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Three Resources for Debate Research

  • Categories Blog-vda
  • Date 2022-07-28
2022-07-28
Unlike impromptu styles of debate like British Parliamentary, many styles are either entirely prepared or include rounds of prepped debates. These include World Schools Debate, Canadian National style, and Public Forum. For these styles it’s important to develop strong research skills, in order to build strong cases with creative, topical …
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Three Research Tips from Top Debaters

  • Categories Blog-vda
  • Date 2022-06-28
2022-06-28
This may seem obvious, but consistently taking notes as you read, watch, or listen to sources, is key to effective and efficient research. Even just underlining or highlighting keywords and phrases significantly improves your ability to remember new information, and remember key concepts to come back to later on. Even …
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Tips for Refutation

  • Categories Blog-vda
  • Date 2022-06-27
2022-06-27
Debate, like any sport, is a game that requires a balance of offense and defense. However, the way that offense and defense functions is different than what you may expect. In debate, your opponent’s arguments are like points they are trying to score, and your job is to block their …
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6 Tips for More Eloquent Speech

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  • Date 2022-04-28
2022-04-28
6 Tips for More Eloquent SpeechEasy to implement strategies for effective communication Think back on a recent speech or presentation that really captured your attention and had you thinking about it days later. What magic did the speaker cast to make it so spellbinding?  Fortunately, it’s nothing quite so arcane. …
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6 Tips for Questioning

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  • Date 2022-04-08
2022-04-08
by Stormee Massey on 3/6/22 Imagine this: you are in a debate round and it is time for cross-fire. You know your opponents will be asking you questions, but you realize quickly that you don’t have any of your own questions to ask. Sometimes in debate, we get so caught …
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Five Ways Debate Promotes Lifelong Learning

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  • Date 2022-02-10
2022-02-10
1.Taking charge of your education The stereotypical image of education is of a lecturing teacher droning on while silent, note-taking students struggling to fight off sleep. Students and teachers alike complain about this way of doing things. But there’s really nothing “traditional” about this rote model of learning at all. …
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5 Tips For Thinking More Critically

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  • Date 2022-01-26
2022-01-26
1. Think Slow and Steady Critical thinking can be most useful — and most difficult — when you’re confronted with an unfamiliar problem. In these situations, it’s often best to slow down rather than looking for shortcuts or going with your gut. Instead, take a step back, gather whatever information …
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5 Tips for Overcoming Speech Anxiety

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  • Date 2022-01-11
2022-01-11
You’re about to go on stage to speak before a huge audience. Your palms are sweaty, knees are shaking, and the butterflies in your stomach are fluttering at max speed. How will you ever make it through the presentation without throwing up?!  If only you had read some tips for …
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Notice: 2022 Term 2 COVID Update

  • Categories Class Policy
  • Date 2022-01-10
2022-01-10

Dear VDA/VWA families: First, thanks so much for all your continued support, we cannot thank you enough as we work to bring the highest quality of instruction during uncertain times. The health and safety of your child and of our community remains our highest priority, and while we started in …

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5 Tips for Overcoming Speech Anxiety

  • Categories Blog-vda
  • Date 2021-12-13
2021-12-13
You’re about to go on stage to speak before a huge audience. Your palms are sweaty, knees are shaking, and the butterflies in your stomach are fluttering at max speed. How will you ever make it through the presentation without throwing up?!  If only you had read some tips for …
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