Here you can find the dates of each debate in the DAV competition, who you are debating against, and which side you’re on (left-hand column in Affirmative, right-hand column is negative).
Provides a brief overview of the context for each topic, key questions which should be addressed during your speeches and websites that will help you to begin your research.
DAV newsletter made for students. It offers some extremely good advice for debaters, including valuable region-wide feedback on topics following each round.
An excellent, more in-depth overview of how to construct arguments, rebuttals, models, how to use definitions, secret topic preparation, and tactics. Created by Monash University’s debating society.
A university-level debating guide. Includes a good overview of first principles and different theories and ideas you can call upon. Created by Monash University’s debating society.
A comprehensive exploration of first principles and how they can be employed in debating. Only recommended for those already familiar with the concept of first principles.
A university-level debating guide, good for intermediate or advanced debaters. Explores the use of definitions, models, first principles, common mistakes and tactics.
A fantastic resource maintained by the US Central Intelligence Agency that provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for every country in the world.
