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The effect of variations in Nonfluency on audience ratings of source credibility

Gerald R. Miller Assistant Professor of Communication, Michigan State University
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Murray A. Hewgill Associate Professor of Speech, Michigan State University
Pages 36-44 | Published online: 05 Jun 2009

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