by Ben Brown | Apr 14, 2023 | Concept Analysis, Theory
In my estimation, the average person has a relatively high view of “debate” as an activity. In their mind, debate is a competitive endeavor where young people invest time researching current events or philosophy, and, after gathering enough information,...
by Patrick McDonald | Apr 10, 2023 | Speech Events, Strategy
As I have previously noted, each speech category offers something unique—each has a defining aspect. Sometimes, it is fairly easy to determine what the defining aspect of a category is (e.g., Informative and Persuasive). Other times, it can be somewhat difficult to...
by Jeremiah Mosbey | Apr 6, 2023 | Speaking, Speech Events
https://pixabay.com/photos/road-signs-sign-symbols-warning-7055475/ “Tell them what you’re going to tell them, tell it to them, and then tell them what you told them.” Virtually every speaker and debater has received this advice at some point in their career. The...
by Nathanael Morgan | Apr 3, 2023 | Debate Resources, Disadvantages, NCFCA, Stoa, Strategy, Team Policy, Uncategorized
Source: Pixabay In recent years, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend among Team Policy debate, both in Stoa and in NCFCA (although most of my experience has been within the Stoa sphere). As debaters progress in their skills, one idea I almost never hear brought up within...
by Noah McKay | Mar 27, 2023 | Technique
Pixabay.com, https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2020/12/15/16/06/win-5834110_1280.png Regional and national championships are rapidly approaching. If you’re planning to compete, that means you’ll have to step up your game. Here are four ways good debaters can start to...
