Thoughts of a Policy Debater

Chasing bids+ breaking new Affs and hearts=a policy princess trying to figure out debate

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Whenever a guy slides into my dms I always confuse him with feminism or insult him with debate puns. And if it's a debate guy... it's even more interesting

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Do you ever just think "hmmm maybe the 1nr should be t" and then you realize you're not the 2n so you don't make that decision and you're aff and you're flowing the neg rn

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If you spell Kritik as critique we know u aren't a true k debater

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So as a Policy debater, I'm better with pure evidence than morals. The problem is, my coach wants everybody to study up for Big Question debate so we can have a tournament of our own to see who goes to Nationals competing in that event. I have no idea where to begin??? I looked at NSDA resources and some articles on the topic but I just don't understand it. How do I do a form of debate with 5 or less minute speeches about morals??? What arguments do I make??? Help???

I’ve never done big questions, but it sounds kinda similar to policy.  I think? you can still use evidence (not sure). 

I would go back to basics. My guess is that it’s more “traditional” debate. Like slower speaking, more persuasive, etc. (just me guessing). I’d say just think about using more emotional appeals and make your logic very clear when weighing your arguments.  It’s probably more explaining and giving real world examples. 

Since it’s more about morals I’d  say think more big picture. so while you should probably still answer your opponent’s arguments, i would  think line  by line would be less important. so probably focusing on the results of the logic used and explaining what each justifies. 

I hope this helped! Good luck+I’m sure you’re gonna do great!

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Winning a tournament reading only fem is the best feeling ever

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These novices give me hope for the future

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all i aspire to be in debate

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I love to make kritikal policy debate aesthetics so here’s some conquergood vibes

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Houseparty has just become a place for debaters to argue about t subs from last year and to gossip about camp drama

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What to get a debater for the holidays

1. Two bids to the TOC (I mean I’m sure there’s someone you can bribe for this….Right? Right????)

2. A heart

3. Sleep

4. A new and improved partner 

5. A ton of multicolor G-2s 

6. Intimidating flashdrives

7. More bids…. I mean why not?

8. A lifetime supply of coffee 

9. Just buy them an entire Starbucks 

10. Evidence

11. Super fancy timers that make them look professional 

12. A soul

Helpful Hint: You can find these gifts by bribery, summoning satan, or a quick trip to the local office supply store

Happy holidays! 

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"How are exams going?" Well an armed bank robber came on our campus and we had lockdown During our exams so all in all pretty great

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when people ask why you do policy

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when you lose to condo

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Am I the only one that's noticed policy people will say "no plan, leave" and that they won't judge k debates, but I've never seen a k person say they'll never judge a policy debate....

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when you try to tell your partner not to drop the arg but they do anyway

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Junior year feels like being the middle part of the human centipede

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reading ur partners blocks like