This text explores contemporary American and international parliamentary debate formats, offering a comprehensive examination of argument anticipation, construction and extension, case development, critical refutation of given assumptions and data, and persuasive speaking. The text includes sample arguments, debate tactics, and more.
The text is designed to provide a foundation for effective participation in academic parliamentary debate competition. It explores contemporary parliamentary debate formats, examines argument anticipation, construction and extension, case development, critical refutation of given assumptions and data, and persuasive speaking. The text includes sample arguments, debate tactics, and practice exercises.