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Dunbar, Norah E. – 1995
A pilot study examined whether a relational control model can be used to evaluate cross examination in academic debate. Four cross examination periods in the 1994 Cross Examination Debate Association Nationals final round were videotaped, transcribed, and coded (using the Relational Communication Control Coding Scheme). Results indicated that the…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Debate, Debate Format, Discourse Analysis
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Carlin, Diana B.; Bicak, Peter J. – Argumentation and Advocacy, 1993
Describes why televised vice presidential debates are worthy of more sustained study. Identifies five purposes of vice presidential debates. Examines critically the 1992 vice presidential debate in light of these purposes. Considers the debate format's effects and the argument strategies of the participants. (HB)
Descriptors: Communication Research, Debate, Debate Format, Discourse Analysis