Coach Vaughan – Page 15

Foreign Aid

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

Terrorism

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

Immigration (Legal)

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

Advanced Analysis and Refutation

Analytical thinking is a necessary skill when engaging in argumentation and debate. However, debaters often fail to dig in deeper to truly challenge the claim. In this camp session, “Coach Vance” Trefethen explains how to truly think analytically and refute claims in debate.

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.

Introduction to the SCORRE Method

“SCORRE” is an acronym for a detailed formula for developing consistent and impactful professional speeches. Chris Jeub gives a summary of the method as well as how to apply them to impromptu and platform speeches.

Extemp Ethics

Extemp (as well as other limited-prep events like Apologetics) often allows for unethical use of evidence and research. Listen in to the discussion made at Extemp Camp about ethics in extemporaneous speaking.

Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal communication is what you communication when you’re NOT speaking. Cody Herche explains why this is so important, the queues of nonverbal communication, and how to improve yours in competition.

Organizing Your Platform Speech

Organizing a platform speech takes building a strong thesis and extracting errors of analysis. Cody Herche, a national champion back in his high school days, gives “Cody’s Rules” on organizing platform speeches.

Primary Research

Where are debate rounds won and lost? Larry Sparks believes it is in the research that debaters put together. Mr. Sparks explains the processes he follows to train his debaters for success.