Lane Debate League Coaches' Workshop

Come to our debate workshop this Saturday, Oct. 16th! It's a crash course for every of student, parent, or coach interested in learning about debate. There will even be food!

Here's the invitation:

Have you ever said, “Oh no, I can’t judge debate”?

Debate doesn’t take special qualification. It takes what judging any speech event does – dedication. Join us for our free seminar for coaches and beginning students October 16, 2010. Whether you’re a seasoned judge who just wants to know more about structure, a community member who has never seen a competitive debate before, or a “speechie” who has always avoided “the dark side”, we want to talk about what debate can mean to you. We’ll cover questions like:

·         What role should judges play in debate rounds?

·         What are the structures of the various types of debate –Public, C-X (gasp), Public Forum, L/D?

·         How do I deal with rudeness, or an argument I know is a lie?

·         What is a counterplan and who can use it?

·         How can I get my students to appreciate and partake in debate, when I never competed?

Come study with UO students and coaches. We’ll provide a comprehensive and even-handed account of debate from some of its best competitors, coaches, and judges. This workshop is open to anyone who plans to judge or coach debate – recent graduates, longtime coaches, community members, and new faces. Bring your questions, curiosity, and dedication to the debate community.

October 16, 2010

Ben Linder Room, EMU

University of Oregon

http://www.uoregon.edu/maps/

All students, coaches, and visitors are welcome at no cost

Courtesy the Lane Debate League

Schedule of Events

 12:00 PM

Judging philosophy

1.      Differing philosophies:

·         Tabula Rasa

·         Stock Issues

2.      What on earth is a “Paradigm”?

3.      Judge Adaptation

12:30 PM

Flowing – the k/ 2 sccsfl db8

1.      Using symbols for fun and profit

2.      Signposting and roadmaps – navigate the debate highway!

1:00 PM

What is debate?

1.      Overview of forms: LD, Policy, Public Forum, Public

2.      Argumentative structures

·         Claim and Warrant

·         Affirmatives

·         Disadvantages

·         Topicality

·         Counterplans

3.      Clash and responsiveness: Two ships passing in the night

4.      Kicking arguments and cleaning up the debate

2:00 PM

Practice Debate with Real Live UO Debaters

1.      Group flowing exercise

2.      Discussion

4:00 PM

Ethical questions

1.      What is cheating? What should I do about it?

·         Incorrect cards

·         Lying

·         “Cross Reading”

·         “Power Tagging”

2.      What about rudeness?

3.      How should experienced teams act to young teams?

Final Note: Coaching Resources

1.      Alright, I’m hooked – How do I start a team?

2.      Where can I get materials?