December 2015 | A monthly publication of the National Speech & Debate Association
Dear Student,
This month, take advantage of even more speech and debate resources—available right at your fingertips! From all of us at the National Speech & Debate Association, we wish you a joyous holiday season.
Winter Online Institute for PF (Dec. 27) » It's not too late to sign up for our one-day PF workshop with national champion Nefertiti Dukes! Students will prep for January competition with an outstanding educator who will introduce them to the new PF topic, develop specific arguments, and discuss appropriate strategies. To learn more, visit www.speechanddebate.org/onlineinstitute.
Winter Online Institute for LD (Dec. 28-29) » Register for this two-day LD workshop with national champion coach Tom Evnen! Students will gain an appropriate philosophical understanding of issues specific to the January/February LD topic, as well as pertinent current events and research to assist them in their preparation. To learn more, visit www.speechanddebate.org/onlineinstitute.
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GET INVOLVED
Policy Debate Topic Selection » Help us determine the final Policy resolution for 2016-2017! The two topic areas include China and India. Visit www.speechanddebate.org/topics to log in and access the ballot by December 15.
ACCESS YOUR RESOURCES
Extemp Resources » Members can download the latest set of December practice questionsfrom coach Todd Hering. Resource Package subscribers can also watch a topic analysis video on Guantanamo from national champion Nathan Leys.
Congress Docket » The December Congressional Debate Docket, prepared by coach Kevin Berlat, is available for download at www.speechanddebate.org/topics.
LD Topic Analyses » The November/December LD topic analysis update, prepared by coach Aracelis Biel, is available to Resource Package subscribers by clicking here. All members can access the new January/February LD topic analysis by logging in to your dashboard.
Script Database » Resource Package subscribers, log in to your dashboard to access our searchable list of Interp pieces performed in past years, including the most recent 2015 National Tournament. Search by title, author, description, and character gender.
World Schools Debate Motions »Check outwww.speechanddebate.org/topicsfor the latest slate of prepared and impromptu motions you might see at a World Schools Debate tournament. Additionally, members can access an expanded guide on one of the proposed motions. Resource Package subscribers can download an in-depth guide on two more motions by logging in to your dashboard.
World Schools Debate Podcast »Join World Schools Debate aficionado Dr. Alfred "Tuna" Snider for his weekly podcast. For all things World Schools Debate, click here.
