Debate+Resources

==__DEBATE RESOURCES__: These are FREE sources to help students in debates, speeches, persuasive essays or projects dealing with controversial topics and social issues. ==

[|Points of View Reference Center] from INFOhio - With thousands of articles, transcripts, and primary source documents supporting all sides of hundreds of controversial issues, //POV// is an essential tool in teaching middle and high school students argumentation and critical thinking. (You may need a username and password for home usage- please ask you teacher or contact the Media Center at the High School for a card with the info)

High school teachers, contact Pam Hopkins if you would like help getting your students started.  Here is a brief video showing how to use this great resource: media type="youtube" key="Vim4jI22nkc" width="420" height="315"

Other resources: (Also see the Resources for Research page)
 * **Balanced Politics ** tries to provide a non-partisan discussion of controversial topics.
 * ** CreateDebate ** - Popular Debates, Active Debates, New Debates--something for everyone here!
 * ** DebateGraph- ** an award-winning, web-platform for visualizing and sharing networks of thought!
 * ** [|Debatewise.com]- ** find a debate and read both sides of the issue--or add your own opinion.
 * __[|idebate]__ is an Online Debate Topic Database. It presents arguments, background summaries, links to relevant websites, and resources on 550+ debate topics. Written by expert debaters, judges, and coaches. Searchable database, alphabetic index of topics, and topics listed by theme.
 * [|Intelligence Squared] - from NPR - Top thinkers debate today's most important issues
 * [|International Public Library] -- Social Sciences -- Social Issues and Social Welfare
 * [|Persuasion Map] - Map out your argument for your persuasive essay or debate. (Thanks Ms. Shuja!)
 * ** [|ProCon.Org] ** --presents the pros and cons of issues- another very good site
 * [|St. Ambrose University] - Hot Topics - A selection of guides on popular topics with authoritative sources to help students gather excellent information for their papers and projects.