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National Sovereignty
Strategies
Useful for Debating
Opposing Viewpoints
Articles for both sides. Useful for seeing how to set up an argument
Points of View
Point/Counterpoint is useful for providing opposing viewpoints
Topic Search
Provides a small set of search results that work for debating
SIRS Discoverer
Click on the PRO/Con Issues. Very accessible reading level.
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Useful for Background Knowledge
Global Issues in Context
Perspectives from around the world from different types of resources
Advanced Placement Source
Excellent filters for searching. Academic articles. One of my favourite databases for finding good stuff!
CIA World Factbook
Select a country then look at the Transnational Issues section. Good for statistics.
Websites
United Nations
Debating
How to Debate
Debate Judging for Beginners
Duet, Impromptu, OI, OO
Grading Scheme & Ballots
Rubric for how each of these events are graded: duet, impromptu, oral interpretation, original oratory.
Events Descriptions
Duet, Impromptu, Oral Interpretation, Original Oratory
Debate Platforms
Intelligence Squared
World's leading forum for debate and intelligent discussion of some of the hot issues of the day. Uses Oxford Style. Good for seeing good orators.
Kialo
A platform where you can engage in reasoned debate and focused discussions of topics . Good for showing pros and cons of topics.
Rules
CEESA Speech and Debate Rules
In-House 2014 Exemplars
ASW Exemplars In-House 2014
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