by emilyerose | Oct 13, 2017 | Bonus Evidence, Ethos Info
We can’t wait to show you guys what we’ve been cooking up over here in sourcebook central. We’re in the middle of an editing storm right now, prepping the briefs that you guys will be using to expand your knowledge and win tournaments! We finally...
by Emily Rose | Jul 11, 2017 | Affirmatives, Bonus Evidence, Coaching, Debate Blog, Debate Rounds, LD, Preemptive War LD 17-18, Question and Answer, Stoa, Stoa Resolutions
Get ahead on this year’s STOA LD resolution by getting an overview of the topic and having your questions asked and answered. Ethos’ Emily Rose interviews political scientist, history buff, and war veteran Dr. Joe Dunn on the subject of preemptive war....
by Noah Farley | Feb 8, 2017 | Bonus Evidence, Debate Blog
Two debaters in suits walk into a large auditorium. Their hands are sweating as they lay down the files of evidence they have studied for months, in preparation for this very moment. The first speaker begins his introduction facing a nine-judge panel, in what may be...
by Joshua Anumolu | Feb 3, 2017 | Bonus Evidence, Lies of Rhetoric
What is a Logical Fallacy? A Logical fallacy is an argument that makes a flaw or error in its reasoning. Using logic – and knowing about fallacies – is a potent and formidable tool one can use, in both debate and in life. Pointing out a logical fallacy can...
by Noah Amedick | Feb 1, 2017 | Bonus Evidence, Debate Blog, LD, NCFCA Resolutions, Rehab v. Retribution LD 16-17
“I hate LD. You just talk about things you don’t understand and you never get anywhere.” My brother said this to me as we were driving home from our most recent tournament. I asked him exactly what he meant and we discussed the concept of justice. His point was that...
by Noah Farley | Dec 22, 2016 | Bonus Evidence, Debate Blog, Example Rounds, Briefs, and Case Studies, LD
To be honest, I did not want to use briefs for LD until last year. Last year, I collected a lot of evidence so that I would be able to discuss applications, but I would always attempt to refocus the debate on the terms I wanted to discuss; I would try to make...
