A debate will begin with a general statement (i.e. “Resolved…”), with each team then debating that resolution. Each judge must render a decision in the debate by voting for the affirmative position or the negative position. That judgment rests primarily upon a consideration of which team has done a more effective job of persuading you for (affirmative speaker) or against (negative speaker) the resolution in question. Please consider the following factors when making a decision:

Director: James Dixon BA, MA High School English and Debate Teacher: Hartford High School Vermont Debate and Forensic League President for Debate 10 years as a Debate Public Forum Coach […]

Calvin Coolidge’s letters to his father.

Team USA is the national high school debate team that competes throughout the world in World Schools Debate tournaments. World Schools Debate is a unique and dynamic form of debate, […]