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Alberta Debate and
Speech Association
Resources
In order to facilitate growth and development for debate and speech members, the ADSA makes available a variety of resources designed to educate and train students.
Select from the categories below, or check out the upcoming competitions on the Schedule page.
ADSA-Specific Resources
Debate Topics 2019 - 2020
Research Packages
Each year, the ADSA produces at least three research packages which are designed as self-teaching instruments for debate. Below are this year's resolutions. (Packages will be uploaded shortly.)
The style for debate at both Junior and Senior High levels will be Canadian National Style, with all resolutions using the prefix of "This House" as opposed to "Be It Resolved".
The style for debate at both Junior and Senior High levels will be Canadian National Style, with all resolutions using the prefix of "This House" as opposed to "Be It Resolved".
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Topic 1 (JH/SH) - THBT the cost of space exploration (social, economic, etc.) is justified.
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Topic 2 (SH) - THBT the world should focus on adapting to the effects of climate change rather than trying to avert it.
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Topic 3 (Regionals and Provincials Only) - THBT important decisions about children’s health should be made by medical professionals and not by their parents.
CHURCHILL TOPIC- CALGARY
This topic will be debated as the prepared topic at the Caglary, Sir Winston Churchill annual competition.
CHURCHILL TOPIC - EDMONTON
This topic will be debated as the prepared topic at the Edmonton, Sir Winston Churchill annual competition.
General Policies and Guidelines
Please note that the Bylaws and Policy Manual have been thoroughly reviewed and updated by the Board, and accepted by the Membership at the 2019 Annual General Meeting. Please destroy all previous versions before downloading the updated ones.
Helpful Resources for New Coaches
Speech Resources
- New Speech Categories and Info
- Young Speakers Handbook
- Classroom Activities
- Step-by-Step Guide to Speech
- Chairperson's/Moderator's Script
- Guide to Judging Speech (Short Version)
- Full Guide to Judging Speech
- Guide to Organizing a Speech Tournament
- Judges Ballots
- Hayward's Guide to Organizing a Speech Tournament
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Junior Stats Template
- Senior Stats Template
General Debate Resources
- Advanced Debate Strategies Guide
- Code of Ethics
- Countdown Numbers for Debate Tournaments
- Debate Tournament Organization Guide
- Developing a Debate Program in Your School
- Etiquette Guide
- Essential Techniques of Delivery / Manner / Style
- General Rules for Debate
- Helpful Hints for Debaters
- How to Start a Debate Club
- Lesson Plan for Application of debate in the classroom
- Points of Information
- Statistician's Guide
- Statistics Sheet
- Stats program guideline
- Step-by-Step Guide to Debate
Cross Examination Style (Cross-X)
Discussion and Academic Style
Parliamentary Style
Cross-X Tournament Documents
DÉBAT BILINGUE RESSOURCES
L’Association de Débat et d’Elocution de l’Alberta s’est engagée à promouvoir le débat bilingue.
Tous les ans, nous tentons de fournir des tournois réguliers, avec un programme bilingue régional et provincial. Chaque année, nous traduisons notre paquet de thèmes de recherches numéro 3.
Nous participons également à un séminaire national annuel parrainé par la Fédération canadienne des Débats d’étudiants (www.csdf-fcde.ca ). Ce séminaire est le seul événement bilingue de locution au Canada. Une partie du séminaire implique le passage d'une langue à l'autre au cours des débats et des discours afin de respecter les deux langues officielles du Canada.
Si vous voulez accueillir un concours de débats bilingue, ou souhaitez développer un programme de débat bilingue dans votre école, vous pouvez nous contacter à l’adresse électronique : contact[at]albertadebate.com
Nous participons également à un séminaire national annuel parrainé par la Fédération canadienne des Débats d’étudiants (www.csdf-fcde.ca ). Ce séminaire est le seul événement bilingue de locution au Canada. Une partie du séminaire implique le passage d'une langue à l'autre au cours des débats et des discours afin de respecter les deux langues officielles du Canada.
Si vous voulez accueillir un concours de débats bilingue, ou souhaitez développer un programme de débat bilingue dans votre école, vous pouvez nous contacter à l’adresse électronique : contact[at]albertadebate.com
Documents Utiles
Canadiens Styles Debat National
VIDÉO DE DÉBAT
Past Debate Topic Research Packages
2018 - 2019
2016 - 2017
2015 - 2016
2017 - 2018
2014 - 2015
2013 - 2014
2012 - 2013
2010 - 2011
2009 - 2010
2011 - 2012
1. BIRT We should Legalise the Sale of Human Organs (JH)
2. THW Legalise the Sale of Human Organs (SH)
3. BIRT No Country has the Right to Possess Nuclear Weapons
4. THBT No Country has the Right to Possess Nuclear Weapons
5. BIRT Canada’s Military should Remain in Afghanistan Beyond 2011
6. THBT NATO’s Military should Remain in Afghanistan Beyond 2011
1. THW Decriminalize Marijuana
2006 - 2007
2008 - 2009
2007 - 2008
1. BIRT Canada should remove health benefits for those who choose an unhealthy lifestyle.
2. BIRT Transnational companies be required to abide by Western human rights and environmental guidelines.
3. BIRT Internet companies should boycott China until it allows its citizens unrestricted access to the Web.
4. BIRT The use of force be supported to impose democracy.
1. Farmers should be given a fuel tax rebate for fuel used in farming operations.
2. This House Supports the actions of Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer on April 13, 1919 in Amritsar
3. THBT terrorism can be justified
4. BIRT terrorism can be justified
5. THBT globalization benefits "developing" or "non-industrialized" countries
6. This House believes that we should Ban extremist Political Parties
1. BIRT Canada should increase its reliance on nuclear energy
2. BIRT the 2009 Canadian commitment in Afghanistan be extended.
3. BIRT free trade has benefitted the developing world. (French)
4. BIRT free trade has been beneficial to Canada. (French)