Ensure Reliable Information - This is a tutorial to ensure that the information that you get from the web is reliable. A must-see for anyone who does web research.
Evidence - A good page on how to use evidence effectively. This applies to writing as well as speaking.
Reasoning - Information on the different forms and fallacies of reasoning.
Transitions - Tips on how to move fluidly from one point to the next in your presentation.
Successful Presentations - Tips for all aspects of pulling off an effective presentation.
Parliamentary Debate - This page provides a general introduction to the type of debate that the college’s speech and debate society participates in.
American Parliamentary Debate Association
Everything about Debates - A comprehensive site that provides information about many aspect of debate including different types of debate, videos, products as well as info about competitive debate.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate - This page provides everything you need to know about Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Provides procedural guidelines as well as strategy tips.
Cross-Examination Debate - This site provides a really comprehensive look at C-X debate and contains everything from “Initiation” to a breakdown of each speech in a C-X debate.
Debate Argumentation - A complete argumentation textbook. By Robert Huber (University of Vermont)
Overcome Your Fear - A page devote to helping you overcome your fear of public speaking.
Strategies - A slide show about effective speaking strategies. This site is dedicated to the study of rhetoric. Very comprehensive and unique!
A Model for Analysis -This page provides an analytical framework for your individual academic situations.
Attentive and Critical Listening - Provides descriptions of what it is to listen attentively and critically.
Listening Strategies - Provides quick strategies on how to improve your listening skills.
Critical thinking - This page is packed with information. The main categories include: parts of an argument, analysis of arguments and common fallacies.
Critical vs. Non-critical - Illustrates the differences between critical and non-critical thinking.
The Hobart and William Smith Debate team travels to tournaments and holds them on-campus, too. No previous experience is necessary to join the team.
Contact HWS Debate Coach Professor Eric Barnes if you have any questions.
