Conceptual Components of Knowledge in Previous research
| Characteristic | Citation |
|---|---|
| Substantive content of communication | Ware, Williams, 19753 |
| Assertiveness | Kern, 19822 |
| Clarity of communication | Champagne et al., 199125 |
| Educational credentials | Champagne et al., 199125 |
| Familiarity with the facts of the case | Champagne et al.,199125 |
| Relating testimony content to physical evidence and other witnesses | Champagne et al., 199125 |
| Sufficient experience relevant to the content of the communication | Brodsky, 19914 |
| Testimony's consistency with common sense | Sundby, 199733 |
| Academic degrees obtained, positions held, populations evaluated or treated, professional certifications or licensure, board certification, membership in professional organizations, professional publications, prior court experience as an expert, and honors and awards | Melton et al. 200726 |
| Self-proclaimed credentials | Lee, 20071 |