The average debate round plays out something like this:
Affirmative Constructives: This!
Negative Constructibes: That!
The average debate round plays out something like this:
Affirmative Constructives: This!
Negative Constructibes: That!
You know the drill. Here are 30 new resolutions: use them for a practice parli round!
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They bring the teams up to announce the topic. A tournament official announces the resolution into a microphone; both teams madly dash to a room…
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Plan: The judge will set himself on fire and jump off a cliff.
“The judge should buy one of Apple’s new iPhones.”
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Read MoreAce Peak is creating a resolution vault. Here is the start of it!
Read MoreAcademic debate offers resolutions with three different kinds of claims: value, fact, and policy. Understanding the difference between them allows you to craft your case with precision, and deliver your advocacy with accuracy.
Read MoreThe academic debate season is underway. Whether you're in LD or TP, it’s time to dive into the topic and learn as much about it as you can. Unfortunately, a lot of competitors…
Read MoreAfter months of phone conversations, planning, and computer coding, the new Ace Peak has arrived. Here’s what’s different.
Read MoreHere it is.
Read MoreLast time, we covered three mistakes people make at Nationals. Here are three more.
Read MoreNationals is right around the corner! Debate like a veteran by avoiding these common mistakes.
Read MoreStoa's new policy resolutions are out. Let's take a look!
Read MoreStoa's LD resolutions are out. Let's take a look!
Read MoreConcluding a speech is difficult. Let's talk about how to do it in a meaningful way.
Read MoreCounter-warrants are an advanced strategy. Here are three general templates you can use to set yours apart...
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