Argumentation and debate : critical thinking for reasoned decision making

Abstract

Chapter 1. Critical Thinking -- Chapter 2. Applied and Academic Debate -- Chapter 3. Stating the Controversy -- Chapter 4. Analyzing the Controversy -- Chapter 5. Exploring the Controversy -- Chapter 6. Evidence -- Chapter 7. Tests of Evidence -- Chapter 8. The Structure of Reasoning -- Chapter 9. Types of Reasoning -- Chapter 10. Obstacles to Clear Thinking -- Chapter 11. Requirements of the Case -- Chapter 12. Building the Affirmative Case -- Chapter 13. Building the Negative Case -- Chapter 14. Refutation -- Chapter 15. Presenting the Case: Composition -- Chapter 16. Presenting the Case: Delivery -- Chapter 17. Evaluating the Debate -- Chapter 18. Academic Debate Formats and Cross-Examination -- Chapter 19. Applied Parliamentary Debate