The Australian Schoolkids' Guide to Debating and Public Speaking - Softcover

Welcome to the world of school debating and public speaking, the best training ground for speaking, reasoning, arguing and looking critically at the big issues. Claire Duffy not only demystifies the process but makes it fun. Learn all about the best way to prepare, the persuasive power of reason, the art of argument and rebuttal and, when it comes to it, how to lose graciously. Including practical tips from the pros and helpful step-by-step examples, this is the essential handbook for making every spoken word count.

Claire Duffy is the Speech Communications Co-ordinator at The Scots College in Sydney, Australia. She counts many champion school debaters and public speakers among her trainees.