Speaking, Listening and Understanding

The first text designed specifically to introduce debate to new English language speakers. Written in clear, easily accessible prose, it presents the basics of debate while avoiding the complexity and excessive cultural references that make standard texts difficult for this audience to use. Chapters—concise for ease of use—include: Debate Basics Delivery for Public Speaking Organization for Public Speaking Debate Formats Propositions Case Development Critical Thinking Research Refutation and Rejoinder Note-Taking and Flowing Tournaments and Judges.