For the Sake of Argument Journal

For the Sake of Argument
Journal of the Northwest Intercollegiate Debate League
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Philosopher's Code to Debate:
Feathers of an Eagle, by Jason Sandford

Debate is an art form which requires both insightful preparation and eloquent execution. More
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"Take My Partner, Please: Use of Humor in World Style Debating." by Gary Gillespie

A paper presented at the Western States Communication Association Convention, Seattle, WA, February 18, 2007. Paper accepted for publication in Parliamentary Debate, Journal of the National Parliamentary Debate Association. _________________________________________________________
Does this debase debate?

By Roy Rivenburg, Los Angles Times, December 12, 2006

Another duo cranks up a stereo and delivers arguments with homespun rap lyrics. When opponents complained that rap wasn't an acceptable way to debate, Fullerton countered with a swipe at speed-talking.

"The way you talk is understood by fewer than 2,000 people in America," debater Dale Morrison said. Rap has a better chance of influencing listeners, he said.
http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-debate12dec12,1,4655174.story?ctrack=1&cset=true
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Submissions Requested for Spring 08 Edition

Suggested topics:

What is good and bad debate?
Policy culture horror stories
Your philosophy of coaching
Best memories of coaching forensics
Balancing delivery and content
Debate speaking tips

Send brief articles (700 to 1400 words), rants (500 to 700 words) or academic papers to
Editor Kerrie Hughes kerrieh@verizon.net

Review board:
Mike Dugaw, Lower Columbia Community College
Gary Gillespie, Northwest University
Shannon Valdivia, Mount Hood Community College