Helpful Books
As I Was Saying… A Guide to the World of Competitive Speech
by Thane Rehn
This is an excellent introduction for both parents and students. While some of the events have changed slightly since the book was written, there is plenty of valuable, practical information about choosing topics, crafting speeches, and polishing performances. Highly recommended. http://www.amazon.com/Saying-Guide-World-Competitive-Speech/dp/0972461221
Getting Started in Oral Interpretation
by Lanny Naegelin, Ron Krikac
One of the authors of this book was one of Mr. Davis’ high school coaches. This is an excellent guide for those getting started or looking to further
development their interpretive skills.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Getting%20started%20in%20oral%20interpretaion
The Ultimate Lincoln-Douglas Debate Handbook
by Marko Djuranovic
While not specifically geared to NCFCA LD Debate, this is a great introduction for new LD debaters – it is also free online. Mr. Djuranovic guides readers through the entire process of researching a resolution, choosing a value, crafting a case and winning a round. Highly recommended. http://www.lddebate.net/thirdedition.pdf
Keys to Cross-Examination
by Cody Herche
This is a very helpful book for all aspects of Lincoln-Douglas debate – not just cross examination, although Mr. Herche has many tips for developing the often frightening cross examinations.
http://www.monumentpublishing.com/blue-team-policy/keys-to-cross-examination/
by Thane Rehn
This is an excellent introduction for both parents and students. While some of the events have changed slightly since the book was written, there is plenty of valuable, practical information about choosing topics, crafting speeches, and polishing performances. Highly recommended. http://www.amazon.com/Saying-Guide-World-Competitive-Speech/dp/0972461221
Getting Started in Oral Interpretation
by Lanny Naegelin, Ron Krikac
One of the authors of this book was one of Mr. Davis’ high school coaches. This is an excellent guide for those getting started or looking to further
development their interpretive skills.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Getting%20started%20in%20oral%20interpretaion
The Ultimate Lincoln-Douglas Debate Handbook
by Marko Djuranovic
While not specifically geared to NCFCA LD Debate, this is a great introduction for new LD debaters – it is also free online. Mr. Djuranovic guides readers through the entire process of researching a resolution, choosing a value, crafting a case and winning a round. Highly recommended. http://www.lddebate.net/thirdedition.pdf
Keys to Cross-Examination
by Cody Herche
This is a very helpful book for all aspects of Lincoln-Douglas debate – not just cross examination, although Mr. Herche has many tips for developing the often frightening cross examinations.
http://www.monumentpublishing.com/blue-team-policy/keys-to-cross-examination/