Learning About Debates
John Donovan of Intelligence Squared explains the flaws in modern U.S. presidential debates
(and why you probably won't want to model your debate style after them!), and how
adopting the Oxford style could improve these debates.
Watch this playlist to see an entire Oxford-style debate conducted by members of the
Oxford Union Debating Society based on the initial proposition: "Social Media Corrupts Human Interactions"
Additional Resources
On That Point!: An Introduction to Parliamentary Debate by Call Number: [E-Book]ISBN: 9780972054119Publication Date: 2002While this book is not based on the Oxford-style of debate, it includes very helpful chapters on the generalities of debating, taking notes during a debate, constructing arguments, and more.
Speaking, Listening and Understanding: English Language Debate for Non-Native Speakers by Call Number: [E-Book]ISBN: 9781617700811Publication Date: 2013
Discovering the World Through Debate:A Practical Guide to Educational Debate for Debaters, Coaches and Judges by Call Number: [E-Book]ISBN: 9781932716061Publication Date: 2005
