In an era when students are supposed to be turning their backs on traditional liberal arts education in favor of a more career-oriented approach, debate is holding its own. Debate, perhaps more than any other extracurricular activity, successfully bridges the gap between academics and careers. (MLW)

Presents transcripts, editorial analysis (case outlines), and judges' critiques in the final debate of the 37th National Debate Tournament between students from the University of Kansas and Dartmouth College. (PD)

Article considered the problems inherent in data collection and information dissemination as a result of the development of computerized personal information systems. (Author/RK)

Use of the calculator in school classrooms has become a hotly-debated subject. Critics and advocates propose many different arguments. The author takes a look at what both sides are saying about "good educational practice" as it relates to calculator vs. paper-and-pencil computation. (Editor)

Intercollegiate debate programs are facing a continuing demand for excellence without any guarantee of adequate resources. Important considerations for program administrators include: be positive, not negative; look for opportunities to build alliances with political science or philosophy departments; be a responsible administrator; and deal with…

This paper focuses on the positions espoused by Linda Darling-Hammond and Chester E. Finn, Jr., during a March 26, 2000, debate between the two scholars. The document contains four sections: (1) an edited transcript of the main part of the debate that contains additions from both participants for the revised May 8 edition of the paper; (2)…

Argumentation is treated as an aspect of communication theory and in light of audiences' social values. (CH)

Account of a simulation game in which the instructor used current world problems for a model. Simulations of this kind can be designed to meet any specific curriculum objectives. There are also available prepared games which can fit into any traditional course. Such games allow students an organized view of decision-making. (Author/JB)

Describes briefly Wayne Brockriede's observations on argumentation in his essay, "Arguers as Lovers," and uses this framework to provide forensic educators with guidance for improving competitive debate. (PD)