Discusses the use of transcending claims in argument as an implicit attempt to move the focus of an interaction from the challenged claim and, thus, to circumvent argument on the original claim. (JMF)

Analyzes the visual content of the televised presidential debates between Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford and determines the differences in how each candidate was portrayed by the television medium. (JMF)

Compares the 1960 and 1976 presidential debates as part of the political campaign and concludes that the differences between the two in terms of format and content are minor. (JMF)

The audio breakdown during the first Ford-Carter presidential debate in the 1976 presidential campaign raises questions concerning the role of the media in this news event and whether the debate was a news event without regard to television coverage. (JMF)

Muses that in 50 years the National Debate Tournament (NDT) will reflect the educational system in which it is housed--pedagogical reform is needed to promote a healthy society. Argues for rediscovery of the past. Notes that major changes were the departure of NDT from West Point, and development of a second tournament--the Cross Examination…

Using debate can help students focus on two dichotomous solutions to a business problem. A survey of 73 undergraduates and 12 graduate students in business administration indicates that debates are enthusiastically accepted and thought of as useful. (JOW)

Reports results of a survey of female debaters and debate coaches attending an NDT debate. Finds high levels of gender harassment, seductive behaviors, and sexual imposition. (SR)

Sketches forensic activities which predate the American Forensic Association's 50-year history. Notes forensic activities and terminology have changed as cultures, philosophies, and educational practices have changed, and future changes are inevitable. (NH)

Traces the organization of the American Forensic Association beginning in the fall of 1948 when the need for a national organization was agreed upon and questions were addressed concerning nature and scope. Discusses early debates about debate, the North Central Report recommending the abolition of all interscholastic contests except athletics,…

Uses a talk show activity for a final assessment tool for students to debate about the ozone hole. Students are assessed on five areas: (1) cooperative learning; (2) the written component; (3) content; (4) self-evaluation; and (5) peer evaluation. (SAH)

Attempts to define critiques by evaluating working taxonomies and examining the basis for critiques in argumentation theory and practice. Establishes a case for "kritiks" (vs. critiques). Reviews major criticisms of theory and practice strategies for debating them. Concludes that this argument genre should not be rejected prematurely.…

Expresses the author's hope and expectation that there has been great improvement in diversity of the debate circuit since he was a debater nearly 30 years ago. Discusses lessons he learned in debate that have mattered, and have not mattered, in his career as a lawyer and professor. (SG)

Assesses the current focus of collegiate forensics. Argues that the value of competition has come to outweigh the value of education in intercollegiate individual events practice. Examines the educational and competitive values of forensics, assesses the problems associated with the overemphasis on competition, and makes recommendations as to how…