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Preparing for Tournaments
Prep Time

Prepared tournaments A prepared tournament is one where the debate motion is released in advance. This means that judges are expecting you to...

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Preparing for Impromptu Debates
Prep Time

It is beneficial to learn how to prepare cases efficiently. Preparation time before an impromptu debate round is normally 30...

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Models
Prep Time

Understanding Models Models are an explanation of how the resolution works that is stated in the first minute of the debate by the first...

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SPLEEM
Prep Time

As debaters become more experienced, patterns between motions become obvious. One of those patterns is theme. Debates about a certain theme have...

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Definitions
Beginner Debate Skills

When teams are given a resolution, the proposition has several jobs including building a model or case stance, and defining the debate. Defining...

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