Homework: Online Debate Classes
2023-2024 Season
Homework & Research
Online Class Homework Page
In each session, we debate new topics using a variety of debate styles. Currently, our focus has been on the skills debate style. This page contains the homework and training videos for the online debate classes.
Information for Online Debate Classes & Events
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87012680166?pwd=YDTAsA1No8RlxSWC1exIZiZk1rMqhO.1 (pw: 21stdb8)
Classes = Mondays (5:00 PM), Tuesdays (5:00 PM), Thursdays (5:00 PM), & Fridays (5:00 PM).
Topic-Specific Debate Research (ALL)
Current Debate Topics (MAY-JUNE 2025):
Previous Debate Topics (2024-2025):
Online Debate Class Homework
We currently have four debate programs, each of them is listed below. For each program there are different classes on different days and some classes last for around 60 minutes, while others can last more than 90 minutes per meeting. ANYONE can join ANY class (so long as there is room and there is no disruption), which means you are invited to attend as many classes as you want. Students can also earn “volunteer” hours for helping out. Thanks!
MON Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
[Advanced] Homework Due: May 19, 2025
[NOF Championship* (May 30 to June 1)] https://21stcenturydebate.org/event/nof-championship-may-2025/
[NOF International Championship (July 2025)] https://21stcenturydebate.org/event/nof-international-championship-july-2025/
1. [PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE] Classes will be resuming in May only for those interested in attending Nationals (NOF & Possibly Others).
Note: Please send me an email letting me know if you are planning to debate in May or June (check the events page).
[PF] Resolved: On balance, in the United States, the benefits of presidential executive orders outweigh the harms.
[Essays] US Presidential Executive Orders,
Research from LLMs, May 1, 2025 (Not a source, but may contain links to some sources)
[Essay-01], [Essay-02], & [Essay-03]. <– Please read all three of these!
[Article] US Presidential Executive Orders,
Perplexity (Website), May 12, 2025
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/us-presidential-executive-orde-E410QC9rSKON3xEmKF2lFg
[Podcast] US Presidential Executive Orders (Pros & Cons),
HMDC Presents, May 12, 2025 (15 min)
https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/cdc5c8f8-64af-45af-916e-c3d408f04ac3/audio
2. [LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE] Classes will be resuming in May for those interested in attending Nationals (NOF & Possibly Others). Please send me an email to let me know if you plan to compete.
[LD] Resolved: Violent revolution is a just response to political oppression.
[Article] Violent Revolution vs Political Oppression,
Perplexity (Website), May 14, 2025
https://www.perplexity.ai/page/violent-revolution-vs-politica-cs7Kr2UaQfG7S0dgU6tp1A
[Podcast] Is Violent Revolution a Just Response to Political Oppression?,
HMDC Presents, May 14, 2025 [18 min]
https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/1b2cd642-8805-48c8-a26e-b516998349f2/audio
TUE Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2025:
Closed for Now!
WED Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] Classes will be resuming in April 2025: Opening Soon!
I had a change to my teaching schedule, which means I am available to teach on Wednesdays – sorry for the short notice!
WED Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
THU Debate Class at 5:00 PM (PF):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Public Forum] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2025: Closed for Now!
I had a change to my teaching schedule, which means I am unavailable to teach on Thursdays – very sorry for the short notice!
FRI Debate Class at 5:00 PM (LD):
Time has changed to 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (Arriving late or leaving early is okay!)
[Lincoln Douglas] Classes will be resuming in the Fall of 2025:
Closed for Now!
Debate-Specific Resources (Videos & PDFs)
The following sets of videos and PDFs (and possibly links to other websites) are designed to help debaters better understand the various responsibilities in debate. Such things as writing debate cases, speaking more confidently, and/or meeting the burdens by understanding the need for proof, refutation, and rejoinders. There are many skills that are used in debate, so it is our hope that these videos can assist you in having a deeper understanding. Thanks!
Debate "Explainer" Videos (& Resources):
"Public Forum Debate" Videos (& Resources):
Contact Information (for Coach Bill)
Bill Eddy (aka “Coach Bill”),
billeddy@21stcenturydebate.org
714.655.8135 (I prefer text)*
*When contacting me, please include your name and class information (day/time). Thanks!