April 2015 PF Topic Analysis is Published!

 

Public Forum debaters, get those all-important April cases ready with our free guide to the topic, “Resolved: Committing United States ground combat troops to fight ISIL is in the best interest of the United States.” This breakdown features all of the strategy tips and free evidence you need to get a jump-start on winning your April debates, including strategic advice for both the pro and con. Get ready to rock this resolution. Continue reading

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Summer Debate Camp Guide 2015: Institutes Offering Low-Cost Tuition and Scholarships

 


 

***This is the Debate Camp Guide for Summer 2015. Click the link to instead view the

Debate Camp Guide for Summer 2016.***


 

Debate camp is a fantastic opportunity for all debaters, regardless of skill level, argumentative style, or event. No matter how you debate, there is a camp out there for you. Camps give you the chance to  learn from a different coaching staff, begin work on the new topic(s), and have a ton of fun.

 

Investing the time over the summer to grow as a debater can pay off enormously in the next season, and we believe that opportunity should be available to everybody, regardless of financial means. That’s why we have prepared this list of summer debate institutes which offer low-cost tuition (in comparison to the average), scholarship opportunities, or both! With camps for every event at nearly every price point, you’re sure to find something that works for you. Continue reading

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March 2015 PF Topic Analysis is Published!

 

Public Forum debaters, beef up your March cases with our free guide to the topic, “Resolved: In the United States, students should be guaranteed two years of free tuition to a community or technical college.” This breakdown features all of the strategy tips and free evidence you need to build awesome strategies for the pro and con. Make the most of this resolution! Continue reading

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March/April 2015 LD Topic Analysis is Published!

 

Get ready for those important March/April debate tournaments with our free topic guide! This guide offers a thorough introduction to the current Lincoln-Douglas debate topic, “Resolved: A Just Government Ought to Require Employers to Pay a Living Wage.” Our breakdown includes free evidence, debate strategy tips, and more for both sides! Continue reading

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Announcing the 2014-2015 Young Patriots Essay Contest Winners!

 

This year’s Young Patriots scholarship essay contest received hundreds of excellent entries, and the competition was fierce! After much deliberation, our judges have selected the three winning entries. Continue reading

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January/February 2015 LD Topic Analysis is Published!

 

2015 will kick off with the Lincoln-Douglas debate resolution “Resolved: A Just Government Ought to Require Employers to Pay a Living Wage.” Today, we’re releasing our guide to building a solid case, so you can start your second semester off strong! This topic breakdown covers key arguments for both the affirmative and negative sides of the debate. Continue reading

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November 2014 PF Con Analysis is Published!

 

Earlier this week, we posted our guide to debating the pro side of the November 2014 Public Forum debate resolution, “Resolved: On balance, the benefits of genetically modified foods outweigh the harms.” Today, we’re releasing the con side topic guide. It contains a discussion of key terms, strategy tips, and all the core evidence you need to build a winning con case. Get it now! Continue reading

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