Resources
LD November
LD November
Topic Lecture
Topic Lecture
An expansive overview of the topic
with Aff and Neg ground and
K, Trad, and Phil strategies.
Aff & Neg Briefs
Aff & Neg Briefs
An intro to starter arguments.
Aff: Climate Change & Food Security.
Neg: Biodiversity Loss, Oil, and
Economic Decline.
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An expansive overview
of the topic with Aff and
Neg ground and K, Trad,
and Phil strategies.
An intro to starter
arguments. Court Clog,
Agency, and Victims on Aff,
Coersion, Deportations, and
Mass Incarceration on Neg.
PF November
PF November
A short starter brief with
Aff arguments on the
economy and climate
change and the Neg
argument over trade.
An expansive overview of
the topic with background
and strategies and
arguments for both sides.
Topic Lecture
Topic Lecture
Aff & Neg Briefs
Aff & Neg Briefs
An expansive overview of the topic
with background and strategies and
arguments for both sides.
An intro to starter arguments.
Aff: Cartels, CSAM, Anti-Trust,
Factory Farming, Narrative, and more.
Neg: Artificial Intelligence.
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An expansive overview of the topic
with background and strategies and
arguments for both sides.
World Schools
World Schools
Impromptu rounds are some of the hardest at tournaments, from “Should an isolated island search for other nations?” to “Should Mexico choose one cartel to monopolize the drug market?” Impromptu poses interesting and difficult questions. To make sure everyone is set up for success in these kinds of rounds, this doc will, hopefully, have a comprehensive guide to help you dominate impromptu rounds.
A comprehensive overview
to world schools debate for
anyone looking to join!
This guide gives a basic
overview of the event,
explains pre-round motions
and cases, and breaks down
the in-round speeches.
With a plethora of examples
and thorough explanations,
this intro has everything
you need to start!
Strategies
Strategies
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Introductory Guides
Introductory Guides
Introductory Guides
Holistic introductions to a range of debate skills, from public speaking to lay debate to progressive argumentation, these lessons will help you master techniques and understand foundational topics.
Holistic introductions to a range of debate skills, from public speaking to lay debate to progressive argumentation, these lessons will help you master techniques and understand foundational topics.
Holistic introductions to a range of debate skills, from public speaking to lay debate to progressive argumentation, these lessons will help you master techniques and understand foundational topics.
Public Speaking
Before mastering the complexities of debate—whether a K or Theory—success starts with the ability to speak confidently. This drive is designed to sharpen students’ public speaking and debate skills, fostering self-confidence and critical thinking essential for success in all areas of the activity. By the end, participants will have the tools necessary to navigate both internal and external challenges they may encounter with clarity and poise. Complete with structured lessons and at-home activities, this curriculum guides students through the first step of their debate journey, immersing them in the arena by teaching them to use their voice effectively
Lay Debate
Hi! My name is Arrman, and I'm a senior at Plano West in Plano, Texas. I've done PF for the past 4 years, debated a ton of lay rounds along the way, and have a lot of opinions to put down. This guide to lay debate will go as follows: first, we’ll tackle misconceptions about lay debate; then, I'll walk you through every part of a lay round (pre-tournament prep, sitting outside the room before the round, setting up before the round starts, the round itself, what to do after the round); finally, we’ll talk about how to put it all together.
Hi! My name is Arrman, and I'm a senior at Plano West in Plano, Texas. I've done PF for the past 4 years, debated a ton of lay rounds along the way, and have a lot of opinions to put down. This guide to lay debate will go as follows: first, we’ll tackle misconceptions about lay debate; then, I'll walk you through every part of a lay round (pre-tournament prep, sitting outside the room before the round, setting up before the round starts, the round itself, what to do after the round); finally, we’ll talk about how to put it all together.
Progressive Debate
As an increasingly vital and prominent aspect of debate, progressive argumentation focuses on shaping norms of the space and influences our perceptions of the world around us. This file has both an introduction to Theory and Kritiks, two of the most common forms of progressive debate. This comprehensive guide introduces key aspects of these arguments, provides examples, and includes step-by-step guides on running and answering them. Written by some of the best debaters on the circuit, these introductions serve as a first step to mastering progressive debate.
Hi! My name is Arrman, and I'm a senior at Plano West in Plano, Texas. I've done PF for the past 4 years, debated a ton of lay rounds along the way, and have a lot of opinions to put down. This guide to lay debate will go as follows: first, we’ll tackle misconceptions about lay debate; then, I'll walk you through every part of a lay round (pre-tournament prep, sitting outside the room before the round, setting up before the round starts, the round itself, what to do after the round); finally, we’ll talk about how to put it all together.
Hi! My name is Arrman, and I'm a senior at Plano West in Plano, Texas. I've done PF for the past 4 years, debated a ton of lay rounds along the way, and have a lot of opinions to put down. This guide to lay debate will go as follows: first, we’ll tackle misconceptions about lay debate; then, I'll walk you through every part of a lay round (pre-tournament prep, sitting outside the room before the round, setting up before the round starts, the round itself, what to do after the round); finally, we’ll talk about how to put it all together.
Before mastering the complexities of debate—whether a K or Theory—success starts with the ability to speak confidently. This drive is designed to sharpen students’ public speaking and debate skills, fostering self-confidence and critical thinking essential for success in all areas of the activity. By the end, participants will have the tools necessary to navigate both internal and external challenges they may encounter with clarity and poise. Complete with structured lessons and at-home activities, this curriculum guides students through the first step of their debate journey, immersing them in the arena by teaching them to use their voice effectively
Before mastering the complexities of debate—whether a K or Theory—success starts with the ability to speak confidently. This drive is designed to sharpen students’ public speaking and debate skills, fostering self-confidence and critical thinking essential for success in all areas of the activity. By the end, participants will have the tools necessary to navigate both internal and external challenges they may encounter with clarity and poise. Complete with structured lessons and at-home activities, this curriculum guides students through the first step of their debate journey, immersing them in the arena by teaching them to use their voice effectively
K Metafile
Disability Prog
Two types of progressive argumentation for disabled debaters, promoting equality in the face of ableism in the event. Our Dysfluency K metafile includes everything you need from case arguments to blocks to weighing. Our Speed Theory Shell attempts to rectify unfair imbalances by setting equitable norms.
LD: A2 Tricks
This is a file for use by LD novices and intermediates getting into circuit debate. Circuit debate often involves tricks, theory, critiques, and the numerous interactions that come with them intersecting at the many different role of the ballots. This is an introductory resource to use in tricks debate, mainly from the standpoint of someone not looking to engage in tricks. This should not be used as an end-all-be-all file in every instance, but is simply an introductory basis to aid with prep and basic understanding.
Prep
Prep
These files compose of documents and cards that can be read in round or used to practice different forms of argumentation. Some are cases while others are blocks, but they can all help you better comprehend progressive debate and serve as a foundation for in-round advocacy.
These files compose of documents and cards that can be read in round or used to practice different forms of argumentation. Some are cases while others are blocks, but they can all help you better comprehend progressive debate and serve as a foundation for in-round advocacy.
These files compose of documents and cards that can be read in round or used to practice different forms of argumentation. Some are cases while others are blocks, but they can all help you better comprehend progressive debate and serve as a foundation for in-round advocacy.
BIAS TRAINING
BIAS TRAINING
Demo Rounds
Demonstration debates to provide models for discourse across different events, styles and topics.
Demo Rounds
Demonstration debates to provide models for discourse across different events, styles and topics.
Previous Drops
Previous
Drops
LD September
LD September
Topic Lecture
Topic Lecture
An expansive overview of the topic
with Aff and Neg ground and
K, Trad, and Phil strategies.
Aff & Neg Briefs
Aff & Neg Briefs
An intro to starter arguments.
Aff: Court Clog, Agency, and Victims.
Neg: Coersion, Deportations, and
Mass Incarceration
Watch Now
Read Now
An expansive overview
of the topic with Aff and
Neg ground and K, Trad,
and Phil strategies.
An intro to starter
arguments. Court Clog,
Agency, and Victims on Aff,
Coersion, Deportations, and
Mass Incarceration on Neg.
PF September
PF September
A short starter brief with
Aff arguments on the
economy and climate
change and the Neg
argument over trade.
An expansive overview of
the topic with background
and strategies and
arguments for both sides.
Topic Lecture
Topic Lecture
Aff & Neg Briefs
Aff & Neg Briefs
An expansive overview of the topic
with background and strategies and
arguments for both sides.
A short starter brief with Aff
arguments on the economy and
climate change and the Neg
argument over trade.
Watch Now
Read Now
An expansive overview of the topic
with background and strategies and
arguments for both sides.
World Schools
World Schools
A comprehensive overview to
world schools debate for anyone
looking to join! This guide gives a
basic overview of the event, explains
pre-round motions and cases, and
breaks down the in-round speeches.
With a plethora of examples and
thorough explanations, this intro has
everything you need to start!
A comprehensive overview
to world schools debate for
anyone looking to join!
This guide gives a basic
overview of the event,
explains pre-round motions
and cases, and breaks down
the in-round speeches.
With a plethora of examples
and thorough explanations,
this intro has everything
you need to start!
Intro to WSD
Intro to WSD