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Novice Curriculum

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Novice Lesson: Introduction to Casing

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This three-part lesson will introduce students to the basics of effective casing in LD.  Instructor: Marshall Thompson Director of Curriculum at Victory Briefs. PhD student in philosophy at Florida State University. 

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Novice Lesson: Introduction to Contention Refutation

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This two-part lesson will provide students with the basic tools and strategies needed to effectively refute contention arguments.  Instructor: Christian Quiroz Coach for Victory Briefs Squads. TOC Semifinalist. 

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Novice Lesson: Introduction to Crystallization

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This lesson will introduce students to "crystallization", and provide practical tips to implement the concept in debates.   Instructor: Lawrence Zhou Director of Lincoln-Douglas at Victory Briefs. Coach at Harker (CA).

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Novice Lesson: Introduction to Extensions

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This two-part lesson will explain the concept of "extensions" and importance of extensions, and provide strategies for students to improve their extension skills.  Instructor: Lawrence Zhou Director of Lincoln-Douglas at Victory Briefs. Coach at Harker (CA).

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Novice Lesson: Introduction to Flowing

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This two-part lesson will explain what flowing is, how to flow, and provide practical tips to helps students maximize the effectiveness of their flowing. Instructor: Marshall Thompson Director of Curriculum at Victory Briefs. PhD student in philosophy at Florida State University. 

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Novice Lesson: Introduction to Framework

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This three-part lesson introduces the basics of framework debate, provides an overview of key concepts like the value/value criterion, and offers students tips for how to more effectively debate framework. Instructor: Marshall Thompson Director of Curriculum at Victory Briefs. PhD student in philosophy at Florida State University. 

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Novice Lesson: Introduction to Framework Refutation

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This lesson provides students with basic strategies and tips to improve their ability to respond to frameworks. Instructor: Christian Quiroz Coach for Victory Briefs Squads. TOC Semifinalist. 

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Novice Lesson: Introduction to Research

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This three-part lesson introduces the basics of effective research, and demonstrates how to find and cut evidence.  Instructor: Marshall Thompson Director of Curriculum at Victory Briefs. PhD student in philosophy at Florida State University. 

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Novice Lesson: Introduction to Understanding Arguments

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This two-part lesson will introduce basic questions like "what are arguments and how are they made in debate?" Instructor: Marshall Thompson Director of Curriculum at Victory Briefs. PhD student in philosophy at Florida State University. 

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Novice Lesson: Introduction to Weighing

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This two-part lesson introduces weighing, and provides useful strategies for conceptualizing and implementing effective weighing.  Instructor: Marshall Thompson Director of Curriculum at Victory Briefs. PhD student in philosophy at Florida State University.