Source Credibility

Volume 28, Issue 2 (April 1983)

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ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 April 1983
Page Count: 5

Source Credibility
Sereno, KK
Associate professor, University of Southern California, CA

(Received 2 August 1982; accepted 9 August 1982)

Abstract

This paper conceptualizes and describes specific qualities of source credibility. Implications of the conception for communication in general and for expert witnesses in particular are elaborated. Dimensions of credibility, the role of the attorney, delivery, dialect, ethnic background, clothing, and characteristics of juries are considered.

Keywords:
symposium, jurisprudence, juries, testimony, credibility, expert witness

Paper ID: JFS11542J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11542J
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Author Title Source Credibility Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee E30

		SEDL / Journals / Journal of Forensic Sciences (JOFS) / Citation Page Volume 28, Issue 2 (April 1983) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (336K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0022-1198 CODEN: JFSCA Published Online: 1 April 1983 Page Count: 5 Source Credibility Sereno, KK Associate professor, University of Southern California, CA (Received 2 August 1982; accepted 9 August 1982) Abstract This paper conceptualizes and describes specific qualities of source credibility. Implications of the conception for communication in general and for expert witnesses in particular are elaborated. Dimensions of credibility, the role of the attorney, delivery, dialect, ethnic background, clothing, and characteristics of juries are considered. Keywords: symposium, jurisprudence, juries, testimony, credibility, expert witness Paper ID: JFS11542J DOI: 10.1520/JFS11542J ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title Source Credibility Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee E30