Debate
So you're interested in learning how to debate? Excellent. Remember, debating is not just about arguing, or fighting, or "being right", it's about creating the best argument. You must convince the judge that you are the best debater, not just that your view is correct.
The biggest part of the debate is preparation. The sources on this page are designed just to give you a sense of how to create a quality preparation. It's ultimately up to you to conduct all the research and fully prepare. Work together with your fellow teammates. You're all on the same side....for now
Current Topics
Lincoln Douglas (Nov/Dec): Resolved: The United States ought to guarantee universal health care for its citizens. Lincoln/Douglas (Jan/Feb):Resolved: Rehabilitation ought to be valued above retribution in the United States n n criminal justice system.
Public Forum (Dec.): Resolved: The United States should prioritize tax increases over spending cuts.
(January)-Resolved: On balance, the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission harms the election process.
(January)-Resolved: On balance, the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission harms the election process.
Debate: LD, PF, and Congress
Instructions: To access materials, click the button below. You will be able to view pieces as PDFs on the webpage. If you would like to download a file, just click "download" in the top right corner. Note: all videos will appear as HTML files and must be downloaded to be viewed.
Whatever you do, do not delete anything!
Whatever you do, do not delete anything!
National Finals 2012:
If you're new to the team and looking for inspiration, click here to access the videos from the National Championships last year. Who knows, this year it could be you...
Declamation, Extemp, and Policy
At the moment, I have no materials on these events. Historically, we have not focused on them in the past. If you find yourself interested in these, please let me know
