by Clare Downing | Jan 9, 2016 | Research Tips
1) Ashwander v Tennessee Valley Authority Background: This case outlines the 7 rules of Judicial Restraint. Basically, it outlines the circumstances in which the court will actually hear a case. 1) The court can only decide on issues that are immediate and pressing....
by Emily Rose | Dec 14, 2015 | From Novice to Intermediate, Technique, Thinking Strategically
Unscripted. Fast-paced. No prep time. Cross-examination is the true test of a debater, and my personal favorite in a debate round. It forces you not only to think on your feet, but to reason. It also necessitates a very artful crafting of your questions. This article...
by Blake Toman | Dec 10, 2015 | Technique
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to take a trip Tampa and get out of the cold weather in Chicago. I usually do what most people do on a flight, put on headphones, turn up some music, and sleep. However, this flight was different. Instead of being wedged between...
by Emily Rose | Nov 16, 2015 | Coaching, Research Tips, Strategy, Technique, Thinking Strategically
Before every tournament, my partner took me outside the registration building and had a pow-wow. He wanted to go through each of our briefs and make a strategy out of them, card by card. These two-hour meetings were stressful. As we watched other debaters enjoy...
by Abbey Lovett | Oct 28, 2015 | Coaching, From Novice to Intermediate, Technique, Video
Have you ever sat down to research but didn’t know where to begin? Have you ever spent 5 hours in front of the computer just to find 2 pages of evidence? I know the feeling. In this webinar, Isaiah explains the most effective methods and tools for researching....
by Emily Rose | Oct 26, 2015 | From Advanced to National-Class, Strategy
“Effective debaters” are these elusive creatures, hunted by students year-round, at constant risk of being consumed by the masses. The hunt for debate-senpais is real. Everybody wants to be, or at least know, an effective debater. I won’t judge if...
