Learn Fundamentals
Master the foundational concepts of competitive debate through structured guides covering theory, ethics, disadvantages, counterplans, critiques, and research methods.
Categories
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Theory | Procedural arguments, topicality, disclosure, and theory shells |
| Ethics | Philosophical frameworks: utilitarianism, contractarianism, particularism |
| Disadvantages | DA structure, types, and answering strategies |
| Counterplans | CP theory, competition, and permutation strategies |
| Critiques | K structure, links, alternatives, and framework |
| Resources | Papers, links, and external references |
Quick Start
New to debate? Start with:
- Disadvantages — core negative offense
- Theory — procedural arguments every debater needs
- Ethics — philosophical frameworks for framework debates
