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In the competitive world of debate, understanding how judges evaluate rounds can significantly enhance your performance. While judges come from diverse backgrounds and may hold different personal preferences, they generally adhere to certain principles when determining the winning team. Recognizing these common criteria allows you to align your strategies in …
2024 was another incredible year at the Vancouver Debate Academy, with thousand of students building friendships, growing in confidence, and finding their voice through debate. Whether in the classroom or on the stage, VDA's outstanding team of coaches and debaters worked together to make 2024 a year to remember. On …
Evidence forms the basis of every argument you will hear in a debate. Depending on the format, they may be incredibly structured into templates with the author's name and exact quotes or the implied basis of a well-rounded argument without much specificity. While debates can be quite the picture-painting expedition …
Resolved: The United States should substantially reduce its military support of Taiwan by Stormee Massey on 10/25/2024 As we transition away from the Septober Southern Border discussion, Nocember points us toward an equally complex issue. The geopolitical environment surrounding Taiwan has long been divisive and continues to complicate relations between …
I remember the first debate tournament I ever attended. It was fall, and the air in the hallways of Mount Allison University was dense with tension and anticipation. There was a tactile energy to it all: the feel of the hand-me-down suit jacket I’d gotten from my older sister, too …
It’s easy to trace the arc of competitive debate if you know where to look. Begin with Athens. Begin with the men, their chins raised, their hands gesturing outward as if the weight of the world were in their arguments. It might as well have been. Athens was where words …
Debates serve as a mechanism for challenging the status quo. Debate stands as a dynamic and influential tool in the realm of social advocacy, playing a pivotal role in amplifying voices and driving positive change. This structured form of discourse provides a platform for individuals to express their opinions on …
Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you were someone else? Or what it would be like to live somewhere else? How would you see the world? Would you have the same opinions? The same beliefs? Though our world is such a diverse and vast place, some …
Informally, I first started debating when I began arguing with my parents over bedtime at the age of seven. More formally, I began in junior high school, and it's been a part of my life ever since. What started as a way to stretch the boundaries of my curfew became …
The past few years have seen a massive boom in artificial intelligence technology, and with it, the use of ChatGPT as a tool for crafting debate speeches. And, indeed, the allure of employing AI tools like ChatGPT for constructing arguments is undeniable. They offer a seemingly effortless pathway to generating …
Despite what popular media will tell, you debates are about more than just facts and logic. Sure, having a strong argument with solid evidence is key, but to truly sway the audience, you need to tap into their emotions. That's where pathos comes in— the ability to evoke feelings and …
Summer can be a frustrating time for high school debaters. Tournaments are scarce and classes are out of session, leaving you with the nagging feeling that your skills might be slipping. But fear not! Here are some tips to stay sharp and maintain your debate practice rhythm over the summer …
