Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2020-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 292 Ketcham, Victor Alvin 1883 1947 The theory and practice of argumentation and debate Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Theory and Practice of Argumentation and Debate" by Victor Alvin Ketcham is a comprehensive instructional text on the art of argumentation, written in the early 20th century. The book is designed as a guide for students and educators looking to develop practical skills in constructing and presenting both oral and written arguments. The text emphasizes the importance of engaging in real argumentative practice before delving deeply into theoretical concepts, making it particularly applicable for academic settings. The opening of the book outlines its purpose, which is to provide clear and practical directions for effective argumentation. Ketcham stresses the necessity of mastering both the presentation and defense of arguments, highlighting the skills of persuasion and the importance of analyzing propositions. He explains that understanding the process of argumentation is crucial not only for academic success but also for navigating various aspects of everyday life, where clear communication can influence outcomes significantly. The author also touches upon the educational value of debate, promoting it as a means to sharpen critical thinking and the ability to articulate ideas persuasively. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Debates and debating PE Text Category: How To ... Category: Language & Communication Category: Teaching & Education 884032 2025-07-25T04:11:24.101271 text/html 868390 2024-10-18T04:19:07 text/html 1431881 2025-07-25T04:11:39.386215 application/epub+zip 1441390 2025-07-25T04:11:28.301227 application/epub+zip 589718 2025-07-25T04:11:25.984258 application/epub+zip 2071230 2025-07-25T04:11:46.597140 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2065219 2025-07-25T04:11:37.389236 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1223825 2022-09-28T08:10:03.943268 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 777438 2025-07-25T04:11:22.254251 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 757517 2024-10-18T04:19:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16215 2025-07-25T04:11:46.782137 application/rdf+xml 13629 2025-07-25T04:11:26.412236 image/jpeg 1942 2025-07-25T04:11:26.194245 image/jpeg 2928615 2025-07-25T04:11:24.215248 application/octet-stream application/zip