Considers the positions developed by Lichtman and Rohrer and by Ulrich, and then focuses on Zarefsky's indictment of the proposed standards for evaluating debate paradigms. (See CS 705 841-705 844). (PD)

Demonstrates how the "Old Feminist" movement, originating in broad humanitarian concerns that affirmed woman's selfhood, eventually was transformed into the essentially different "Woman Suffrage" movement. Analyzes a key episode, the 1860 divorce debate. (PD)

Describes the stages of value analysis. Concludes that the practice of debating value resolutions may lead to a refinement and expansion of argumentation theory and can provide students with an opportunity to clarify their own values. (PD)

Presents an annotated bibliography of 33 items in the ERIC system on the subject of academic debate and forensics. Items surveyed cover the period 1970 to 1979 and reveal content and progression of thought. (JMF)

Examines the role of parliamentary debate in the demise of the friendship between Fox and Burke over the issue of the French Revolution and English domestic reform. Investigates the drawing out of Fox's position and the polarization of opinion in Commons by Burke's rhetorical destruction of traditional Whig principles. (JMF)

Focuses on the 1858 election campaign in which Abraham Lincoln opposed Stephen A. Douglas, examining the function and role of political reporters at the time, the press's relationship with candidates, and the contribution of reporters and the press to the public's knowledge and understanding of the candidates and the issues. (Author/GT)

Reviews the events, studies, and comments (from 1960 to the present) regarding the controversial question of who won the first 1960 televised debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. Supports the view that, for television viewers, Kennedy was the winner, whereas radio listeners gave Nixon the edge. (SR)

Attempts a rhetorical analysis of the history of artificial intelligence research. Responds to scholarly needs in three areas: the rhetorical nature of science, the social construction of science knowledge, and the rhetorical strategies used in artificial intelligence (AI). Suggests that this work can help rhetoricians more accurately describe the…

Argues that traditional requirements that a counterplan cannot be topical should be reconsidered by the policy debate community. Contends that the acceptance of the topical counterplan reduces the schism between theory and practice in debate. (MS)

Offers opinions about the 1988 Presidential Debates and their value to high school students. Notes that these debates are at best negative examples of debate. (MM)

Argues that the 1988 Presidential Debates were debates both by definition and in the strategies employed by the candidates. Notes that these debates are rhetorical events in the larger framework of a political campaign. Suggests that criteria for "winning" should be consistent with the purpose of political debate. (MM)

Discusses ideas presented in the book "A Moment on the Earth: The Coming Age of Environmental Optimism," which takes the position that environmentalists and some environmental scientists are wrong for preaching despair when environmental problems are near solution. Presents three reviews of the book ranging in opinion. (LZ)

States that Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam relied heavily upon debate as a form of public address through which to enact and publicize confrontation with other civil rights organizations. Examines Malcolm X's first experience and training in debate as a prison inmate and later public experiences. Provides detailed accounts and analysis of his…

A group of 48 undergraduate business students used computer conferencing for electronic debate. Students agreed that the method influenced critical thinking, and they liked the freedom to participate at any time. They disliked the amount of time involved in notetaking, and some had difficulty keeping track of comments and messages. (SK)

Offers a narrative based on a real event, in the form of a "docustory," describing that moment when teaching worked--when, in an instructional setting, communication was "perfect,""best," or "excellent." Describes five students, unlikely winners of a trophy at their first national forensics tournament, and…