Record Nr.

UNINA9910781498403321

Autore

Ericson Jon M

Titolo

The debater's guide [[electronic resource] /] / Jon M. Ericson, James J. Murphy, and Raymond Bud Zeuschner

Pubbl/distr/stampa


Carbondale, : Southern Illinois University Press, 2011

ISBN

1-280-69762-8

9786613674586

0-8093-8635-6

Edizione

[4th ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (143 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MurphyJames Jerome

ZeuschnerRaymond F

Disciplina

808.53

Soggetti

Debates and debating

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

The Value of Debate -- Understanding the Process -- Underlying Concepts for Case Building -- Research and Reasoning -- Constructing Affirmative and Negative Cases -- Speakers' Responsibilities in Presenting the Debate -- Refutation and Defense -- Cross-Examination -- Effective Presentation -- Epilogue: The Ideal Debate Speaker

Sommario/riassunto

Tens of thousands of readers have studied and applied this practical guide to instruction in argumentation and communication since it was first published in 1961. In this fourth edition-the Fiftieth Anniversary Edition-authors Jon M. Ericson, James J. Murphy, and Raymond Bud Zeuschner have made significant revisions to improve the depth, flow, and clarity of this popular debater's handbook.With straightforward explanations and specific applications geared toward contemporary debate practice, this compact volume offers students and teachers clear-cut assistance in resolvi