Argument and audience [electronic resource] : presenting debates in public settings / by Ken Broda-Bahm, Daniela Kempf, William J. Driscoll.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A rationale for public debates -- The history of public debates -- An ethical perspective for public debates -- Moving from tournament debating to public debating -- Preliminary steps -- Crafting a proposition -- Developing a format -- Attracting attention -- Coaching and preparation -- Reasoning with your audience -- Making your arguments compelling -- Listening and note taking in public debates -- Opening speeches -- Refutation -- Delivering your arguments effectively -- Questioning -- Moderating the debate -- Ending the debate.

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.