by Andrew Min | Nov 11, 2010 | Research Tips
A lot of people wonder how Ethos briefs could possibly be so long. Do we have lives? Are we just research zombies? Are we, possibly, robots? While all these are very plausible theories (and while I have considered the last one for *certain* members of our staff :P),...
by Isaiah McPeak | Nov 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
We warned you about it before and the moment has arrived. Call for 1ACs Not to exceed 2,000 words, excepting those with a strikethrough that are included for context. [To strikethrough in Word press ctrl + d (cmd + d for Mac), click strikethrough.] Submit a Word or...
by Anthony Severin | Nov 4, 2010 | Coaching, From Novice to Intermediate, Strategy
It will happen to the best of debaters. The idea that once so intrigued judges, wowed parents, and left negative teams with their jaws hanging open* sometimes loses it’s effectiveness. Or, maybe that effectiveness was never there in the first place, and despite...
by Isaiah McPeak | Nov 1, 2010 | Featured, Strategy
I was recently asked several questions about disadvantages via emails. There will be more to come on types of disadvantages and fleshing out each of the points below, but I figure it is best to start with an overview of disadvantages and what you can say against them....
by Joseph Samelson | Oct 30, 2010 | Technique, Video
This is someone who’s running for his county’s Secretary of the treasury. I don’t think I need to explain anything, just watch at least the first two minutes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMgyi57s-A4
