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Stepp, Pamela – 1989
Debate educators have been concerned about the disadvantages of tournament debating. While student debaters have learned critical thinking, research, writing, public speaking, and other skills, some former participants feel the experience left them too argumentative generally. Some scholars favor moving away from formal debating contests. A…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Communication Skills, Debate, Educational Trends
