The Code of the Debater: Introduction to Policy Debating

Alfred Snider

ISBN 10: 1932716416 / ISBN 13: 9781932716412

Published by International Debate Education Association, 2008

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Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Code of the Debater: Introduction to Policy Debating
• Publisher: International Debate Education Association
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1932716416
• ISBN 13: 9781932716412
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Code of the Debater provides a practical introduction to policy debate for beginners and a quick reference for experienced debaters. Sections present background on policy debate and debate tournaments; the basics of policy debate, including how to present and attack cases, deal with stock issues and disadvantages, and develop counterplans; and the role and responsibilities of each debater. Code of the Debater also helps debaters develop important skills: speaking, cross-examining, flowing, organizing, analyzing evidence, and briefing. Sections include exercises to help users put abstract ideas into practice.

About the Author

Alfred C. 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 coaching and teaching awards. For the last 20 years he has been the director of the World Debate Institute.