Jon M. Ericson, James J. Murphy, and Raymond Bud Zeuschner.
3rd ed.
Carbondale :
Southern Illinois University Press,
2003.
x, 122 pages :
illustrations ;
21 cm
The value of debate -- Understanding the process -- Case building: underlying concepts -- Research and reasoning -- Constructing affirmative and negative cases -- Refutation -- Cross-examination -- Speakers' duties -- Language and delivery -- The ideal debate speaker.
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"Beginning with a clear explication of basic principles, The Debater's Guide presents chronologically the steps of building a debate case, reviews the strategy of planning for refutation and defense, and offers sound advice on presenting the case in oral discourse. Expanded contents pages and effective use of subheadings allow for quick reference to any particular aspect of debate, making it an excellent classroom text as well as a valuable, hands-on tool during actual debates. A glossary of key terms used in debate complements the volume."--Jacket.