Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Values in Conflict

The basics of Lincoln-Douglas debate for novice and intermediate debaters

This is the most complete introductory text available on preparing for and participating in the highly popular Lincoln-Douglas debate format. Short and well-designed chapters move students through the steps in L-D analysis, case construction, and case defense procedures. The unique features of L-D debate and policy are compared throughout the book.

A digital Student Edition features six-year online access.

Features

• The book objectives include
• understanding L-D theory
• understanding the differences between L-D debate and policy debate
• understanding values
• choosing the values to debate
• researching value topics
• preparing cases
• developing rebuttal strategies
• improving delivery skills
• Learning objectives and new terms aid comprehension.
• End of chapter activities reinforce concepts.

Teacher Guide

• chapter objectives
• chapter activities
• quizzes and answer keys
• additional L-D topics
• ballots
• a bibliography