[eDebate] Clarification

[JW Patterson]

In an e-mail earlier today, I suggested that we have coaches and others quit
doing the physical blocking of evidence etc. for our debaters.  Certainly, I
did not mean to suggest that coaches should not do research on the topic for
their own education.  Obviously, unless a coach knows everything about
everything they have to do research on the topic in order to direct the work
of their debaters.  I did not mean to suggest that coaches should not
recommend books and articles or give their students ideas for arguments,
certainly, these are in keeping with the role of a teacher in any
discipline.  

In all frankness, I think we know the difference in directing research and
in doing the research for our debaters.

Peace,

JW Patterson