by Noah Howard | Jan 27, 2017 | From Intermediate to Advanced
Are you looking to bring your affirmative case to the next level, but don’t know what to add? Here are the top five tips to help your aff rounds gain a new edge. Tip #1: Memorize facts and quotes The first time I saw this done with a quote was in outrounds at NCFCA...
by Harrison Durland | Jan 25, 2017 | Coaching a Club
I’m going to be honest, I have no idea what we were doing sometimes. Now, I’d definitely say that our club had a relatively good level of organization. However, the seemingly inevitable degree of chaos in some of our practices drove me crazy. Aside from deciding how...
by Joshua Anumolu | Jan 23, 2017 | Coaching, Soapbox, Technique
The ancient Greek philosopher and rhetorician Gorgias was a very talented orator. He was so persuasive that he said he could persuade people into believing him through charlatanry, which led to the term “sophistry.” Socrates labeled sophistry as a manipulative form of...
by emilyerose | Jan 16, 2017 | From Advanced to National-Class, Soapbox
“I will never lose the same way twice.” Earlier in my speech and debate career, when I would receive that horrible fifth and below circle on my speech ballots or when I’d lose a round, I would blame it on some judge being ridiculous or my opponent sliming me in a...
by Anna Johansen | Jan 9, 2017 | Best Resources
“Here,” I hissed, “this is what to say in response to their point about the evidence.” My partner nodded and took the paper, frantically jotting notes as our prep time dwindled. I poked her. “They say that it doesn’t apply because it’s talking about the state level,...
by Joshua Anumolu | Jan 4, 2017 | Best Resources, Debate Rounds, DebateSmart, Strategy
Running fewer arguments in round helps you in two critical areas of speaking: in your content and in your delivery. Content Running fewer arguments leads to better or higher quality arguments that are more likely to persuade the audience, for the following reasons....
