Unit 3 · Lesson 1• 26 min

Building a General-Knowledge Prep Routine

Today's lesson

Because Parli motions can cover anything from criminal…

Quick Check

1. What is the recommended general-knowledge reading strategy for Parli?
2. What is the benefit of tagging a news story with a debate mechanism like 'moral hazard'?
3. True or False?
"Timed motion drills without looking anything up are a useful way to practice for the real pressure of prep time."
4. What is the purpose of keeping a running list of reusable debate mechanisms with real-world examples?

Answer all 4 questions to check.

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Takeaway

Build broad daily knowledge, tag stories with reusable debate mechanisms, and drill timed case-building to prepare…