Much of the time students spend at the Southwest Debate Institute is focused on developing and perfecting research skills. Students have access to the SWT library which houses over one million volumes and thousands of journals, periodicals, and government documents. Our workshop emphasizes original research skills that students can use all year and for the remainder of their debate careers. Institute faculty have a strong commitment to the educational mission of the institute. Instructors are chosen for their teaching ability and experience and come from both the college and high school ranks.
Undergraduates serve as assistants to the lab leaders.