1. Joseph Zompetti School of Communication Illinois State University jpzompe@ilstu.edu

2. Different formats Switch-side positions of advocacy over a topic of controversy 1. topic chosen by national committee or tournament hosts 2. time limits 3. research expectations 4. speeches based on positions of advocacy

3. 1. Critical Thinking 2. Research, listening, organization, note-taking skills 3. Speaking (and advocacy) skills

4. -- Learn valuable, life-long skills of advocacy for civic engagement

5. -- Prepare students on issues of controversy

6. -- Engaging & preparing students 1. public debates 2. work with high schools (teams & tournaments) 3. Debate in the Neighborhood (DIN) a. youth groups & youth centers b. at-risk & minority youth (Roma) 4. work with NGOs for community & social empowerment (Burma) 5. political campaigns

7. Civic Engagement/PEP concerns: Attitudes Values Beliefs Debate teaches: Knowledge Issue affect Advocacy (behavior)

8. Joseph Zompetti School of Communication Illinois State University jpzompe@ilstu.edu