National Speech and Debate Association Website
Event Examples
When you get started in a new event, it's really useful to see examples of successful competitors in those events. Below are links to some great performances of all the main events.
Competition Events Guides
Main Events:
High School Competition Events Guide
Supplemental Events:
Supplemental and Consolation Events Guide
High School Competition Events Guide
Supplemental Events:
Supplemental and Consolation Events Guide
Event Specific Resources
Speech
Debate
An introduction to the three forms of argument: Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
An introduction to the basic structure of an argument: Claim, Evidence, and Warrant
An introduction to the logical fallacies (How to tell when your opponent makes a mistake)
An introduction to the basic structure of an argument: Claim, Evidence, and Warrant
An introduction to the logical fallacies (How to tell when your opponent makes a mistake)
Video-How to Write a Public Forum Debate Case (applies to all debate)
Video-Framework 101 (How to convince the judge to vote for you)
Video-Impact Calc in 5 minutes (How to prove your argument matters)
Video-Framework 101 (How to convince the judge to vote for you)
Video-Impact Calc in 5 minutes (How to prove your argument matters)
Public Forum
Guide to Public Forum Debate
Introduction to Public Forum Debate (long, but worth it; skip the introduction to congressional)
Introduction to Public Forum Debate (long, but worth it; skip the introduction to congressional)
Congressional
Congressional Debate Guide
Introduction to Public Congressional Debate (long, but worth it; skip the introduction to Public Forum)
Introduction to Public Congressional Debate (long, but worth it; skip the introduction to Public Forum)