Participation for all : a guide to legislative debate /

Main Author: Middleton, Michael K.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : International Debate Education Association, ©2007.
Subjects:
Online Access:http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=198822
Table of Contents:
  • Student congress : an introduction
  • Creating an open forum : introduction to the legislative model
  • Principles and concepts of parliamentary procedure
  • Motions
  • Meeting in session : procedures in practice
  • Calling for change : writing your resolution or bill
  • Moving others to act : writing your speech of advocacy
  • Creating common ground : preparing amendments
  • Resolving difference/taking action : participation in committees
  • Coaching : preparing students for competitive congress
  • Evaluating debate : judging in competitive student congresses
  • Hosting : preparing your competitive congress
  • Tabulation : evaluating the competitors
  • Appendixes.