by Joshua Hu | Mar 31, 2018 | Parliamentary, The Parli Station
My last post detailed how to prepare for parliamentary debate by expanding your knowledge base. But with that knowledge on hand, how can you best use your precious minutes of prep time? Generally, your prep sessions are best divided into three sections. Giraldine...
by Joshua Hu | Mar 24, 2018 | Parliamentary, Research Tips, The Parli Station
Collegiate British Parliamentary (BP) debate has been a new experience for me. No electronic resources, no consulting outside help is allowed. Only your mind, your partner, and perhaps some printed materials (like a copy of The Economist, some fact sheets, or an...
by Joshua Anumolu | Mar 17, 2018 | Communication/Rhetoric, Technique
This post is a continuation of our series on how to have influence. Part one examined reciprocity, part two focused on the contrast principle, and part three began a discussion on commitment and consistency. This post finishes up part three with a few more tips on how...
by Joshua Anumolu | Mar 14, 2018 | Communication/Rhetoric, Technique
This post is part of a series on how to have influence. Be sure to read parts one and two for more tips on building your influence. “It’s easier to resist at the beginning than at the end.” – Leonardo da Vinci This post will cover the third...
by Thaddeus Tague | Mar 10, 2018 | Best Resources, Coaching, Coaching a Club, Soapbox
Ethos camps are back! We are in the middle of scheduling and working out logistics for as many camps as we can. The camps page itself won’t be up for a bit, however, we did want to notify you of the first camp on the books! Patrick Henry College is hosting a week-long...
by Anna Johansen | Mar 7, 2018 | Speech Events, Technique, Top Drills
Welcome to our Speed Tip Series—snapshots of common issues faced by debaters, paired with quick tips to remedy them. Let us know if there’s a particular topic you’d like to see covered in a Speed Tip! Everyone knows about filler words: the perfidious little invaders...
