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| Communication (Thought… | 1 |
| Communication Research | 1 |
| Discourse Analysis | 1 |
| Government (Administrative… | 1 |
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| Policy Formation | 1 |
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| Western Journal of Speech… | 1 |
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| Davis, Kristine M. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedDavis, Kristine M. – Western Journal of Speech Communication, 1981
Provides a description of communication in legislative hearings. Categorizes members' comments by type, purpose, valence, time focus, problem/solution orientation, audience, and topic. Indicates that the most important function of the hearings appears to be marshalling evidence for later debate. (JMF)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Research, Discourse Analysis, Government (Administrative Body)
