Debate is an immeasurable tool for developing a solid understanding of two opposing views that allows respectful presentation of facts, opinions, and implications valuing the positions on both sides. A proper debate can lead to a win for one side and can layout pathways for compromise. This six-page laminated guide covers the essential skills, tactics and types of debates and scoring that will support students for debate courses, clubs and competitions. Coach of award-winning debate teams plus author and editor for textbooks and magazines Rachel Berg Scherer combines her skills to provide the most concise reference to the facts you need for the structure that will produce a debate win.
6 page laminated guide includes:
Background
History
Debating Societies
Essentials
Research
Evidence
Objectivity
Relevance
Basics of Argumentation
4 Pillars
Debate Rolls & Definitions
Policy Debate
Policy Debate Structure
Resolutions
Burden of the Affirmation
Judging
Scoring & Winning
Flowing
Public Forum Debate
Public Forum Debate Structure
Lincoln - Douglas Debate
LD Debate Structure
Congressional Debate
Congressional Debate Glossary
A Bill to…
A Resolution to…
A Resolution to Amend the Constitution…
Congressional Debate Timeline
Speaking
Parliamentary Debate
Parliamentary Debate Structure
Impromptu Debate
Format
Practice Topics