Created by many of the most successful and talented National Forensic League educators from a wide range of geographic locations, this text brings together current best practices for Public Forum and Congressional Debating. By drawing from a wide variety of styles, these authors provide bedrock principles for understanding, teaching, and competing in these popular debate events. Public Forum chapters include: Topic Analysis Developing an Argument Writing a Case Speaking and Presentation Skills Mechanics of the Debate Crossfire, Refutation The Final Focus Judge Analysis and Adaptation Congressional Debate chapters include: Researching and Writing Legislation Authorship speeches Legislative Debating Mechanics Delivery and Presence Parliamentary Procedure Serving as Presiding Officer Contest Procedures.