by Zack Voell | Sep 12, 2012 | From Novice to Intermediate, Technique, Tournaments
Taken/compiled from “The Debate Bible”, by Jon Bruschke Partner Interaction: 1. DO NOT interrupt your prepping partner unless they explicitly ask for your help. Immediately before they get up to speak, you get 30 seconds to tell them the 3 or 4 most...
by Joshua R | Sep 7, 2012 | From Novice to Intermediate
The title here is deceiving. I write this article not just for novice debaters or people who know novice debaters. I write this also for advanced debaters that are looking for ways to contribute positively to the development of junior debaters. In each section,...
by Isaiah McPeak | Aug 31, 2012 | Coaching
Which is better, NCFCA or Stoa? I’m not answering that question. Here’s why: I believe the activity of formally pitting arguments against each other is good. That’s why at Ethos we’re “pro debate,” period. It’s also why...
by Kara Stivers | Aug 3, 2012 | Coaching
Before the debate season began last summer, I informed my partner there was one item I could not debate without. I had to have my Pilot G2 Gel Pens. As quirky as it sounds, there was something comforting about having my pens lined up neatly next to my flowpad. I...
by Zack Voell | Jul 30, 2012 | Coaching
Dr. Tallmon has shared the notes from his lecture during the PHC debate camp for the benefit of not just the campers, but everyone else. His lecture on cultivating pathos and stylistic debate was an incredible experience for all the campers, and much more can be...
