In policy debate, “topicality” helps keep the debate within the boundaries of the resolution. In this camp session, “Coach Vance” Trefethen explains what topicality is, how it is used, and how to impact it in a debate round.
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Higher Education
Resolved: The United States should significantly reform its policies regarding higher education.
Transportation
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially reform its transportation policy.
China
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially reform its policies toward the People’s Republic of China. (NCFCA)
Agriculture and Food Safety
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reform its agriculture and/or food safety policy in the United States.
Federal Court Reform
Resolved: That the United States Federal Court system should be significantly reformed.
Eastern Trade
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reform its trade policy with one or more of the following nations: China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan.
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Electronic Surveillance
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reform its electronic surveillance law.