Category Archives: New Resources!

Summer Debate Camp Guide 2016: Institutes Offering Low-Cost Tuition and/or Scholarships

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Rachel Stevens

Regardless of your skill level, preferred argument style, or debate event, all debaters can benefit from attending summer debate camp! Debate camp provides numerous benefits. The time you spend improving this summer can pay off enormously during next year’s … Continue reading →

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Win a Scholarship! The 2015-2016 Young Patriots Essay Contest is Now Open!

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Rachel Stevens

Need money for college? The National Center for Policy Analysis and Debate Central are happy to announce the 2015-2016 Young Patriots Essay Contest, Sponsored by Copart. Entrants have the opportunity to showcase their writing skills and compete for … Continue reading →

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Special Topic Paper on the 2015-2016 Policy/CX Debate Resolution is Now Published!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Rachel Stevens

Here at Debate Central, we aim to provide debaters with useful, topic-specific research they won’t find anywhere else. That’s why, each year, we commission a paper from an expert in the resolution’s area of controversy. The 2015-2016 policy … Continue reading →

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Enter an Online Debate Tournament, Win Prizes!

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Rachel Stevens

Debate Central was recently made aware of an opportunity for high school and college debaters to win prizes while honing their debate skills!

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Special Paper on the Economics of the 2014-2015 Policy/CX Debate Topic is Now Published!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

Here at Debate Central, we’re committed to bringing you top-quality debate resources that you won’t find anywhere else. That’s why we have commissioned a special paper by a leading environmental economist on the 2014-2014 policy/CX debate topic: “Resolved: The United … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Succeeding at NSDA Nationals

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

With NSDA (National Speech and Debate Association, formerly National Forensics League/NFL) Nationals coming up next week, Debate Central wants to help you be as prepared as possible. We interviewed a number of debaters who have done well at Nationals … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Keep Improving Over the Summer

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Rachel Stevens

Now that the season is officially over (or, at least, you have a significant break before NFL Nationals), no one would blame you for wanting to take a break. But we know lots of you out there are HARDCORE … Continue reading →

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