This class offers a more advanced; intense; policy-style; progressive Lincoln Douglas debate format for students who want to compete on the national circuit. This class is best suited for students who are interested in competitive debate; want a topic that changes every two months; and prefer one-on-one debating. Lincoln Douglas is research-heavy. To be successful in LD; students most demonstrate a deep understanding of the topic and their ability to provide extensive evidence. In this class; students will deepen their knowledge base; learn how to understand multiple perspectives on issues; deal with ethical questions; develop their note-taking and reading skills; and learn how to quickly process and communicate complex information.