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NITOC Debate Tips
- sjearnest01
- Apr 30, 2024
- 2 min read
Nine tips to maximize your NITOC prep!
Do not adjudicate - Only the most extreme issues (evidence fraud/manipulation etc.) warrant adjudication. If you see a minor violation, make it a voting issue and impact it for the judge!
Avoid adjudication - Here's how to avoid adjudication: 1) read the rules, 2) have another set of eyes check your evidence, and 3) print/highlight the original source for all evidence cited in-round.
Read your briefs - It does not do you any good to show up to NITOC with evidence you are not familiar with.
Network - Reaching out to other students to trade material and gain intel about strategies in other regions is vital to success!
Hone your theory - Theory arguments allow you to tilt the playing field in your favor. Pre-prepare and drill theory blocks so they come off smoothly in-round.
Start with sleep - In-round you are only as good as your brain. Make sure you are well-rested at NITOC.
Wordsmithing - Start and end on a high note by drafting the introductions and conclusions of your speeches in prep time.
Impact calculus - Do not just tell the judge what you are winning, but tell them why what you are winning is more important than what your opponent is winning.
The Oracle lies - Large Language Models like ChatGPT frequently fabricate sources. Using them to find information is fine, using them to write briefs and then trusting their citations is not. Do not use AI generated evidence. If you do, note that the information is AI generated and knowingly accept the risk that you will suffer penalties for evidence fabrication if the information you cite in the round is an AI delusion.
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I especially agree about networking and honing your theory arguments. It's amazing how much you can improve by learning from others and anticipating common strategies. Makes me think of the strategy involved in games like Bitlife , where you have to plan your moves carefully to achieve your goals.
Great tips! As someone who’s judged a few debate rounds, I can definitely vouch for the "impact calculus" point. It's amazing how often debaters forget to explicitly tell the judge why their arguments matter more. And yeah, the AI thing is huge now. Speaking of preparation, I found breaking down arguments into simpler visuals really helpful. There's this cool online tool – Flappy Bird – that lets you structure your thoughts like a branching tree. It helped me map out counter-arguments and anticipate opponent strategies.
NITOC prep is crucial. Remember, adjudication should be rare, impacting violations for the judge. Solid briefs are key – no one wants to wipe out like a Snow Rider falling off a cliff because they’re unprepared. Networking and theory win debates. Sleep is vital, impacting your performance. Craft your speeches. Impact calculus matters. And avoid AI-generated evidence, as it can lead to penalties. Good luck in the debate arena!
Networking is also huge – getting different perspectives and strategies from other debaters is invaluable. It's like trying to figure out the best route in a game like Slope Unblocked – you need to see how other players navigate the challenges to improve your own game. Plus, the sleep point is crucial! You can't effectively argue anything if you're running on empty. Thanks for sharing these tips!