Table of Contents

Core skills - structuring a speech, argumentation, rebuttal, the use of evidence, critical thinking, and active listening Debate in practice - viewing the debate, introductory speeches, elaboration and extension, and concluding speeches Debate tools - preparation, notes, timing, manner and matter, hard and soft interaction, and adjudication. Four popular formats in international debating - British Parliamentary, Karl Popper, World Schools and Asian Parliamentary.

About the Author

Nick Bibby is director of debate for the London Debating Hub. He is a former registrar of the Worlds Debating Council and has served as chief adjudicator of competitions in Korea and the United Kingdom.