Standard 1.1
Prepare for and present in a variety of speech and debate formats (see appendix)

Standard 1.2
Analyze current events and political atmosphere (e.g., domestic policy,economic policy, foreign policy, social climate).

Standard 1.3
Collaborate to define issues and develop strategies.

Standard 1.4
Research arguments to support substantive claims using a variety of primary and/or secondary sources including but not limited to historical, scientific, and technical texts:

• central idea
• discrepancies in content
• explanation for action or events
• points of view
• specialized vocabulary
• textual

Standard 1.5
Evaluate researched texts for validity, reliability, and credibility of source,content, and/or author.

Standard 2.1
Compare and contrast classical and contemporary philosophers and their contributions to speech and debate.

Standard 2.2
Explain the historical and contemporary role that speech and debate play in democratic society (e.g., diplomacy, government policy, justice system, politics).

Standard 2.3
Discuss ethical dilemmas and practices as found in various speaking topics,contentions, and presentations.

Standard 2.4
Demonstrate ethical practices in speech and debate (e.g., behavior,courtesy, verbal and nonverbal communication).

Standard 2.5
Demonstrate effective communication skills in speech and debate:

• Speaking (e.g., framing questions, responding to questions, speaking extemporaneously, using appropriate language)
• Listening (e.g., critical and attentive listening demonstrated by note taking, critiquing)
• Nonverbal communication (e.g., attire, eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, proximity)

Standard 2.6
Analyze a variety of speech and debate structures for task, audience, and purpose.

Standard 2.7
Use speech and debate conventions appropriately (see appendix A).

Standard 2.8
Use speech and debate terminology effectively (see appendix A).

Standard 2.9
Identify, develop, and argue stock issues:

• Harm
• Inherency
• Significance
• Solvency
• Topicality

Standard 2.10
Apply critical thinking skills when researching, preparing, and presenting

• Causal arguments
• Logical fallacies
• Source validity
• Topic and analysis support using strong evidence
• Challenge the status quo and current policy proposals, using a variety of arguments and rhetorical devices

Standard 3.1
Apply principles of ethical communication appropriate to context:

• Academic honesty
• Bias
• Communication responsibility
• Plagiarism
• Respect for diversity

Standard 3.2
Identify and adjust behaviors and arguments based on evaluation paradigms (See appendix).

Standard 3.3
Present arguments using clear and concise language.

Standard 3.4
Demonstrate the process of refutation and cross examination in debate settings and provide effective rebuttals.

Standard 3.5
Demonstrate the ability to give and receive constructive criticism to self and peers.

Standard 3.6
Develop presentation skills to convey complex ideas:

• Extemporaneous speech
• Formal register
• Persuasive techniques

Standard 3.7
Analyze the reduction of communication barriers (see appendix).

Standard 3.8
Demonstrate mutual respect in interpersonal communication.

Standard 3.9
Demonstrate appropriate critical, empathetic, appreciative, and reflective listening skills in formal and informal situations:

• Active listening behaviors
• False assumptions
• Loaded terms
• Note-taking