Resolved
Resolved

Author: Robert Litan

Publisher: Brookings Institution Press

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 0815737882

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Adopting a simple education reform to restore civil discourse and transform American society In this era of extreme political polarization, it's tempting to believe nothing can be done to heal a nation that is so obviously divided and led by dysfunctional politicians. But there is a relatively simple and powerful way to begin the healing, and at the same time prepare the next generations of leaders for the rigorous demands of a constantly changing economy and society. The solution offered by this intriguing book is for schools across the country to focus on developing in students the skills of successful debaters. These are the skills—so clearly lacking in contemporary society—of listening and persuading, through civil discourse backed by fact-based evidence and reason. Resolved explains how one simple educational reform can help address the nation's political divide and at the same time help ensure that today's young people will actually enjoy learning, and thus will have the necessary skills to lead productive and economically rewarding lives. The book offers practical ideas about a positive future for parents, educators, state legislators, business leaders—in fact, anyone interested in how debate-centered education can fundamentally change the country for the better.

Debate Resolved
Debate Resolved

Author: George Grebens PhD

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2011-12-28

Total Pages: 679

ISBN-13: 146911562X

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This e-book has a life that began with 28 pages of recommendations to a high school teacher who requested ways of addressing a publishers three questions on the Neo-Evolution vs. Creation debate. This was in May 2005. Since then I expanded similar Q&As in various media, participated in public debates (2007-2009). I look back to the successful high level Evolution vs. Creation debates that were held during the 1970s and early 1980s. Dr. Henry M. Morris and Dr. Duane T. Gish had used their newly developed Creation Scientific Model to challenge those who defended the Evolution Scientific Model. The Debates format was very constructive and contributed strategically in addressing many key issues that required further clarification. The debaters were well prepared and well-disciplined and even if some of the debaters appeared to have lost in this round, the debate exercise itself helped to rejuvenate the debaters and the audience thus helping them to energize and look forward towards the next round of the continuing series of debates

Introduction to Public Forum and Congressional Debate
Introduction to Public Forum and Congressional Debate

Author: Jeffrey Hannan

Publisher: Idea

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781617700385

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Conceived and written by three of the most successful and talented National Forensic League coaches and educators, this text brings together current best practices for Public Forum and Congressional Debate.

Debating in the World Schools Style
Debating in the World Schools Style

Author: Simon Quinn

Publisher: IDEA

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781932716559

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Offers students an overview of the world schools style of debating, with expert advice for every stage of the process, including preparation, rebuttal, style, reply speeches, and points of information.

The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers

Author: Alexander Hamilton

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2018-08-20

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 1528785878

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Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of “The Federalist Papers”, a collection of separate essays and articles compiled in 1788 by Alexander Hamilton. Following the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776, the governing doctrines and policies of the States lacked cohesion. “The Federalist”, as it was previously known, was constructed by American statesman Alexander Hamilton, and was intended to catalyse the ratification of the United States Constitution. Hamilton recruited fellow statesmen James Madison Jr., and John Jay to write papers for the compendium, and the three are known as some of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Alexander Hamilton (c. 1755–1804) was an American lawyer, journalist and highly influential government official. He also served as a Senior Officer in the Army between 1799-1800 and founded the Federalist Party, the system that governed the nation’s finances. His contributions to the Constitution and leadership made a significant and lasting impact on the early development of the nation of the United States.

Competitive Debate
Competitive Debate

Author: Richard Edwards

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-06-03

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 1440630674

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The bible for debaters and their coaches. Nearly every high school and college in America has a debate club and/or a debate team. There are hundreds of competitions at the county and state level, culminating in heated national competitions. Yet, at many high schools and colleges, coaches are drawn from the history or English departments with little or no experience in the highly structured procedures of this popular discipline. And while competitive debate has been growing each year as a prime academic activity, there have been no popular handbooks to help students and coaches prepare for contests effectively and efficiently. Practical and authoritative, this guide includes not only tips and guidelines for effective preparation and delivery, but full-length, actual transcripts of successful competitions in each format. Endorsed by the two national governing bodies for competitive debate—the National Federation of State High School Associations and the National Forensic League—and priced for the budget-conscious student and high school teacher alike, Competitive Debate: The Official Guide is set to become the instructional “bible” for tens of thousands of present and future debaters and their coaches. Inside, Dr. Richard Edwards—award-winning debate coach, professor, former competitive debate judge, and author—leads readers through the three popular formats of competitive debate: • Policy Debate • Lincoln-Douglas Debate • Public Forum Debate

The Scale of the Universe
The Scale of the Universe

Author: Heber Doust Curtis

Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press

Published: 2018-11-11

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780353301924

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Art of Debate - 14th Edition
The Art of Debate - 14th Edition

Author: N. André Cossette

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-08-21

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 1329497236

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This comprehensive forensics textbook includes everything for the beginning to intermediate 7th-12th grade debater and forensics competitor. Teachers across the US and Japan have used the Art of Debate textbooks to teach high-school and middle-school debate. Anyone who is looking for a textbook to help novices to intermediate competitive debaters should look no further. This book also is useful for anyone who seeks to be a more persuasive and eloquent public speaker. The book teaches basic debate skills, Public Forum debate, Lincoln-Douglas debate, Policy/Cross-Examination debate, Congressional debate, and eight different speech events: Impromptu, Extemporaneous, Expository, Oratory, Dramatic Interpretation, Dual Interpretation, Oral Interpretation/Interpretive Reading, and Humorous Interpretation. This book contains all you need to improve your debating and speechmaking skills and get you ready for your next speech or forensics competition.