The most common way for students to learn how to prepare for and participate in debate events is to attend an Introduction to Debate class. The links below connect to pages with information about various classes held by CCNW debate clubs.
Beaverton, Oregon Introduction to Debate Class
McMinnville, Oregon Introduction to Debate Class
Salem, Oregon Introduction to Debate Class
Salem Debate Club "Introduction to Debate" class materials are available for anyone who is interested in teaching debate, especially CCNW style debate. The following links provide class lecture notes, handouts, and homework assignments. Sample quizzes will be emailed to interested instructors upon request. These materials are provided free with the hope that more families will use them to become involved in debate, whether with CCNW or with another league. (Note: These materials were used in the fall of 2010. They are currently being updated to add a class on US Government and a class on basic economics. Check back here if you are interested in the new class materials.)
Lecture Notes
Handouts
Homework Assignments