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Looking for that little somethin extra to improve your debating skills?

Check out some of these resources:

Qatar Debate - this fast growing debate community has a wealth of great resources, including on line video demo debates and games and activities.

Debating: A How-to Guide by Simon Quinn

Preparing for debate:
Creating Casebooks
Common Cases
Preparing for Impromptu
Picking Partners
On-line caseline quizzes
Know your terms
Exquisite Etiquette
Polishing Public Speaking
Using your voice
Past the package
Understanding Statistics
Evaluating sources
How to use your evidence: citations
Deep thinking
Authentic Investigation
Vivacious Vocabulary

During the Debate:
Claiming Conflicts: When you know a judge
Enticing Introductions
Simple Sign-posting
Making Models
Learning LEET
Tight tie-backs
Beyond SPLEEEM
Perfecting Persuasive Arguments
Cross-Examination Excellence
Effective Cross-Examination
POI pointers
Advanced POI strategy
Heckling hints
Clash Points
Defining Deconstruction
Refutation Chart
Addressing attacks
Why-welling
Bearing the Burden
While your partner is speaking
Convincing Conclusions
Rewarding Rebuttals (Reply & Summary)

Going beyond:
Waiting for the decision
Journaling judges' comments
When rounds go wrong
Following a demo debate
Taping as a tool
Going outside the local circuit
Leadership Lessons
Dress for success
Who do you want to be?
Knowing yourself
What type of club do you want to be?
Code of Conduct
Citizenship and Community
SEDA Points
Youth Volunteer Award

Being a debate family:
Take control of your debate career
I want to win: making it to Worlds
*Sacrifice
*Reading/Watching
*Dedication
*Family Support

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Don't forget the SEDA debater's Step-by-Step Guide for in-depth details or the General Rules guide for a summary of SEDA's debate rules.

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News & Upcoming Events

  • TIV South All

    Mar. 2Friday, March 2, 2012Regina Huda School

    For more information, please visit the Tournament TIV Page.

  • TIV North All

    Mar. 9Friday, March 9, 2012University of Saskatchewan

    For more information, please visit the Tournament TIV page.

  • Coaches Forum

    Mar. 23Friday, March 23, 2012Walter Murray Collegiate

    Although there is no longer an AGM as part of Provincials, the SEDA Board will be hosting a Coaches Forum and Reception on Friday March 23 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Walter Murray Collegiate Library to discuss member concerns and other issues, as well as sharing any "how-to" tips.

     

    There will be activities and refreshments for students in the Walter Murray Cafeteria during this time.

  • SEDA Provincial Championships

    Mar. 24Saturday, March 24, 2012SHED, Saskatoon

    For more information please see the Provincials page. Provincials will be hosted by the Saskatoon Home Educated Debaters in Saskatoon at Walter Murray Collegiate on Saturday March 24th.

  • Model Legislature

    Mar. 31Saturday, March 31, 2012Legislative Building, Regina, SK

    The 2012 Model Legislature is tentatively Scheduled for Saturday March 31.

    Watch for details coming soon!

  • Donahoe Cup Debating Tournament

    Apr. 14Saturday, April 14, 2012Sacred Heart School of Halifax, Nova Scotia

    This is an invitational event.

    SEDA does not select delegates.

  • Junior Speech Nationals

    Apr. 20Friday, April 20, 2012Calgary, Alberta

    This is currently an invitational event.

    SEDA does not select delegates, however, we will accept applications on the hosts behalf, to a maximum of six applicants from Grades 7, 8 or 9.

  • McKercher Cup Mock Trials

    Apr. 21Saturday, April 21, 2012Saskatoon

    Visit the CBA - Sask website for complete details.

  • Sr. & Jr. Nationals

    Apr. 26Thursday, April 26, 2012Montreal, QC

    This year the Junior and Senior National Debate Championships will be held in conjunction in Montreal. To find out more information about the Senior and Junior National Debating Championships please see the Junior National information page on our website.

     

    Visit the Host web site for complete details!

  • National Seminar

    May. 8Tuesday, May 8, 2012Regina, SK

    The National Seminar will be taking place in Saskatchewan this year from May 8 to 13, 2012 (including travel days).

    For more information please see our National Seminar page. It will be updated frequently as SEDA continues to plan the event.