Webinars & Events
We routinely host webinar lectures, Q&As, and events featuring both our own instructors and other acclaimed debaters nationwide. We hope to meaningfully educate the Massachusetts community in doing so, exposing students to talented debaters who can speak on their own journey the activity.
The purpose of the webinars is to have a uniquely deep dive into something specific, whether it’s a particular debate concept or something about the experience of the activity as a whole. Presenters prepare their own events and have complete control over what they want to cover.
View and sign up for upcoming webinars through the scheduling panel. Please officially sign up for Sparkwise Debate via the “Get Started” page before registering for webinars, or your registration will not be complete!
Potential topics this year might include:
Introduction to the college debate scene
Kritiks and critical theory
Theory and progressive debate
Writing strategic arguments and cases
Improvement and competitive success in debate
Introduction to the national circuit
Demo debates on current/upcoming topics
Advanced lay debate, narrative building, and persuasive speaking
Financial inequality in the debate community
Guest presentations from student-run partner organizations
Rebuttal/summary/final focus deep dive
Introduction to frameworks and utilitarianism
Round vision and advanced strategy
Research skills and evidence