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This page includes general research starting points and general guidance for students and coaches. For more detail about the categories/formats of debate supported by WISDAA, please see the Debate Categories page.

Quick Reference #

Team Management Resources (NSDA)
Self-Guided Student Learning (NSDA)

Research Starting Points #

Media Bias Chart
Media Bias Ratings
News Literacy Project
Data.gov (Federal Statistics)
Periscopic: Visualizing Data
UN Guide: Making Data Meaningful
Internet Public Library
Pew Research Center
Harvard Think Tank Search
Comparative Agendas
RefDesk
Virtual Library
Wisconsin Badgerlink Library

Understanding Concepts #

Guide to Common Logical Fallacies
Economics Basics
Maryville U. Public Speaking Guide
Inclusive Language: Conscious Style Guide
Citing Sources Lesson Plan (Brooklyn Library)

Free Online Courses #

Engaging and Mentoring Students with Disabilities (NSDA)

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Engaging and Mentoring Black/African-American Students (NSDA)

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Engaging and Mentoring LGBTQ+ Students
(NSDA)

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Protecting Students from Abuse
(NFHS)

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NSDA Spark Logo

Intro to Coaching: Congressional Debate (NSDA)

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Coaching Speech and Debate (NFHS)

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Contest Management (NFHS)

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Full Course Lists #

National Speech & Debate Assoc. (NSDA)
National Federation State HS Assoc. (NFHS)
Debate, High School, Middle Level
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