Background Information on the Traffic Infrastructure Topic
The traffic infrastructure topic paper, presented to the topic committee of the National Federation of State High School Associations, is the starting point for our learning and research about the traffic infrastructure topic this year.
Research Articles in Focus
These are articles that go beyond or are more recent than can be found in the CDL Core Files. They are ones that the CDL recommends you take a close look at, either for their evidentiary value or their value in providing substantive background knowledge on an important debate issue.
NYT article (5/7/12) describing how Chicago’s aging rail system slows freight transportation for the nation.
Research Links
Additional links to a variety of sources of information about the traffic infrastructure topic, and sites that will aid broader learning about the topic and provide research advice.
2012 University of Texas National Institute in Forensics blog post on getting the most out of Google in your research.
2012 University of Texas National Institute in Forensics blog post with suggestions for an approach to pre-season research.
CDL Research Links Twitter Feed
Check out the CDL’s Research Links Twitter page, updated regularly with the latest news stories related to the 2012/13 traffic infrastructure topic.
Sites with Debate Evidence, Argument Summaries or Citations
The National Debate Coaches Association Open Evidence Project, with thousands of pages of debate briefs from 16 of the top university summer debate institutes from around the country.
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