by Zack Voell | Jul 5, 2010 | Coaching, Strategy
Just one word; that is all I want to say: wait. (no exclamation points or BIG bold font…) I was talking with a friend of mine who graduated this year and he pointed out that many/most people don’t keep their “June-Cases”, “July-Cases”,…or for that matter sometimes...
by Isaiah McPeak | Jun 26, 2010 | Research Tips
We have often written about tags on this blog. I have a new example for you. First, recall the TWO meanings of the word “tag”. One is the bold line in a brief that helps you know exactly what the card says, the other is your point that the judge is to...
by firewire | Jun 2, 2010 | Strategy
I just got back last week from the first annual National Invitational Tournament of Champions (aka NITOC). Since it was a national tournament, I had the opportunity to watch & debate several excellent teams who will also be going to the NCFCA national...
by Lisa Alexander | May 20, 2010 | From Advanced to National-Class, Strategy
Every year students ask us how to prep for nationals. Here is our answer which will also be included in the upcoming strategy guide. Reread all your evidence. You already have a mountain of evidence. I know this because you are Ethos users. That generally means you...
by Isaiah McPeak | May 12, 2010 | Strategy
I recently referred a quarterfinal round at Christian Nationals (college circuit). Most debaters know what they should be doing in rebuttals to weigh. Dan Nadal actually DID it. It’s something basic. It should be something we all know. But I hardly ever see it...
by Lisa Alexander | Apr 15, 2010 | Technique
Debate begins with the first affirmative speaker presenting a prima facie case. The case usually consists of a discussion on why it is needed, how it will work, why it works, and what good it will do. It stands “on its face” when complete with evidence. It...
