NCFCA TP Case: Taking the Bite Out of Crime

My partner Michael and I had a blast using this case when we were competitors - alongside our friends Chris and Silas.

Case WritingJoseph AbellJanuary 25, 2019ncfca, tp, debate, policy, TP, resolution, federal court system, bite mark evidenceComment

From Novice to Titan: The Tiers of Excellence

A debater will transition through six stages in his development. Here’s what they look like.

Advanced, NoviceJoseph AbellJanuary 23, 2019stoa, ncfca, debate, growth, progress, development, novice, titanComment

6 Advanced Impromptu Drills

Here are some fun ways to up the ante, rated in order of ascending difficulty.

Speech, AdvancedJoseph AbellJanuary 21, 2019impromptu, practice, progress, drills, speech, stoa, ncfcaComment

We've Released a Case for Stoa TP

We’re creating a new federal body. Yes, you read that right.

Case Writing, StrategyJoseph AbellJanuary 18, 2019stoa, tp, free, case, 1AC, 2019, foreign aid, substantially reform its foreign aidComment

It's Here: The Ace Peak Society

We’re happy to announce that we’ve created a way for Ace Peak students to connect with each other: The Ace Peak Society.

Life, StrategyJoseph AbellJanuary 16, 2019stoa, ncfca, facebook, social, media, group, ace, peak, society, share, collaborate, research, brief Comments

Introducing Ace Peak Resources

Oh yeah, we’ve just been writing some code.

LifeJoseph AbellJanuary 14, 2019stoa, ncfca, parli, debate, practice, generator, ace peak, ace, peak, resolution, impromptu, topic Comment

Free Case: The Humanity Principle

Merry Christmas! Here’s a free affirmative case for NCFCA LDers.

30 Practice Debate Resolutions (#12)

We out here. Here are 30 new resolutions, as always divided by value, fact, and policy.

ResolutionsDrew MagnessDecember 21, 2018resolution, resolutions, list, debate, practice, stoa, ncfca, debate practice, parli, parliamentaryComment

For Judges: Giving Ballot Feedback

“Hey Drew and Joe! I love judging, but don’t always feel like I’m very good at giving constructive feedback and encouragement.”

Persuasion, LifeJoseph AbellDecember 19, 2018stoa, ncfca, debate, round, judge, argumentation, argument, persuasion, confusion, organization, clarity, feedback, criticism, constructiveComment

How to Answer an Unreasonable Question

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

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