Debate is an immeasurable tool for developing a solid understanding of two opposing views that allows respectful presentation of facts, opinions, and implications valuing the positions on both sides. A proper debate can lead to a win for one side and can layout pathways for compromise. This six-page laminated guide covers the essential skills, tactics and types of debates and scoring that will support students for debate courses, clubs and competitions. Coach of award-winning debate teams plus author and editor for textbooks and magazines Rachel Berg Scherer combines her skills to provide the most concise reference to the facts you need for the structure that will produce a debate win.   6 page laminated guide includes:    Background    History   Debating Societies     Essentials    Research   Evidence   Objectivity   Relevance     Basics of Argumentation    4 Pillars     Debate Rolls & Definitions   Policy Debate    Policy Debate Structure   Resolutions   Burden of the Affirmation   Judging   Scoring & Winning   Flowing     Public Forum Debate    Public Forum Debate Structure   Resolutions   Judging   Scoring & Winning     Lincoln - Douglas Debate    LD Debate Structure   Resolutions   Judging   Scoring & Winning     Congressional Debate    Congressional Debate Glossary   A Bill to...   A Resolution to...   A Resolution to Amend the Constitution...   Congressional Debate Timeline   Speaking   Judging   Scoring & Winning     Parliamentary Debate    Parliamentary Debate Structure     Impromptu Debate    Format   Judging   Scoring & Winning   Practice Topics