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CODE OF THE
DEBATER
Alfred C. Snider
Alfred Snider is the Edwin W. Lawrence Professor of Forensics at the University
of Vermont. A debate coach and teacher for over 30 years, he has received numerous
national coaching and teaching awards. For the last 20 years he has been the
Director of the World Debate Institute.
Comprehensive Policy
Debate textbook. Designed for high school, college, and English as a foreign
language students. Table of Contents
2000. $25.00 per copy. paperback Order Form .
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INFLUENCING
THROUGH ARGUMENT
A text for citizens, students and
teachers of forensics, and debaters of all types, INFLUENCING THROUGH ARGUMENT
introduces readers to the basic types of arguments—induction, deduction,
and causation—and explains how to criticize and engage them. Readers
will learn how to support their arguments and evaluate their opponents using
historical data, statistics, examples, anecdotes, expert testimony, and common
experience. They will also learn how to prepare for and conduct themselves
in argumentative situations, including debates, panel discussions, public
speeches and informal settings. The
original 1964 text has been updated and filled with new examples and activities.
ABOUT THE
AUTHORS
Robert Huber was
the Edwin W. Lawrence Professor of Forensics at the University of Vermont
for 40 years prior to his death in 1996. He won national championships and
was recognized as one of the most important figures in speech communication
in America during the 20th century.
Alfred Snider is the Edwin W. Lawrence Professor of Forensics
at the University of Vermont and the Director of the World Debate Institute.
A debate educator for 35 years, he is recognized for his theoretical (game
theory as a paradigm for competitive debate) as well as his practical (textbooks,
manuals, debate.uvm.edu website) contributions to the field. He has conducted
debate training in over a dozen countries. He has received the Glenn Pelham
Coaching Award, the George Zeigelmueller Coaching Award, and the Don Brownlee
Award for service to debate.
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VOICES
IN THE SKY: RADIO DEBATES
This guide for developing
radio debate programs takes readers through the process of choosing formats,
preparing debaters, producing and distributing a debate series, and eliciting
audience involvement. The second portion of the volume is a training manual
for radio debaters and covers speaking and rhetorical techniques. Snider
(forensics, U. of Vermont) also includes resources, a glossary, a bibliography,
and "The Code of the Debater."
Alfred Snider is
the Edwin W. Lawrence Professor of Forensics at the University of Vermont
and the Director of the World Debate Institute. A debate educator for 35
years, he is recognized for his theoretical (game theory as a paradigm for
competitive debate) as well as his practical (textbooks, manuals, debate.uvm.edu
website) contributions to the field. He has conducted debate training in
over a dozen countries. He has received the Glenn Pelham Coaching Award,
the George Zeigelmueller Coaching Award, and the Don Brownlee Award for service
to debate.
You can acquire this
book from Barnes
& Noble.
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Many
Sides : Debate Across the Curriculum
Alfred C. Snider and
Maxwell Schnurer
Alfred Snider is the Edwin W. Lawrence Professor of Forensics
at the University of Vermont. A debate coach and teacher for over 30 years,
he has received numerous national coaching and teaching awards. For the last
20 years he has been the Director of the World Debate Institute. Maxwell
Schnurer is Director of Forensics at Marist College. An award winning
teacher who uses debate methods in his classroom, he has explored issues of
critical pedagogy.
A comprehensive guide for using debating in an educational classroom setting,
including plans to integrate debate into the curriculum, designing proper formats,
developing topics for debates, preparing students for debating, staging the
debates, audience involvement and evaluation of classroom debates. Twenty different
subject areas from across the educational spectrum are given special treatment
concerning topics, formats and strategies for the use of debates. The text provides
a thorough exploration of debating as an educational and learning method in
a format relevant to teachers in almost any field.
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Review from Japan
"I am a high school debate coach in Japan. This book is by far the most
helpful and useful text to help explain the importance of debate and how to
help my students use debate skills in all facets of their education. I highly
recommend it, and I use information from the book daily. Incredibly well written
-- the authors obviously put endless time, effort, and energy into their work.
While I know that the authors are both American, it seems almost as if it were
written for non-American cultures -- as if it were crafted to be used by Japanese
educators like myself. A must read." |

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Art, Argument and Advocacy: Mastering Parliamentary Debate
John Meany and Kate
Shuster
John Meany is the Director of Forensics, Claremont McKenna
College, in Claremont, California. He directs international faculty debate training
and student debating workshops in the United States and abroad and authored
the first parliamentary debate primer in the United States.
Kate Shuster is the Director of Debate Outreach at the Claremont
Colleges. A former National Debate Champion at Emory University, she has coached
five debate teams to US national championships. A lecturer in public speaking,
parliamentary debate, and argument theory, she has trained national and international
students and faculty.
The text is designed to provide a theoretical and practical foundation for effective
participation in academic parliamentary debate competition. It 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 practice exercises of
value to both novice and experienced debaters.
Publication Date: April 2002 PLEASE ORDER THROUGH OTHER ONLINE AGENTS. Bulk
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0-9702130-7-7 paperback $25.00 |

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On That Point!: An Introduction to Parliamentary Debate
John Meany and Kate
Shuster
John Meany is the Director of Forensics, Claremont McKenna
College, in Claremont, California. He has coached students to the US national
championship in parliamentary debate. He directs international faculty debate
training and student parliamentary debating workshops in the United States and
abroad.
Kate Shuster is the Director of Debate Outreach at the Claremont
Colleges. A former National Debate Champion at Emory University, she has coached
five debate teams to US national championships. A lecturer in public speaking,
parliamentary debate, and argument theory, she has trained national and international
students and faculty.
This is the first parliamentary debate textbook for secondary school students.
The text is designed to provide a theoretical and practical foundation for effective
participation in parliamentary debate in competition or in the classroom. It
provides comprehensive instruction, offering a review of argument construction
and extension, case development, refutation of argument claims and evidence,
and persuasive speaking. The text includes sample arguments, debate tactics,
and practice exercises of value to both novice and experienced debaters.
Publication Date: November 2002 PLEASE ORDER THROUGH OTHER ONLINE AGENTS. Bulk
orders should go to MGreenwald@sorosny.org. For smaller orders try Amazon.com.
0-9720541-1-1 paperback $25.00 |
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Speak
Out! Debate and Public Speaking in the Middle Grades
John Meany and Kate
Shuster
John Meany is the Director of Forensics, Claremont McKenna
College, in Claremont, California. He has coached students to the US national
championship in parliamentary debate. He directs international faculty debate
training and student parliamentary debating workshops in the United States
and abroad.
Kate Shuster is the Director of Debate Outreach at the Claremont
Colleges. A former National Debate Champion at Emory University, she has coached
five debate teams to US national championships. A lecturer in public speaking,
parliamentary debate, and argument theory, she has trained national and international
students and faculty.
Publication Date: February 2005. PLEASE ORDER THROUGH OTHER ONLINE AGENTS. Bulk
orders should go to MGreenwald@sorosny.org. For smaller orders try Amazon.com.
1932716025 paperback $25.00
Review by Middle School Teacher: Speak Out! is the first text for middle school
public speaking I've reveiwed that is worthy of purchasing a class set. It
focuses mainly on debate and developing critical thinking skills, but there's
a lot more. While its title accurately reflects it's geared toward public speaking,
this could be used effectively in any middle school course where logical thinking
execises are desired. As a teacher in my 20th year, I have never used a text
in my public speaking classes because I've found them to be heavy in theory
(middle schooler word for boring) while lacking in practicality. I'm glad to
say the drought is over - I only wish this had come out years ago. |

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Speaking Across the Curriculum: Practical Ideas for Incorporating
Listening and Speaking into the Classroom
by California High
School Association's Curriculum Committee. The
California High School Speech Association's Curriculum Committee is a non-profit
organization that promotes cross-curricular application of speaking and
listening skills by developing curricula and facilitating workshops for educators.
Speaking Across the Curriculum gives
teachers ready-made speaking and listening activities that can be infused
into any curriculum. Over 50 activities help educators encourage debate and
discussion, and teach students speaking and listening skills, develop a media
presentation, persuade an audience, and speak spontaneously. Activities also
help students analyze and evaluate arguments and sources, including Web sites.
Publication Date:
October 2004. PLEASE ORDER THROUGH OTHER ONLINE AGENTS. Bulk orders should
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• ISBN: 1932716009 paperback $25.00 |