Category Archives: Public-Forum

Judges’ Top Pet Peeves, and How to Avoid Them (Part 1/2)

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

  For today’s article, we consulted a diverse group of active judges from each event about what debater habits irritate them the most. Here are the results, along with how to modify your behavior and become every judge’s favorite debater!

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Public Forum: The Path to Citizenship & Congressional Politics- How to Navigate the Debate

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

  As debates on December’s topic get underway, PFers are faced with a unique challenge: discussing an issue that is currently experiencing ongoing tumult and uncertainty in Congress. How should the day-to-day controversy with the House of Representatives affect the types … Continue reading →

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Research Means More Than Cutting Cards

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

  When you sit down to do some debate research, the number one thing on your mind is probably finding evidence to support your claims. However, there’s another kind of research that’s just as important: the kind that helps you … Continue reading →

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Rebuttal Strategy: How to Choose Which Arguments to Go For

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

It’s the most ubiquitous strategic dilemma in debate: how do I decide which arguments to carry into my last speeches, and which to abandon or kick out of? This choice is one of the most influential in determining whether you … Continue reading →

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December PF con analysis is published!

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

  Ready for Debate Central’s con strategy guide and free evidence for December’s PF topic? Find it below!

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December PF pro analysis is published!

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

  Hey PFers! We’ve got the new topic analysis for December’s topic ready to go, just in time for a Thanksgiving break full of debate prep! Check it out below.

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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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