Basic Debate

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 debate brings historical perspective.Phillips, Leslie is the author of 'Basic Debate ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780078729942 and ISBN 0078729947.