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Breaking down the October Public Forum resolution
A full framework for both sides of this month’s topic, including the three arguments we expect to see most often and how to answer each.
Read article →How to flow a debate round without falling behind
Flow notation is the single skill that separates novices from intermediate competitors. Here’s a system you can learn in an afternoon.
Read article →What actually happens at a debate tournament
A plain-language guide for guardians attending their first event: the schedule, the vocabulary, and what your job is on the day.
Read article →Six ways to open a speech that aren’t a quotation
Opening with a dictionary definition or a famous quote is the most common novice mistake. These alternatives work better.
Read article →A first-time judge’s guide to scoring a round
You don’t need a debate background to judge well. This covers our criteria, common pitfalls, and how to write feedback students can use.
Read article →Helping a nervous speaker without making it worse
Performance anxiety is normal and mostly responds to preparation rather than reassurance. What to say, and what to avoid saying.
Read article →Each article has its own page and Article schema, so search engines index them individually.
The beginner’s guide to your first debate round
Twenty-four pages covering format basics, flow notation, how judges score, and what to do when your mind goes blank. Free, no strings.
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