Fri 19 Nov 2021
From 2 tabs, newest Durham IV 2021.
How many points did it take?
10points were safe
in 2021
Across the last 2 editions with a figure, the middle was 10 (10, 10, newest first). The last team in averaged 76.7 speaks in 2021.
What will they set?
Out of 20 past motions with a topic, from 2 editions.
Practise Social & Identity motionsLesson: Generating arguments
How many teams, and how many break?
12of 51 teams made the open break
in 2021
Field strength: Below Average in 2021, from the ratings of the debaters who went.
Past motions
2 editions with motions on record, newest first.
Durham IV 202110 motions
- Round 1THBT historically oppressed communities should heavily prioritise teaching values of individualism to their childrenPractise this motion
- Round 2THW build social housing in high wealth areasPractise this motion
- Round 3THS the increased academisation of educationPractise this motion
- Round 4THR the cancellation of the European Super LeaguePractise this motion
- Round 5THW heavily tax corporations which automate their workforcePractise this motion
- Partial QuarterfinalsIn post-colonial states, THBT education (e.g. history curricula) should graphically and exclusively focus on the negative impact of colonialismPractise this motion
- SemifinalsTHO 'stock market populism'Practise this motion
- Grand FinalTHW remove the chipPractise this motion
- Pro-am FinalsTHP a world in which people believe in the Epicurean model of happinessPractise this motion
- ESL FinalsTHP a world where this machine existsPractise this motion
Durham IV 202010 motions
- Round 1This House prefers a world where people are told to aspire towards self-acceptance rather than self-improvementPractise this motion
- Round 2TH as the European Union would implement a unifrom, common tax policy (e.g. corporate tax, value-added tax, and income tax)Practise this motion
- Round 3Assuming he wins, THBT President Biden should repair relations to ChinaPractise this motion
- Round 4THW outsource UN Peacekeeping Missions to Private Military CorporationsPractise this motion
- Round 5TH, as new immigrants, Would prioritise the preservation of their traditional culture in the household over assimilating to the new culturePractise this motion
- QuarterfinalsTHBT France should abandon its policy of LaicitePractise this motion
- SemifinalsTHW encourage the loud reclamation of provocative and vulgar language in pop culture (e.g. Cardi B's WAP, Eminem's Insane)Practise this motion
- Grand FinalTHR the increasing usage of memes and political satire in political commentaryPractise this motion
- Pro-Am SemifinalsTHBT Muslim majority countries should boycott ChinaPractise this motion
- Pro-Am FinalsAssuming feasibility, THP a world without clothingPractise this motion
The break, year by year
The points that were safe, the last team in and how many broke, at each edition with results.
| Year | Safe on (points) | Last team in (speaks) | Open break |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | 76.7 | 12 of 51 |
| 2020 | 10 | 78.2 | 16 of 57 |
Every break in 2021
- Open break12 teams
- ESL break9 teams
- Pro-am break9 teams
How speakers score here
Speaker averages, what finishing high has taken, and the top speeches at this edition.
- average speaker score, 2 editions
- 75.7
- where most speakers land
- 73.4 to 78.1
- average at tournaments of similar strength
- 74.7
What finishing high has taken
- Top speaker83.2
- 10th speaker79.8
- 20th speaker78.6
Median speaker average at each finishing spot, 2 editions.
Similar-strength tournaments
- Macau Debate Open 202675.6
- Tilburg Open 202675.3
Top speeches
| Debater | Speech | Motion | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 馃嚞馃嚙 Emma C. | OGPM | THS the increased academisation of education | 84 |
| 馃嚠馃嚜 Jack S. | OGDPM | THW heavily tax corporations which automate their workforce | 83 |
| 馃嚭馃嚫 Eli P. | CGMG | THW build social housing in high wealth areas | 82 |
| 馃嚠馃嚜 Jack S. | OODLO | THS the increased academisation of education | 82 |
| 馃嚠馃嚜 Jack S. | CGGW | THR the cancellation of the European Super League | 82 |
| 馃嚭馃嚫 Meg K. | CGGW | THW build social housing in high wealth areas | 81 |
| 馃嚞馃嚙 Levi H. | OODLO | THR the cancellation of the European Super League | 81 |
| 馃嚭馃嚫 Eli P. | COMO | THBT historically oppressed communities should heavily prioritise teaching values of individualism to their children | 81 |
| Wajeeh M. | OODLO | THW build social housing in high wealth areas | 81 |
| Wajeeh M. | CGMG | THBT historically oppressed communities should heavily prioritise teaching values of individualism to their children | 81 |
| 馃嚪馃嚫 Pavle A. | OODLO | THW build social housing in high wealth areas | 81 |
| Daphne W. | CGGW | THBT historically oppressed communities should heavily prioritise teaching values of individualism to their children | 81 |