The AR, File Research, and Practice Rounds

The groups split up this morning to either first attend a seminar on the 1AR or debate a practice round. The 1AR seminar covered topics such as issue selection and the importance of considering every argument in relation to others instead of binding oneself to going methodically "NC first and then AC." Everyone debated at least practice round before lunch. After lunch, the students undertook a 1AR drill in small groups. The rest of the day was spent researching for the file that each debater is preparing on a common LD issue. The research for the file is due today with the research for the theory file due tomorrow afternoon.