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Author:   Dr. Michelle Witherspoon
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Weight:   1.530kg
ISBN:  

9781792439599

ISBN 10:   1792439598
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   30 September 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Acknowledgments & Contributions Introduction: Rationale for the Inclusion of Student Memoirs PART ONE: COMMUNICATION AS AN ART CHAPTER 1 Public Speaking: Essentials for Excellence Public Speaking: Essentials for Excellence Public Speaking Is a Valuable Activity Public Speaking Influences Success in College Public Speaking Teaches Critical Thinking Skills Public Speaking Skills Influence Career and Community Success Public Speaking Skills Are Key to Leadership Public Speaking Skills Complement Technology Public Speaking Is Part of Our Democratic Tradition Public Speaking and the Communication Process Eight Elements of the Communication Process Five Steps for Preparing to Speak Conclusion What You've Learned: Student Memoir: Public Speaking Essentials for Excellence CHAPTER 2 The Impact of Perception and Listening on Interpersonal Communication Perception and Interpersonal Communication Selectivity Processes Organization Interpretation Individual Differences and Perceptions The Link Between Perception and Listening Listening Styles Gender, Culture, and Personality Differences in Listening Styles Best Practices for Effective Listening Summary Student Memoir: The Impact of Perception and Listening on Interpersonal Communication CHAPTER 3 Blending Theory, Skill, and Art for Public Communication Competence Aristotle's View of Public Communication Competence Modern View of Public Communication Competence Why We Communicate Why We Communicate in the Public Communication Context Five Major Skill Areas of Public Communication Diversity Issues and Communication Competence Critical Thinking Issues and Communication Competence Applying the Chapter to Your Life Student Memoir: Blending Theory, Skill, and Art for Public Communication Competence CHAPTER 4 The Process of Selecting a Topic and Relevant Material to Engage the Audience Select Meaningful Topics Collect Relevant Material to Support Your Ideas Statistics Quotes Examples Additional Forms of Support Student Memoir: The Process of Selecting a Topic and Relevant Material to Engage the Audience CHAPTER 5 The Importance of Audience Analysis and Audience Adaptation to Delivery Dynamics Part I Analyzing and Adapting to Diverse Audiences Identifying Your Target Audience Analyzing Your Audience Building Your Skills Adapting to Your Audience Building Your Skills Part II Audience Analysis and Delivery Dynamics Student Memoir: The Importance of Audience Analysis and Audience Adaptation to Delivery Dynamics CHAPTER 6 Research and Supporting Material Develop a Research Strategy Supporting Your Speech Documenting Information Accurately in Your Speech Student Memoir: Conducting Research for the Speech CHAPTER 7 Organization and Outlining Part I The Primary Goal of Organization is to Ensure you have an Effective Speech Public Speaking is Purposeful Steps In Organizing a Speech Writing The Outline Part II Canon of Arrangement Introduction What's Arrangement? Maintain the 'You' Perspective The Stock Patterns The Outline, In Depth Introductions and Conclusions Summary Part III Body of the Speech Bodies Signposts Conclusions Speech Outlines Types of Outlines Formatting Bibliographies Student Memoir: The Canon of Arrangement (Organizing and Outlining the Speech) CHAPTER 8 The Power of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Introduction What Is Language? What Are the Basic Principles of Language? How Do Theorists Describe Language and Meaning? How Can I Use Language Effectively? What Should You Take from This Section on Language? What Is Nonverbal Communication? What Is the Nature of Nonverbal Communication? What Are the Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication? What Are the Functions of Nonverbal Communication? What Are the Types of Nonverbal Communication? How Does Theory Describe Nonverbal Behavior's Impact on Relationships? What Are the Key Points to Remember about Nonverbal Communication? Student Memoir: The Power of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication CHAPTER 9 The Key to Informative Speaking Differentiating Informative, Persuasive, and Entertaining Purposes Types of Informative Speaking Five Goals of Informative Speaking Guidelines for Effective Informative Speeches Ethics of Informative Speaking Student Memoir: The Key to Informative Speaking CHAPTER 10 Persuasive Speech Organization and Methods of Persuasion Core Structure Organization and the Proposition Dealing with Counterarguments Looking over the Outline Introductions and Conclusions Student Memoir: Persuasive Speech Organization and Methods of Persuasion CHAPTER 11 Speaking for Special Occasions Speaking for Special Occasions Special-Occasion Speeches Speeches of Introduction Speeches of Presentation Speeches of Acceptance Commemorative Speeches Keynote Speeches After-Dinner Speeches Outlines for Other Special-Occasion Speeches Speaking for Special Occasions Student Memoir: Speaking for Special Occasions PART TWO: COMMUNICATION THEORY AND SCIENCE CHAPTER 12 Communication Theory, Research, and Scholarship Part I Why We Study Communication Importance of Studying Communication Communication Is Complex Communication Is Vital to Workplace Effectiveness A Higher Education Does Not Ensure Communication Competence Theories: Guides for Analysis and Action Defining Communication Fundamentals of Communication Communication: Our Definition Part II Perspectives on Communication The Scientific Method What Makes a Quality Communication Theory? Communication Theory Development Fundamental Goals of Communication Theory Seven Theoretical Traditions in Building Communication Theory Part III What is Communication Research? What Will You Do with the Information You Learn in this Course? What Is Research? How Is Research Knowledge Distributed? How Do We Know What We Know? What's Wrong with Everyday Ways of Knowing? Scientific Reasoning What Do Communication Researchers Do? What Are Some Examples of Communication Research? Student Memoir: Communication Theory, Research, and Scholarship CHAPTER 13 Relationship Development and Maintenance from Face-to-Face Cyberspace Part I Relationship Development Overview Deciding to Make The First Move: Why We Initiate Relationships Interpersonal Attraction Proximity Similarity/Homophily Interpersonal Goals Interpersonal Communication Theories: How we Initiate Relationships Significance of Relationship Maintenance Why We Maintain Some Relationships and not Others Relationship Maintenance Strategies Relationship Maintenance in Different Types of Relationships Assessing Relationship Problems: Attributions, Satisfaction, Equity How do You Determine if a Relationship Problem is Significant? Five Stages of Relationship Dissolution Strategies used to Terminate Relationships Types of Relationships: Terminating Friendships Types of Relationships: Terminating Romantic Relationships Homosexual Relationships: Factors Influencing Relationship Quality After The Breakup: Remaining Just Friends Part II From Face-to-Face to Cyberspace Forming Relationships Online Overview Methods Of Developing Interpersonal Relationships Establishing Relationships: Before The Internet Establishing Relationships: The Internet Era What Attracts People To One Another Online? Who Is Online And Why? Effects Of Cmc Relationships Forming Safe And Meaningful Online Relationships Student Memoir: Relationship Development and Maintenance from Face-to-Face to Cyberspace CHAPTER 14 From Voice Articulation and Production to Common Social Communication Disorders Part I Voice Articulation and Production Overview of Speech Mechanism and Vocal Anatomy Front Vowels Back Vowels Middle Vowels Voice Recorder Software Part II Common Social Communication Disorders Development of Social Skills Comprehensive Assessment Treatment of Social Communication Deficits Student Memoir: from Voice Articulation and Production to Common Social Communication Disorders PART THREE: COMMUNICATION IN A TECHNOLOGICALLY-SAVVY SOCIETY CHAPTER 15 Leadership and Small Group Communication Introduction Defining and Understanding Small Groups Advantages and Disadvantages of Group Work Team Building Running and participating in a Successful Meeting ICT and Small Groups Student Memoir: Leadership and Small Group Communication CHAPTER 16 Face-to-Face and Virtual Interviews What Is Interviewing? What Types of Questions Are Used in Interviews? How Do I Prepare For A Face-To-Face & Virtual Interview? How Are Interviews Structured? Student Memoir: Face-to-Face and Virtual Interviews CHAPTER 17 Mediated and Masspersonal Communication Technologies for Online Speaking Part I What is Mediated Communication? What Is Communication? Components of Communication The Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication Mass Mediated Communication Interpersonal Communication Changes in Technology Highlight Changes in Lines of Delineation Changes in Mediated Communication Moving Toward MC Part II Online Speaking Advantages Face-to-Face Speaking versus Online Speaking Technology for Online Speaking Formats of Online Speaking Camera Presence Student Memoir: Mediated and Masspersonal Communication Technologies for Online Speaking

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