Argumentation and Debate: Critical Thinking for Reasoned Decision Making

Name: Argumentation and Debate: Critical Thinking for Reasoned Decision Making
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ISBN: 9780495566892

ISBN-10: 0495566896

ISBN-13: 9780495566892

Edition: 2008

Authors: Austin J. Freeley, David L. Steinberg

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This popular text for argumentation and debate masterfully balances coverage of fundamental concepts with detailed argumentation models and practical guidance to help you apply and enhance your skills in academic debates and a variety of real-life scenarios.

Book details

List price: $108.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 512
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English



Preface



Critical Thinking



Applied and Academic Debate



Stating the Controversy



Analyzing the Controversy



Exploring the Controversy



Evidence



Tests of Evidence



The Structure of Reasoning



Types of Reasoning



Obstacles to Clear Thinking



Requirements of the Case



Building the Affirmative Case



Building the Negative Case



Refutation



Presenting the Case: Composition



Presenting the Case: Delivery



Evaluating the Debate



Academic Debate Formats and Cross Examination



Applied Parliamentary Debate



Presidential Debate


The Third Bush v. Kerry Presidential Debate: October 13, 2004


Exercises



National Championship Debate


Exercises



National Intercollegiate Debate Propositions (NDT)



National Intercollegiate Debate Propositions (CEDA)



Debate Bibliography



Glossary


Index