Introduction to debate: On that point, Persuasive speaking -- Parliamentary debating -- Taking notes -- Topics and topic interpretation -- Case construction -- Arguing against the proposition case: On that point, Panel discussions -- Argument analysis -- Research and evidence -- Opposition strategy-Disadvantages -- Opposition strategy-Counterplans -- Opposition strategy-Critiques: On that point, Public debate -- Points of information -- Rebuttals and humor: On that point, Open forum debate -- Judging debates -- Tournament administration and topic selection