The High School Debate Primer

Foreword
Disclaimer
Glossary of Terms
List of Contributors

Chapter 1 Introduction
- Brendan M. Howe and Jason Jarvis
1.1 The Universal Value of Debate
1.2 Debate and Democratic Values
1.3 Education
1.4 The Linguistic Value of Debate
1.5 The World Schools Debate Format
1.6 Chapter Overview
References

Chapter 2 Speech and Argument Structure
- Brendan M. Howe
2.1 Logical Thought Progression/Public Speaking Content
2.2 The Structure of an Argument in Debate
2.3 Rebutting Arguments

Chapter 3 Content, Style, and Strategy
- Logandran Balavijendran
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Style
3.3 Content
3.4 Strategy
3.5 Summary
References & Acknowledgements

Chapter 4 The Role of the Speakers
- Roger Hatridge
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Prime Minister
4.3 Leader of the Opposition
4.4 Deputy Prime Minister
4.5 Deputy Leader of the Opposition
4.6 Proposition Whip
4.7 Opposition Whip
4.8 Opposition Reply
4.9 Proposition Reply
4.10 Roles Post-Debate
4.11 Roles Concluded
4.12 The Twenty Timeless Topics
References & Acknowledgements

Chapter 5 Government and Opposition Strategy
- Jason Jarvis, Jiseon Sophie Lee, Jake Meany, and Ian M. Yovdoshuk
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Preparation Strategies
5.3 Government Strategy and Defining Motions
5.4 Opposition Strategy
5.5 Making Choices in the Whip and Reply Speech

Chapter 6 Points of Information (POIs)
- Jason Jarvis
6.1 What are POIs?
6.2 Good Offense: Using POIs Effectively
6.3 The Art of Defense: Answering a POI
6.4 Skill Development