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 Bronson Bast | Jun 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
Okay, so most of us know the drill. If you’re reading a piece of evidence and you come across a name that you can’t pronounce just make it up right? Nobodies going to know the difference. While that may work for obscure authors like Dr. Anil K. Rajvanshi...
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 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 18, 2010 | Coaching
Here’s a serious post… I’m coming to judge some rounds at nationals again this year. Last year I sent some excellent debaters packing to their car for full articles after the round. Here are a couple tips in preparing for nationals… which can...
