by Isaiah McPeak | Jul 23, 2016 | Stoa Resolutions
I’ve already judged about 12 rounds and debated about 6 this season, besides coaching four topics and parli. It was a good start for tasting what some of the topics have to offer. 2016–17 should be a great season! Here’s why I’m excited. I’ll go ahead and assume you...
by Harrison Durland | Jul 23, 2016 | Strategy, Technique
Author/Editor note (2020): I have substantially changed my views on some aspects of this–especially points under the “No case is unbeatable” section (which, in hindsight, highlights a rather unrealistic, naïve/innocent view of politics). However, I...
by Harrison Durland | Jul 18, 2016 | Research Tips, Stoa Resolutions
It’s July, which means fireworks, the beach, and, of course, competitive debate! Granted, it may only be the middle of summer, but we here at Ethos are all springing into the next debate year’s topics. Yes, in addition to this series on Stoa TP, we are also beginning...
by Brennan Herring | Jul 10, 2016 | Counterplans, Strategy, Technique
Most debate rounds go a little bit like this: AFF: Here’s a problem, and here’s the solution! NEG: Nah, what we have is just fine. AFF: No, action is needed! Let’s go over the problems again. NEG: Ehhh, nah. Still think we are fine where we are. Then the rebuttals...
by Isaiah McPeak | Jul 8, 2016 | Technique
Everything I have vs. Some things to consider – You can list out every thing you thought of, a full idea unload at the max of your ability, or demonstrate the confidence of selection. A more persuasive disposition implies that there is more you could have said but did...
