We’re breaking down the most common myths in LD value debate. Here’s part 1.

TheoryJoseph AbellOctober 1, 2018LD, Value, Myths, Theory, Criterion, value, debate, value link, framework, Case Writing, LD case Comments

8 Types of Justice (And How to Deal With Them)

In the current Stoa resolution, this is the obvious front-runner value. But not all justice is created equal. Here are eight possible definition types.

ValueJoseph AbellSeptember 10, 2018Stoa, Justice, LD, Value, Debate, Definition, Truth Seeking, individual privacy, privacy, Criminal Procedure, Case Writing, LD case, aff, negComment

Value, Fact, and Policy Resolutions

Academic 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.

Parli, Case WritingJoseph AbellSeptember 5, 2018LD, Value, policy, Parli, Case WritingComment

The Most Common Mistakes People Make at Nationals (Part 1)

Nationals is right around the corner! Debate like a veteran by avoiding these common mistakes.

Ending the Speech: A Diagnostic

Concluding a speech is difficult. Let's talk about how to do it in a meaningful way.

PersuasionJoseph AbellApril 18, 2018Speaking, Speech, Debate, Delivery, Value, Policy, Parli, Persuasion

Behold, the Value Link

Last time we unpacked what values are, and then how to create them. Now we talk about how to run them...

Case Writing, Value, Theory, LogicJoseph AbellApril 4, 2018Value, Link, Value Link, Debate, Theory, Parli, Stoa, NCFCA, NSDA, Preemptive Warfare, Resolution, Case Writing

When Should I Run Definitions?

Logically, the first step to prove a resolution is to...

Three Ways to Test a Value

A good value meets three standards...

Logic, Value, TheoryJoseph AbellMarch 8, 2018Value, Case Writing, Theory, Justice, Morality, Definition, Weighing Mechanism

Value Theory: Creating Order from Chaos

There's one word that sums up the stigma of high-school value debate...

Value, TheoryJoseph AbellMarch 4, 2018Value, Theory, Lincoln Douglas, NCFCA, Stoa, Debate

How to Explain Things - Part 2

In the last post, I talked about Reference Points: a way to identify the starting point of any explanation.

The second step, logical chronology, tells you how to take your audience the rest of the way.

Logical Chronology

Logical Chronology is the act of presenting ideas...

Joseph AbellFebruary 4, 2018Comprehension, Policy, Value, Case Writing, Evidence

Logical Chronology

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