Strategic Debate: Reason, Argumentation and Strategy for Winning Policy Debates

Strategic Debate: Reason, Argumentation and Strategy for Winning Policy Debates by Vance Trefethen. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780979564277.

The key to winning debates isnt found in boxes and boxes of evidence, a "flawless" case, or being lucky enough to win the judges favor. The key to winning is in strategy, which is exactly what this book covers in detail. Within these pages, you will learn how to: * Create affirmative cases that are tightly sealed from flaws * Develop negative strategies that attack the best cases * Formulate cross-examination questions that cripple opponents * Answer cross-examination questions to turn judges to your favor * Leverage the rules of academic debate to your advantage * Gather evidence that builds, supports and defends your arguments The sound advice and proven tactics in Strategic Debate is certain to provide the needed tools for building a champion debater. In the spirit of Training Minds Ministry, Strategic Debate provides the apparatus that will "train the mind for action" for debate rounds as well as the world.