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Workshop Russia Disadvantage File
Yesterday, we published our affirmative and negative files from the recent free workshop series. Today, we’re building your evidence set even more with a free Russia disadvantage by UT-Dallas Director of Debate Scott Herndon. You can find it below the … Continue reading
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Workshop Cuba Affirmative and Negative File
This weekend, we concluded our workshop series with one of the largest events in Debate Central history! We are so glad that so many of you were able to join us and take part in our free event. If you … Continue reading
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Cross-Examination Workshop PowerPoints
Missed our free workshop series? Even if you can’t make it to Dallas, we hope you’ll get some use out of our lesson plans. Today, we’re posting the PowerPoints from our Policy Lecture sessions with Louie Petit and Scott Herndon. … Continue reading
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Lucinda David’s TEDx Talk: Debating Changes Lives
The Debating News directed us to this stellar video this morning. Feeling a little burnt out on all the pre-season work? Listen to Lucinda David, an international debater and judge, tell you why your time investment now will change your … Continue reading
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How to Be a Better Student, Says Science
Getting back to school? Keeping it all in balance, including keeping your grades up, if a huge part of succeeding in debate! There’s some excellent tips on today’s Scientific American. Our favorite is below the fold:
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Debate Central Workshops LD Handout!
Missed our free Lincoln-Douglas workshop on August 24? Just because you can’t make the trip to Dallas doesn’t mean you can’t benefit from our instructor’s stellar resources! You can find Kris Wright’s handout and reading list below the fold:
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September 7 Workshop Deadline Extended!
Want to attend Debate Central’s workshop series but aren’t sure you’ll be able to make it? You now have more time! We’ve extended the deadline to register for our September 7th FREE workshop until 12pm on Tuesday, September 3rd.
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