes debaters to decide to try out some sneaky tactics in an attempt to gain an advantage. … Continue reading →

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Summer Debate Camp Guide 2014: Institutes Offering Low-Cost Tuition and Scholarships

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

  Here at Debate Central, we know how helpful it is to attend summer debate camp. Camps give you the opportunity to get hands-on experience, run practice rounds, research next year’s topic(s), and receive feedback from some of the country’s … Continue reading →

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April PF Con Analysis is Published!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

  Earlier this week, we brought you our guide to the pro side of the April Public Forum resolution. Today, it’s time for the con! Download the guide below the fold, and find strategy tips and free evidence to help … Continue reading →

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April PF Pro Analysis is Published!

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

  Just in time for your April tournaments, here’s our new guide to the current Public Forum topic: “Resolved: Prioritizing economic development over environmental protection is in the best interest of the people of India.” It’s chock-full of all the key … Continue reading →

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Learning From the Best: The Importance of Watching Elim Debates

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

  There are plenty of things you do to improve your debate performance: hours of research, speaking drills, practice rounds, rebuttal re-dos. But you might be missing out on a key resource that is built right into the tournament: watching … Continue reading →

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