Main Ideas and Implications Derived From Certain Scholars
| Authors | Observational Ideas | Implications |
|---|---|---|
| Schubert et al.8 | Courtroom work is face-to-face interaction; a form of political behavior | Emphasis is on being persuasive and winning the debate Less important is clarification Oral testimony is observable and therefore deserves extensive study so that we learn to testify better |
| Johnson et al.9 Roberts10 | Oral arguments in the Supreme Court matter | Elite decision-makers can be influenced by those presenting arguments to them Quality of the oral argument and the credibility of the presenter determine impact/influence |
| Maher11 | Notions derived from communications discipline | Develop a story for the juryPresent the story orally and visually |