Describes current judging philosophies in academic debate and attempts to define policymaking, hypothesis testing, stock issues, and "tabula rasa" judging philosophies by examining the responses of judges so labeled to specific judging situations. (JMF)

Presents research on the use of student peer criticism in a college public speaking class in terms of the following: type of criticism given, perceptions of the criticism's helpfulness in preparing future speeches, and the sex of the speaker and rater. (JMF)

Examines the main political-rhetorical events of the 1980 presidential campaign: the rise and fall of various candidates, convention highlights, and the campaign from Labor Day to November 4 with special attention to the debates. Available from City News Publishing Co., Box 606, Southold, New York 11971; sc $1.25. (PD)

Discusses the growing division between history and criticism in the study of public address. Reassesses the relationship between history and criticism with respect to intrinsic and extrinsic analysis, the role of evaluation in rhetorical scholarship, and the nature of critical and historical method. (JMF)

Explores the nature of rhetorical rituals and their contribution in sometimes maintaining social stability and in other times creating revolution. Analyzes examples of rhetorical rituals in public discourse, such as inaugural addresses, eulogies, and inspirational addresses. (PD)

Discusses six conditions as prerequisites to political debates: likelihood of a close election, advantages will accrue to candidate, candidate is a good debater, only two major candidates, candidate can control all variables, and no incumbents involved. Demonstrates the application of these conditions to eight political campaigns. (JMF)

Assesses the relative effectiveness of praise and derogation in persuading receivers and enhancing the speaker's credibility. Comparisons are made by sex of the persuader as well as the receiver. (JMF)

Provides a mnemonic device for remembering eight elements involved in planning oral business presentations. Discusses each of the eight elements. (RL)

Eleven tips for planning and running better training meetings are provided. Topics include some of the following: preparing to speak, using visuals more effectively, traveling with film, setting the time of the meeting, using a college campus as a meeting site, and getting going after a break. (JH)

Recounts a study designed to isolate the speech evaluation traits resulting from a satirical speech and concludes that a speaker who chooses a satirical approach over a direct approach will more likely receive higher ratings on speaker adjustment, subject, and analysis and lower ratings on organization. (MH)

Provides an assignment for a business communication or a public speaking course from junior high to college level. States a minimum of three oral presentations are necessary for the assignment encompassing an announcement of the awards competition, the voting process and incentives for winning an award, and the ceremony held on the last day of…

Unemployed adult students organized a conference that proved to be a transforming experience. They developed public speaking skills, confidence, and knowledge useful to participation in public debate on social issues. (SK)

Revisits the conceptualization and formation of the basic course in public speaking. Considers how the undergraduate course in basic public speaking introduces new students to the discipline, provides continuing teaching opportunities for both permanent and adjunct faculty, and often supports graduate programs through its staffing by graduate…