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Writing Feedback That Actually Helps

A ballot that says 'nice arguments' helps nobody. Here's how to write ones that actually teach.

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Most debaters have no idea what's happening on the other side of the table. This lesson fixes that.

Extra credit: The death of the average reasonable voter ›

Good feedback requires a clear standard. The piece argues the standard everyone claims to use is incoherent.

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