Contents -- Preface -- Part 1: Core Skills -- Successful Debating -- How to Structure a Speech -- Argumentation -- Rebuttal -- Evidence -- Critical Thinking -- Active Listening -- Part 2: Debate Formats -- Karl Popper Format -- British Parliamentary -- World Schools Format -- Asian Parliamentary -- Part 3: Debate in Practice -- Viewing the Debate as a Whole -- Opening Speeches -- Elaboration and Extension: The Role of Middle Speakers -- Closing Speeches -- Part 4: Debate Tools -- Preparation Time -- Taking and Using Notes -- Timing -- Manner -- Hard Interaction: Points of Information and Cross-Examination -- Soft Interaction-Clash -- Understanding the Adjudicator -- Appendixes -- Glossary -- Bibliography and Resources.