by Josiah McPeak | Aug 14, 2010 | Strategy
What does it take to win nationals (This is what I’m supposed to write about but I don’t presume to know the answer so I will tell you a few things I have learned) A little game of True or False. You have to network with other debaters. TRUE, if you take away the net...
by prestonblack | Jul 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
If I’ve learned anything from Joseph, it’s the fact that any and every affirmative case needs to have something called “advocacy”. Having advocacy for your plan means that somebody – hopefully an expert – says that your plan should be passed. The first question I will...
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 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...
by Lisa Alexander | Apr 3, 2010 | Strategy
One of the questions I get asked is how to prep for regionals. Here are a few steps that will help you out. 1. Polish your 1AC and get it in good shape. Re-visit all of your affirmative evidence, check your citations, check the quality of your evidence, check your...
