Why Debate : Transformed by Academic Discourse

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    • Briscoe, Shawn F.

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Why Debate : Transformed by Academic Discourse

Shawn F. Briscoe (lead author and editor)

My Debate Resources, c2016

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Summary: "Healthy debate is integral to society. A democracy can only thrive when its citizens engage in open and honest dialogue. In Why Debate: Transformed by Academic Discourse, Shawn F. Briscoe and a diverse group of individuals introduce readers to academic, competitive debate in our secondary schools and institutions of higher learning. Over the course of twenty chapters, the authors examine the role academic debate plays in relationships, academic achievement, careers, professional life, and engaged citizenship. The authors highlight the significance the activity has, not just on those who engage in it, but upon people everywhere. Competitive debate serves as a foundation for growth as students learn to navigate through society, form relationships, and develop the skills they need to succeed in college and beyond. Those who participate in the activity develop skills and dispositions that help them succeed in their chosen professions. Ultimately, debate makes people aware of what needs changed in the wo

Shawn F. Briscoe, the program director for the St. Louis Urban Debate League, has a quarter century of experience with academic, competitive debate. He earned his B.S. in political science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, an M.A. in international relations from the University of Oklahoma, and an M.A. in Teaching from the University of Alaska Anchorage. He has taught in both secondary schools and at university. He is a member of the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA), the American Forensic Association, and Phi Delta Kappa International

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