An experimental study of listener comprehension of news commentary when rate of delivery is varied

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dc.contributor.advisorSchwarzwalder, John C.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberEvans, Richard I.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBattin, Tom C.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberUray, Richard M.
dc.creatorAsher, James J. 1929-
dc.date.accessioned2022-09-20T19:33:35Z
dc.date.available2022-09-20T19:33:35Z
dc.date.copyright1955
dc.date.issued1955
dc.description.abstractEach State in the Union is dotted with radio stations and most of these broadcast what is known as 'straight' news. Research has established that it did not matter how fast or slow the local newscaster delivered this news because the speed did not affect listener comprehension. People understood as well if the pace was slow and relaxed, or if it was at 'machine gun' velocity. [...]
dc.description.departmentCommunication, Jack J. Valenti School of
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dc.identifier.other14092898
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dc.language.isoen
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dc.subjectListener comprehension
dc.subjectNews commentary
dc.subjectRadio
dc.titleAn experimental study of listener comprehension of news commentary when rate of delivery is varied
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thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Arts and Sciences
thesis.degree.departmentRadio and Television, Department of
thesis.degree.disciplineCommunication
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Houston
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts

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