Defining Success: Examining What it Means to be Good in Forensics

Author

David J. Brennan, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow

Abstract

For decades college students have been competing in forensic activity (forensics), spending countless hours researching, writing, and performing speeches. Forensic scholars have never created an overarching definition of what it means to be successful in forensics. A survey was created and sent out on the individual events listserv, asking competitors and coaches to define success. Analysis reveals both competitors and coaches believe success in forensics is a combination of competitive achievement, building communication skills, and personal growth.

Advisor

Jame Dimock

Committee Member

Daniel Cronn-Mills

Committee Member

Kristi Cole

Date of Degree

2011

Language

english

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

College

Arts and Humanities

Recommended Citation

Brennan, D. J. (2011). Defining Success: Examining What it Means to be Good in Forensics [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/117/

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