Identifies the 20-item Classroom Apprehension Participation Scale as a highly reliable measure of class apprehension. Finds that the scale also provides additional information about behaviors of potential difficulty as well as several evaluative attitudes that make an impact on participation apprehension. (AEW)

Addresses problems of sex bias in communication studies, specifically in teaching public speaking and rhetoric. Briefly surveys major anthologies of speeches published from 1896-1981, noting that only 52 speeches (or speech excerpts) by women appear in 45 volumes. (PD)

A study examined the appropriateness of a university reticence program for students who speak English as a Second Language (ESL). An analysis of enrollment indicated that ESL students were enrolling in the reticence program in proportions that exceeded their own enrollment in the university and that ESL students were more likely than native…

This paper describes an activity that is not only effective for teaching audience analysis to introductory public speaking students, but also serves as an instructor feedback tool. The activity outlined in the paper takes students through every step of the audience analysis process, from selecting question types to tallying and formulating…

Technology is becoming a viable supplement to lectures, printed textbooks, and even courses, which are being designed around technology. A study of 123 public speaking fundamental students found that the current technologically focused classroom is not equal for both males and females. Students would enjoy using technological supplements if…

Discusses several hypotheses about the measurement of speech-communication proficiency which are being tested at the University of Hawaii and a testing instrument entitled Dy Comm'' (dyadic communication) which emerged from this research. (DD)

Concludes that debate research and teaching must avoid the anti-intellectualism and non-logical approaches currently practiced. (CH)

Analyzes potential benefits of debaters observing the nonverbal behavior of debate judges in obtaining immediate indications of judges' reactions. (CH)

Reports in 1969 survey of 78 institutions, 92 Percent of those in California. (RD)

Discusses the ethics of rhetoric in forensics. Analyzes survey results, from three different instruments, on practices in speaking events. Focuses on establishing an ethical framework for evaluating speech contests. (Available from Michael P. Kelley, ed., Communication Studies Dept., Calif. State Univ., Los Angeles, CA 90032; sc. $6.00.) (PD)

Subjects (students, coaches, communication instructors, general public) listened to audiotaped speeches, indicated the criteria used in evaluating speeches, rated the importance of criteria, and ranked the speakers. Findings indicate that subjects tended to interpret and apply criteria differently. Study suggests need for stronger feedback between…

Offers advice on how to incorporate assignments in formal and semiformal oral communication into the technical writing course. (RL)

Examines the role of discourse in the leadership of Cesar Chavez and Reies Tijerina in the Chicano movement. Demonstrates that their commitment to rhetorical discourse flowed not from their conviction about the innate power of words but from a deeper belief that God infused their words with an irresistible force. (JMF)

Presents the text of an interview with Chicano leader Jose Angel Gutierrez in which he discusses his background, rhetorical style, and political beliefs. Compares himself with other Chicano and Black leaders. (JMF)

Examines the effects of the preparation and presentation of a speech on the changing attitudes of the speaker. Concludes that individual attitudes are affected by the preparation stage more than the presentation stage. Draws implications for the teaching of public speaking. (JMF)