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Ziegelmueller, George, Ed.; Rhodes, Jack, Ed. – 1981
The 73 papers in this collection were presented at the 1981 Summer Argumentation Conference, the purpose of which was to bring together interested scholars to discuss recent developments and research in argumentation. The four primary areas of study considered at the conference--argument, argumentation and forensics, philosophy and argument, and…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Debate, Evaluation Criteria, Group Behavior
DeStephen, RoLayne S. – 1982
There are three general characteristics of a small group that merit analysis and application to a forensics squad: oral interaction, identification of a collectivity, and potential for unified action. Cohesive groups have a high energy level that is typically focused upon facilitation of productive group functioning. In order to develop and…
Descriptors: Competition, Debate, Faculty Advisers, Feedback