Debate Resources

[uthoff <uthoff@fyiowa.infi.net>]

I asked for Debate Resources. This is what I got.

Sarah S. Uthoff
Young Adult Librarian
Cedar Rapids Public Library
uthoff@fyiowa.infi.net

I have a set from Grolier's called Taking Sides (I think, still not back to
work yet). It is a 9 or 10 volume set and it presents both side of an issue.
it covers lots of material with each volume devoted to one topic. I'm not
back to work yet but some topics I remember are related to social issues such
as teen pregnancy, drugs and society, or educational issues, and so on. Each
topic begins with a question and overview (if I remember correctly). There
are essays by experts in the field for each side of the argument. The teacher
who taught debate in my school loved it.
M. Rodgers, Librarian

As a librarian and a member of the debate community, I was so pleased to
see your posting on LM_NET.  Below I have listed the exact wording of
the resolution and two key web sites for collecting materials on the
topic.  Both web sites include lists of print material which you may
find as appropriate for your collection as they are for those
researching the topic.

Best wishes,
Marcia Mardis
Internet Media Specialist
Merit Network, UM Ann Arbor

The resolution:
Resolved: That the federal government should establish an education
policy to significantly increase academic achievement in secondary
schools in the United States.

The two best web sites:
http://www.lib.umich.edu/libhome/Documents.center/debate99.html

http://www.ukans.edu/cwis/units/kulib/docs/debate99.html


I saw your post on LM_Net and wanted to let you know of an excellent
source.  Taking Sides is a series of books on controversial topics that
provide both a pro and con article on different topics.  I had this set at
the high school that I worked at last year.  If you are interested I will
find out further information about the set.
Kathi L. Vanderbilt, Media Specialist

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