DEBATE CENTRAL
Debating Resources for the World since 1994

Edited by
GLENDA JENKINS TREADAWAY
Chair, CEDA Program Development Committee
Appalachian State University

Program Development Committee Members

Edward S. Inch
C. Thomas Preston
Ronna S. Liggett

World Wide Web Document Created by
Alfred C. Snider
CEDA President 1997-98
University of Vermont


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements & Contributors

WHAT IS CEDA?

CEDA and How to Join

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

General Debate Bibliographies
Value of Debate Bibliography and Justifying Debate

INTRODUCTION TO POLICY DEBATING UPDATED 8/00 BY A. SC. SNIDER

Glossaries of Debate Terms
Format of a Debate
Speaker Responsibilities
Debating the TopicAffirmative Theory
Negative Theory
Stock Issues

Attacking the Affirmative Case
Disadvantages
Counterplans
Organization
Note Taking
Cross Examination
Evidence and Research
Researching the Internet

COACHING GUIDE

Recruiting Students
Taking Novices to their First Tournament
Encouraging Novices
Teaching a Debate Class
Travel Guidelines
Coaching & Travel
Taking a Team to a CEDA Tournament
Faculty Assessment for Tenure & Promotion
Resources Needed for a Top 50 Program