Student Resources
Tools for TL Speech and Debate Team to use. AI should be used as recommended.
Research Tool
Haku
Haku is a searchable debate evidence database. Instead of digging through files and backfiles, students can search a large collection of cards by topic or argument, read the full text with citations, and save the cards they want into their own libraries. Saved cards can then be organized into cases, which makes it easier to build arguments and prep for tournaments. Legal to use both before and during the round.
AI Research Assistant
DebateCard.ai
DebateCard.ai is an AI-powered research platform tailored specifically for speech and debate competitors. It automates card cutting, article processing, and argument discovery. This should only be used pre-round to find cards that you absolutely can’t find with Haku. Do not use during the round. It’s legal to use AI before the round per Tabroom standards, but using it during the round will get competitors dequeued.
Practice Tool
Topic Generator
Generate random practice topics across various debate formats and speech events. Perfect for impromptu practice, mock debates, or daily drills to hone your reasoning and delivery skills. Developed by TL Speech and Debate.