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Blog Archives

Is it okay to quote the Bible in debate rounds?
For a comprehensive answer to this question, please see our blog post on the use…
Lisa Schumacher
September 8, 2024
1 minutes read
Definitions of Common Debate Terms
The following definitions are offered to help clarify how some common terms are used in…
Lisa Schumacher
August 30, 2024
3 minutes read
Core Values in Debate
The NCFCA Core Values are explained on our About page along with supporting scripture; however, each…
Lisa Schumacher
August 30, 2024
4 minutes read
Debate Competition Entry Policies
Debaters may compete in either Lincoln-Douglas Value or Team Policy during any given tournament but…
Lisa Schumacher
August 30, 2024
1 minutes read
2024-2025 Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate Resolution
Resolved: In combat, the use of automation should be valued above the use of military…
Lisa Schumacher
August 17, 2024
1 minutes read
2024-2025 Team Policy Debate Resolution
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should significantly reform its foreign policy toward one or…
Lisa Schumacher
August 17, 2024
1 minutes read
Debate Evidence Citation Examples
Evidence is a critical part of both Lincoln-Douglas Value and Team Policy Debate. Because debate…
Lisa Schumacher
August 17, 2024
1 minutes read
D. Online – Lincoln-Douglas Delivery and Conduct Rules
Internet access and a device with a microphone and a webcam are required. The camera…
Lisa Schumacher
August 17, 2024
1 minutes read
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Ballot Sample
Click Below to see the content judges will view in the competition platform. Lincoln-Douglas Debate…
Lisa Schumacher
August 17, 2024
1 minutes read

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