Chapter I Introduction l.l The object of the study 1.2 The rationale of the present research 1.3 Problems existing in the past studies 1.4 Objectives of the current research 1.5 Data of the research 1.6 Notes on methodology and terminology 1.7 The outline of the dissertation Chapter 2 Literature Review 2.] Introduction 2..2 Terminological issues 2.3 Approaches to evaluation 2.4 Achievements and limitations ill tile past researches 2.5 Summary Chapter 3 A Description of the Conceptual Framework 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The working definition of DE 3.3 Delimitation of DE 3.4 A sketch of the theoretical hasis 3.5 The conceptual framework of the present research 3.6 Summary Chapter 4 A Classification of DEs in Military Interviews 4.1 lntroduclion 4.2 Additive DE 4.3 Substitutive DE 4.4 Digressive DE 4.5 Interruptive DE 4.6 Competitive DE 4.7 Summary Chapter 5 Adaptability of Deliberate Evaluation 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Self-oriented adaptation 5.3 Other-oriented adaptation 5.4 Group-oriented Adaptation 5.5 Summary Chapter 6 Functions of Deliberate Evaluation 6.1 Introduction 6.2 DE, rapport management and identity construction 6.3 Communicative functions of DE in military interviews 6.4 Summary Chapter 7 Conclusion 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Major findings 7.3 hnplications 7.4 Limitations of the present study 7.5 Suggeslions for filture study References Acknowledgements Appendix Transcription Conventions