Policy – Page 2

Energy: Part 4 “Status Quo”

In Part 4 of the Energy Policy videos, Coach Vance explains several policies that are great candidates for affirmative plans.

Monetary Policy: Part 3 “History & Status Quo”

In Part 3 of explaining the policy resolution on monetary policy, Coach Vance covers a thorough history of the topic as well as provides ample ideas for policy changes.

Energy: Part 3 “History”

In Part 3 of understanding NCFCA’s resolution on US energy policy, Coach Vance explains its history.

Immigration (Legal)

Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reduce its restrictions on legal immigration to the United States.

Terrorism

Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially reform its foreign policy regarding international terrorism.

Foreign Aid

Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reform its foreign aid.

Government Documents for Research Part 1

The government has excellent sources to study and use when researching the league’s policy debate topic. Matthew Baker covers everything from the US Constitution to modern repositories that debaters can use in their research.

Improving Delivery

“Delivery” is the use of verbal and non-verbal communication to persuade your judge in a debate round. National Lincoln-Douglas debate champions Jon Bateman and Matthew Baker present campers with five delivery techniques to improving delivery.

Value of Library Research

In the world of online debating, it is tempting to write off traditional libraries. They are actually the best place to start your research. Matthew Baker explains.

Strategic Negative Debating Part 1

All debaters will take the negative side of policy debate rounds at least half of the time. Rob Parks gives you techniques, strategies and tools that will help yo be a strong negative debater.