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Am I likely to be accepted?
Our Summer Debate Experience program is designed for students who have a basic knowledge of the debate process - the order of the speeches, the stock issues, the structure of a disadvantage - to advanced debaters. All students who have at least some basic debating experience will be accepted.
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Does my coach have to have a recommendation?
Your coach does not have to write a recommendation for you to be accepted. However, we strongly encourage a recommendation as the information provided will help us tailor our instruction to you. When you register, and provide your coach's email, we will send him or her an email and ask for a recommendation.
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How do I know what lab I am in?
There are two basic labs - beginners and advanced. We will notify you which lab you will be in after we receive your payment.
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How does the instruction work?
Every 2-3 days a new primary assignment will be posted by Alan or Stefan. This will usually involve a reading, listening to a lecture, or a small research assignment. Accompanying the assignment will be a set of questions that test your understanding of the lesson. Both the assignment and the questions will be posted in the appropriate threaded discussion forum for the lab. Students are expected to answer the questions as directed by their workshop director in the forums. Students are responsible for completing their own work and monitoring their own progress.
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Do I have to participate every day?
No, you do not have to participate every day, but you should try to do as many of the assignments as possible. The more you participate, the more you will learn. If you are unable to participate for a few days, simply read back through the threaded discussion forums and the assignments when you are able. Supplemental assignments will also be made available for students who have more time.
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When do I gain access to the evidence database?
Just as you do not receive all of the evidence on the first day of a regular debate workshop, you will not received access to all of the evidence on the first day of your Online Debate Experience. Access to the evidence database will be provided at an appropriate point in the curriculum, most likely around the beginning of July.
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How long do I have access to the evidence database for?
You have access to the evidence database until August 15th. You can continue to access the database, and updates produced throughout the year, by purchasing a discounted Planet Debate Gold membership for $150.
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How many people can use my account?
Only one person may use your account. If you let others use your account we will turn your account off without refund.
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Will we produce evidence?
No.
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Are the expectations of me?- Complete a majority of the assignments in a timely matter
- Produce either 100 or 150 pieces of evidence, depending on your ability level
- Behave in a civil matter toward other participants
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Can I email my lab leaders?
Yes, you can email your lab leaders. They will answer a reasonable number of individual inquiries in a timely matter.
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