"2. Under each question are given the main lines of argument, affirmative and negative. These arguments are stated in distinct, concise propositions (usually four each) which cover the issues in the question, and which, if proved, will establish the case on the one side or the other. The detailed proof of each proposition is left for the individual debater to work out, since elaborate briefs are apt to confuse rather than aid the average student, and a detailed outline does not leave room for desired original treatment. "3. The arguments on each side are followed by references, selected for the definite purpose of substantiating the propositions as stated. Only a few of the best references are given, and these will be found amply sufficient for the average student debater. Those desiring to read more exhaustively on a subject, as in the case of an intercollegiate or interscholastic debate, will of course consult other reference lists, such as Poole's Index and The Reader's Guide. But for the general use for which this book is intended a multiplicity of references, it is believed, would be more confusing than helpful: and it has been the aim of the authors to make careful selections, cnosen with a view of their direct bearing upon the outlined arguments."-Preface. Shurter, Edwin Dubois. Science and art of debate. By Edwin Dubois Shurter. New York. The Neale Publishing Co., 1908. 280p. $1.25. Contents: Introduction-The advantages of debate, The elements of debate; Subjects for debate-Form and matter; Analysis of the question; Proof; Evidence; Direct proof-Kinds of arguments; Refutation; Preliminary reading and classification; The brief; Persuasion; Methods in school and college debating; Appendix-Subjects for debate; Index. "This book treats of the various ways of convincing and persuading men. While intended as a text-book for schools and colleges, it is also adapted to the needs of the lawyer, the preacher, the teacher, the citizen; in short, to any one who is called upon-and who is not?-to urge the acceptance of his ideas upon a hearer, or to refute ideas offered in opposition thereto. "This book aims to meet the needs not only of the expert in argumentation, but also of the practical debater. The average citizen is called upon to argue orally far oftener than he is required to present a written argument; and of what avail is his knowledge and logic if they cannot be utilized in the discussions of every-day life? However, any attempt to teach debate in a thorough and systematic manner must involve the study of argumentative composition. A treatise on debate, therefore, must include the subject of argumentation in all its phases-analysis, evidence, proof, the different kinds of arguments and how to meet them. But the present volume goes further than this, and aims to show the student how he may utilize his training in writing when he is called upon to present his arguments orally before an actual audience and in the presence of an opponent who is waiting to reply. "In the one hundred and fifty questions for debate contained in the Appendix will be found a wide range of subjects for special investigations, discussions, and moot court practice."-Preface. Shurter, E. D., and Francis, C. I. An educational test for immigrants. Bibliography and selected articles, edited by E. D. Shurter and C. I. Francis. Bulletin of the University of Texas. Austin, Texas, August 15, 1914. 64p. No. 353. Extension series No. 58. Question: "Resolved, That all immigrants to the United States who are sixteen years of age should be able to read in some language, dependents upon qualified immigrants-such as children and aged parentsbeing excepted." Smith, Elmer William. Handbook of debate. Arranged by Elmer William Smith, Professor of Public Speaking and Associate Professor of Literature, Colgate University. For use in the Debate Club of Colgate University. Hamilton, N. Y. New Century Press, c. 1912. 48p. $.35. Contents: Definitions; The proposition; Choice of proposition; Statement of proposition; Reading, Classification, note-taking; Analysis of question-Definition, common ground, Burden of proof, Presumption; Making the brief; Order of argument; Methods of proof; Evidence-Parliamentary usage; Method of refutation; Table of logical forms; Debate shelf; Appendix-Specimen brief, Specimen agreement. "The literature on the subject of debate has become so extensive that the essentials would be hard to sift, even if they knew the sources of information. This compilation is designed to aid such students in picking up quickly the essential principles of the debater's art. No claim is made for originality, and due credit has been given for all material that has been borrowed. For the sake of brevity, references are made to the various treatises on the subject by giving the names of the authors only. "Thinking it may be of use in other debate clubs than our own, a diagram of Parliamentary Usage has been inserted in the middle of the book."-Preface. The Speaker. Complete index of The Speaker, comprising index of authors, index of titles, list of briefs of 28 debates, and classified contents of all numbers of the speaker from 1 to 32. New York. Hinds, Noble & Eldredge, c. 1914. 94p. Thomas, Ralph W. A manual of debate. By Ralph W. Thomas, Professor of Rhetoric and Public Speaking, Colgate University. New York. American Book Company, c. 1910. 224p. $.80. Table of Contents: Definitions; The question; Preparation; The debate: Order of the argument; General considerations; The expression of debate. Appendix: Outline of Burke's speech; Briefs for head-on debates; List of debatable resolutions; Index. "In compiling this book, the aim has been to make a compact manual for beginners in debate. With this aim in view, many of the technicalities of logic and argumentation have been omitted, and only those logical forms have been included which seem essential. The advantage of such a book should be to give pupils enough of the theory to make their practice debates intellectually profitable, and to do this without unnecessary loss of time. "The manual is intended for use as a drill book. Hence, in immediate connection with each logical form is given the method of its refutation; Examples are added for practice, and the summary is in the form of a table for ready reference. The head-on briefs and the arguments from intercollegiate debates have been included in order to illustrate how the principles of the subject actually work out in practice."-Preface. Virginia University. Literary societies in the public schools. Organization. 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