Category Archives: Public-Forum

Take The Poll: How can Debate Central help you?

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

Here at Debate Central, we’re always working to post the types of resources that help you the most. We know you like evidence and strategy guides, but we want to know what subjects and events you are interested in. … Continue reading →

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Free Card Friday: NSA impacts for Public Forum- both sides!

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Rachel Stevens

It’s time for another Free Card Friday! This week we have impact cards about the NSA. This evidence will help you establish important, concrete reasons why NSA surveillance is either good or bad. Since each of these cards … Continue reading →

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A Crazy-Easy Way to Get a Better RFD

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Lauren Sabino

A few days ago, we noticed the debate Twitters-verse buzzing about one of the worst parts of competing – the unhelpful reason for decision [RFD]. What do we mean by that?

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5 Ways to Welcome a New Resolution (Without Losing Your Mind)

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Lauren Sabino

It’s (almost) resolution day! If the Twitter-verse is to be believed, many of you were anxiously anticipating the publication of the new Public Forum and Lincoln Douglas topics. We were right there with you:

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December PF Topic Analysis

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Lauren Sabino

Analyses of the December Public Forum topic, Resolved: The United States should prioritize tax increases over spending cuts, are posted here and here!

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April PFD Topic Analysis

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Lauren Sabino

Our free analysis of April’s Public Forum debate topic, Resolved: State mandated administration of childhood vaccinations is justified, is posted here!

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March PFD Topic Analysis

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Lauren Sabino

Our free topic analysis on the March PFD topic (Resolved: the United States should suspend all assistance to Pakistan) is posted here!