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

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.