You’ll often run into situations in debate where you need a basic grasp of statistics and willingness to do the math in order to argue effectively. As a result, here’s a quick overview of statistics and some helpful thoughts on doing the math. In debate, you’ll often come across inferential statistics. Inferential statistics is using […]
Webinar recording and recap
Well, that was certainly interesting. Doing the webinar with power flickering on and off due to severe wind, I mean. I’m also referring to switching last second to using a friend’s laptop to do the webinar, since it wouldn’t shut off every time the power did. It was also interesting for the audience, since there […]
Sketchy debate tactics
Note: this will be a lengthy post, but I strongly encourage you to read every word. It’s about time we have a serious talk about debate ethics. Disclaimer: This is not meant to put down or defame anyone, so for that reason I will include no examples (except for one about me getting adjudicated). Let’s […]
Get a 5 in evidence
Evidence is undeniably one of the most important parts of Team Policy debate. I care about it particularly because a good evidence battle can win you a round, and because there’s an entire category of speaker points dedicated to evidence. Here are a few tips for getting a perfect 5 in the evidence category. 1. Vocal […]
Emphasis by positioning
When you need to make a point stand out in a judge’s mind, it’s time to pull out all stops and give them the best you have. One technique I seldom see used is positioning in order to emphasize key points. How it’s done Before I begin, this is not to be overused. Someone who […]
3 ways to help the judge flow
One of the best ways to be memorable is to have a permanent record of the great things you said in the judge’s hands. Not only are you trying to persuade the judge, you’re trying to get their notes to look like yours. I’ll keep it simple: here’s how to get your judge to […]