Argumentation and Debate: A Public Speaking Approach addresses the needs of students with no prior experience in formal debate, limited experience in public speaking, and little or no plans to compete in speech and debate tournaments. The publication takes content beyond the classroom by featuring a chapter dedicated to discussing argumentation and debate in different professional contexts.



Argumentation and Debate: A Public Speaking Approach by Martin Remland, Timothy Brown, and Kay Neal:





Helps all students develop or enhance their argumentation and debate skills in analysis, research, case construction, presentation, refutation, and cross-examination.
Stresses basic public speaking skills such as managing speech anxiety, doing research, understanding your audience, preparing a speech, speaking with limited notes, and so on.
Focuses on debate and include the topics of analyzing debate propositions, and constructing and presenting cases for and against propositions.