Basic Debate

by Leslie Phillips, Douglas R. Springer, William S. Hicks, et al.

Book Overview

Ideal for beginning debaters, Basic Debate teaches the fundamentals of debate, from the skills of analysis and research to techniques of cross-examination and logical reasoning. Students using this program naturally develop the confidence to move with ease through many academic pursuits. In-depth coverage of the role of ethics in research, preparation of evidence, and debate competition promotes critical thinking, while an expanded chapter on Lincoln-Douglas...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0078729947
• ISBN13: 9780078729942
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.6" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

Debate

One of better overall debate books out there. Could use an update to include Public Forum Debate. Congress chapters very good. Great bok for beginning debate clas.

Excellent for the Classroom

A very useful "nuts and bolts" book that could be successfully used in any classroom to teach the fundamentals of beginning debate. It is not, however, a book for advanced debaters who would find it simplistic and a "rehash" of already acquired skills.