You shouldn’t use this question more than once per round, and then only with a question with a complicated answer."

Cross ExaminationJoseph AbellDecember 17, 2018CX, Cross Examination, Questions, answer, witness, examiner, debate, stoa, ncfca, round, tp, ld Comment

30 Practice Debate Resolutions (#11)

“Here’s 30 more resolutions, divided by value, fact, and policy.”

ResolutionsJoseph AbellDecember 14, 2018resolution, parli, debate, list, practice, value, fact, policy, round, parliamentary, stoa, ncfca, competitionComment

6 Arguments Against Justice (Part 2)

This post gives you the next three arguments against justice. For the first three, click here.

StrategyJoseph AbellDecember 12, 2018justice, stoa, ld, value, value link, beat justice, strategies, strategy, debateComment

6 Arguments Against Justice (Part 1)

If you’re sick of facing Justice, read on. I’ll give you ammunition that will make you eagerly await your next encounter.

StrategyJoseph AbellDecember 10, 2018Stoa, LD, Resolution, Criminal Procedure, truth-seeking, individual privacy, privacy, justice, value, value linkComment

30 Practice Debate Resolutions (#10)

As always, this list is divided by value, fact, and policy.

ResolutionsJoseph AbellDecember 7, 2018practice, debate, resolutions, parli, list, stoa, ncfca, league, value, fact, policyComment

How to Order Your Contentions

There are two persuasive approaches to deciding the order of contentions.

Case WritingJoseph AbellDecember 5, 2018contentions, ld, value, debate, Case Writing, structure, tag, orderComment

Should You Keep Your Case Secret?

Case secrecy is a universal concern, and there isn’t a simple answer to it. Here are some principles to help you decide.

StrategyJoseph AbellDecember 3, 2018debate, case, secret, secrecy, policy, strategy, clubComment

22 Stoa Parli Resolutions from Cactus Clash

I was honored to write the parli resolutions for recent Cactus Clash Tournament in Phoenix, AZ…

ResolutionsJoseph AbellNovember 29, 2018practice, debate, resolutions, list, stoa, ncfca, cactus clashComment

In Summary: Camp Thunderbolt

From Nov. 19-20th we led an intermediate debate camp in Seattle. Here’s the review.

CampsJoseph AbellNovember 25, 2018camp, ace peak, workshop, seattle, camp thunderbolt, speech, debate, practiceComment

The Simplest Way to Improve Your Win Rate

“Sometimes, making the step from 3-3 to 4-2 takes hours of research, case tweaking, and practice. Other times, all it takes is a little discipline.”

ComprehensionJoseph AbellNovember 19, 2018debate, win more, flowing, tags, organization, comprehension, stoa, ld, strategy, techniques, tp, ncfcaComment

12 Parli Resolutions from Rising Eagles Autumnfest

“Here they are for practice and reference.”

Resolutions, ParliDrew MagnessNovember 16, 2018Resolutions, debate, Tournaments, Tournament, Parli, parliamentary Comment

When Partner Skill Doesn't Match

At a recent camp, I was asked: “No one in my area has as much experience as me. Should I just partner with someone who isn’t as good?”

Parli, Novice, AdvancedJoseph AbellNovember 14, 2018partner, stoa, ld, tp, duo, interp, events, partnership, league, competition, ncfca, parliComment

9 Reasons Not to Panic When You See Postings

“Don’t be anxious and don’t give up. Here’s why.”

NoviceJoseph AbellNovember 11, 2018anxiety, stoa, ld, tp, parli, debate, rounds, nervous, postings, tournament, novice, first time Comments

30 Practice Debate Resolutions (#9)

It’s Friday! Here’s another list of practice resolutions, divided by value, fact, and policy.

ResolutionsDrew MagnessNovember 9, 2018Debate practice, Debate resources, debate, resolutions, Resolutions, debate resolutions, resolution listComment

In Summary: Camp Cyclone

“You learn by asking, by challenging, by demanding to be shown the truth.”

CoachingDrew MagnessNovember 7, 2018Camps, Debate camp, Workshops, ExceptionalComment

"He Dropped It, so He Agrees!"

“Let’s unpack this logic.”

StrategyJoseph AbellNovember 5, 2018argument, drop, persuasion, strategy, stoa, ncfca, dropped arguments, how, to, respond, ld, value, policyComment

30 Practice Debate Resolutions (#8)

Resolved: “The arts deserve public funding.”

ResolutionsDrew MagnessNovember 2, 2018resolutions, list, practice, parli, value, fact, policy, debateComment

Clarity: The Stranger Test

“Let’s try it with an even more complex idea, blockchain.”

ComprehensionDrew MagnessOctober 31, 2018Comprehension, communication, debate, speech, complexity, simplicity, tags, organization, novice, clearerComment

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