by Noah McKay | Feb 2, 2022 | Lincoln-Douglas
The Problem Definitional vagueness is par for the course in Lincoln Douglas debate; in fact, most resolutions are meant to be semantically malleable enough to admit of several interpretations. But this year’s NCFCA resolution is vague in an unusual way. The problem is...
by Ellie Harris | Mar 26, 2021 | Advocacy, From Intermediate to Advanced
Carefully read a list of numbers, wait a minute or two, and then try to recall as many of those numbers as you can. It’ll probably be easiest to remember the first and last few numbers. That’s because your brain is wired to recall things in order of primacy and...
by Joshua Anumolu | Sep 19, 2019 | Research Tips, Team Policy
I just read (skimmed) a book entitled Smaller Faster Lighter Denser Cheaper by Robert Bryce. It provides an illuminating history of many of the most influential and amazing technologies and innovations throughout the history of mankind. But the last section of the...
by Sebastian Anastasi | Aug 14, 2019 | Announcements, Ethos Info, Research Tips, Stoa Resolutions, Team Policy
As a young debater, the end of the summer was always like Christmas: sourcebooks were coming! (It was a very nerdy Christmas, but still…) Finding out what briefs were being published in each sourcebook was something I eagerly looked forward to. This year I’ve had the...
by Anna Johansen | Apr 22, 2019 | Lincoln-Douglas, Research Tips
It’s that time of year again…voting is open to determine NCFCA’s 2019-2020 debate resolution! Before you cast your ballot, read up on what Josh Hu and Joel Erickson have to say about the LD options. A. Resolved: Individuals have a right to health-care. Josh This...
