Any debaters on College Confidential? Tips for a newbie?

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<p>I recently joined my school debate team, and I'm participating in the novice division for the Lincoln Douglas debate thing. I haven't been doing so hot though, and was hoping for maybe a couple of helpful pieces of evidence for this month's resolution. I'll post a really helpful article for the "Affirmation" side and all of that so it's not a one way trade.</p>

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<p>Now, someone give me something good for the "Negation" side so I can stop sucking.</p>

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<p>I did debate in HS so I can give you some advice. However, I did Public Forum so I can’t help you too much.
Also, can you post the resolution.
Really overall you’ll just get better with practice. That’s probably the best piece of advice I can give you.</p>

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<li>Always questions their sources. My partner made up a source once and wasn’t caught ha ha.</li>
<li>Ask as if you’re 100% right and your opponent is dumb and is completely wrong. Be flabbergasted that he/she would even suggest something.</li>
<li>Have strong contentions?</li>
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<p>Speak loudly AND carry a big stick</p>

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<p>Also, if you can tell us what comments you’ve received on your ballots we can probably better help you.</p>

<p>Is it a speech issue, a content issue or maybe cross x issue?</p>

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<p>Keep hands out of pockets, points will be taken off.</p>

<p>And stay confident, never admit someone is right if your in that situation say “This maybe true however…”</p>

<p>Good luck</p>

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<p>Protip: Be persuasive.</p>