Debate Evidence Finder: Find Sources You Can Check
The safest way to find debate evidence is to use a tool that links every source, so you can open the page and read the original before the card goes in your case. Evidence Finder on The Debate Prep searches the live web while you wait and links every source it shows you.
What to check about any evidence you find
Open the original
A statistic you cannot trace to a page is a risk. Opponents ask for the source in cross-ex, and “I read it somewhere” loses the exchange.
Check who wrote it
An author with expertise on the topic and an outlet with a track record carry more weight with a judge than an anonymous page.
Check the date
Old numbers get answered with newer ones. Prefer recent sources unless the argument is about history.
Quote what it says
Cut evidence to the lines that support your claim, and no further. Stretching a quote is the fastest way to lose a judge’s trust.
How Evidence Finder works
- Search for support or answers on your topic.
- It searches the live web while you wait.
- Every source is linked so you can open it and check it.
- Keep what you trust and put it into your case in the Case Builder.
Open Evidence Finder
Free to start. No credit card needed.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find evidence for a debate?
Start with news outlets, think tanks, government data and academic sources on your topic. Open each source, check who wrote it and when, and keep the exact lines you will quote.
Are the sources real?
Every source Evidence Finder shows is linked, so you can open it yourself. Always read the original before using it in a round.
Do I still need to cut my own cards?
Yes. A tool can find the page, but you decide which lines support your claim and whether the source is strong enough for your judge.
Find evidence you can stand behind
Search your topic and open every source before it goes in your case. Free to start.