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The Great Debate: A Handbook for Policy Debate and Public Forum Debate,New
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The Great Debate provides students a premier resource for learning the art of debate and developing the skills they need to succeed in the debate round, in the classroom, and in the real world. Written in a conversational style with the debate student in mind, this book begins by discussing general debate principles and then offers specific insights into the numerous facets of both public forum debate and policy debate. From basics to more advanced topics, The Great Debate is an invaluable resource for debaters of all experience levels.The Great Debate introduces public forum debate, a recent addition to the competitive debate landscape. Unlike many other debate styles, public forum debate does not require special debate vocabulary or knowledge of detailed theory from either participants or judges. Public forum debate focuses on developing debaters who can persuade any audience to support a particular position through a series of short back and forth speeches which mimic the real world debates on television between pundits and politicians. The Great Debate equips students to begin competing in this highly relevant debate format.The Great Debate also provides a foundation for students in policy debate. Policy debate requires debaters to extensively research and analyze a particular topic of public policy. Debaters generally propose that the government take a particular course of action or change a law. Students develop significant knowledgeable of a particular public policy topic and gain strong research skills. Policy debaters are comfortable prioritizing arguments to present in a short speech and learn to use costbenefitanalysis to evaluate public policy options. The Great Debate gives students the tools to begin competing in competitive policy debate.The Great Debate was written by a debater for fellow competitors. It covers the basics of debate with special care to explain everything to those with no prior debate experience or knowledge. It next advances to intermediate theory and strategy debaters can use as they develop their skills. This book is perfect for your club, a beginning debate class, or as a reference resource for debaters of all experience levels.For those interested in argumentation, The Great Debate offers an introduction to the basics of logic, fallacies, argument structure, techniques for replying to specific arguments, notetaking techniques, and research. These skills serve any student outside of the competitive debate context: in the classroom and in the real world.Equip yourself with the tools to make and respond to arguments, with The Great Debate.More information is available at www.greatdebate.net
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'The Great Debate'? A: 'The Great Debate' covers a wide range of topics including basic debate principles, public forum debate, policy debate, logic, fallacies, argument structure, and research techniques.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Great Debate'? A: The author of 'The Great Debate' is Jonathan A Wolfson.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: 'The Great Debate' is designed for students of all experience levels, including beginners, intermediate debaters, and those interested in enhancing their argumentation skills.
- Q: Is 'The Great Debate' suitable for someone with no prior debate experience? A: Yes, 'The Great Debate' is written with beginners in mind and explains the basics of debate for those with no prior experience.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Great Debate' have? A: 'The Great Debate' consists of 204 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Great Debate'? A: 'The Great Debate' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Great Debate' published? A: 'The Great Debate' was published on January 1, 2013.
- Q: Can this book help improve public speaking skills? A: Yes, 'The Great Debate' helps improve public speaking skills by teaching students how to persuade audiences effectively.
- Q: What features does 'The Great Debate' offer? A: 'The Great Debate' is categorized as a used book in good condition, making it a practical resource for students.
- Q: Where can I find more information about 'The Great Debate'? A: More information is available on the official website at www.greatdebate.net.