Resolved: In democratic elections, the public’s right to know ought to be valued above a candidate’s right to privacy.
Economic Stability vs Economic Growth
Resolved: Economic stability is more important than economic growth.
Preventive War
Resolved: Preventive war is ethical.
Assimilation vs Multiculturalism
Resolved: Culture ought to value assimilation over multiculturalism.
Flowing Lincoln-Douglas
This video is part of a larger 12-lesson course on Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Mr. Jeub teaches the structure of a typical LD debate round through understanding the flow. Once the flow is understood, so much of the entire debate round is understood.
Fair Trade vs Free Trade
Resolved: When in conflict, governments should value fair trade above free trade.
Truth-seeking vs Individual Privacy
Resolved: Criminal procedure should value truth-seeking over individual privacy.
Using Logic in Debate
Logic is used to build arguments as well as attack your opponent’s arguments. Brooke Wade, national NCFCA champion in Lincoln-Douglas debate, gives her ideas on how to apply logic in the round.
Organization and Time Management
Lincoln-Douglas debate has a very tight timeframe for its speeches. Organization and time management are very important. LD champion Jon “De” Bateman gives his ideas on how to best organize your speeches and manage your time in an LD round.
Principles of Great Refutation
Understanding the format of an argument is the basis for preparing a strong refutation. Lincoln-Douglas debater Lydia Williams explains to novice debaters how to attack basic arguments and build the rebuttal that will win rounds.
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