by Noah Howard | Apr 7, 2018 | From Novice to Intermediate, Strategy, Technique
Here at Ethos, we spend a lot of time talking about all the different strategies there are for winning debate rounds, and while winning shouldn’t be the only reason you debate, it’s definitely more fun when you do. In that vein, here are the 5 most important things to...
by Noah Howard | Feb 7, 2018 | Negative, Strategy
Here at Ethos, most of our writers will advocate a shell and extend strategy for TP debaters. I’ve used it for the majority of my debate career myself, and it’s served me pretty well. Sometimes, though, I like to change things up and try out a new strategy, and...
by Noah Howard | Jan 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
…I wish you would’ve spent a little more time responding to their solvency argument… GOV team spent a lot of time defending but completely ignored the crux… I didn’t really fully understand how your Korea example applied… Ever gotten comments...
by Noah Howard | Dec 9, 2017 | Communication/Rhetoric, From Intermediate to Advanced
Having trouble getting your points across? Feel as though your audience is almost falling asleep as you talk? Getting comments like, “try not to speak monotone” or, “try to sound more interesting”? If any of this sounds like you, fear not, because all is not lost. You...
by Noah Howard | Nov 29, 2017 | From Intermediate to Advanced, Strategy, Technique, Thinking Strategically
Throughout life (and especially in debate), the biggest improvements are oftentimes made with the slightest of changes. And usually, those changes have to do with the way you think. Change your mindset, and you can change the way you play the game. So what does this...