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Overview

Emphasizes the connections between communication and our daily lives

Communication: Making Connections, a top-selling hybrid text, is unique in its integrated “Making Connections” theme and emphasis on technology. While introducing the basic principles of public speaking, interpersonal communication and group communication, the text stresses communication competence by constantly applying a solid theoretical foundation through everyday and relevant communication examples, thought-provoking questions, and boxed features.

MyCommunicationLab is an integral part of the Seiler program. Key learning applications include MediaShare, an eText, and a study plan.

A better teaching and learning experience

This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience—for you and your students. Here’s how:

  • Personalize Learning– MyCommunicationLab is online learning. MyCommunicationLab engages students through personalized learning and helps instructors from course preparation to delivery and assessment
  • Improve Critical Thinking– Chapter summaries are organized by learning objectives to help students focus on what they need to learn in each chapter.
  • Engage Students–New examples and an increased emphasis on technology are relevant to today’s students in a variety of ways.
  • Support Instructors– A full set of supplements, including MyCommunicationLab, provides instructors with all the resources and support they need.

0205943675 / 9780205943678 Communication: Making Connections Plus NEW MyCommunication Lab with eText -- Access Card Package

Package consists of:

0205890857 / 9780205890859 NEW MyCommunicationLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card

0205930611 / 9780205930616 Communication: Making Connections

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780205943678
  • Publisher: Pearson
  • Publication date: 2/15/2013
  • Edition number: 9
  • Pages: 504
  • Product dimensions: 7.90 (w) x 9.90 (h) x 0.70 (d)

Table of Contents

In this Section:

1) Brief Table of Contents

2) Full Table of Contents

1) Brief Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Connecting Process and Principles
Chapter 2: Connecting Perceptions and Communication
Chapter 3: Connecting Self and Communication
Chapter 4: Connecting Through Verbal Communication
Chapter 5: Connecting Through Nonverbal Communication
Chapter 6: Connecting Listening and Thinking in the Communication Process
Chapter 7: Choosing a Topic and Connecting to the Audience
Chapter 8: Research: Gathering and Using Information
Chapter 9: Organizing and Outlining
Chapter 10: Managing Anxiety and Delivering Your Speech
Chapter 11: Informative Speaking
Chapter 12: Persuasive Speaking
Chapter 13: Interpersonal communication: A Theoretical Foundation
Chapter 14: Developing And Maintaining Relationships: From Formation To Dissolution
Chapter 15: Group and Team Communication
Chapter 16: Participating in Groups and Teams


2) Full Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Connecting Process and Principles
Communication: Making Connections What is Communication?
Why Should We Study Communication?
Principles of Communication Essential Components of Communication Types of Communication Distinguishing Social Media from Face-to-Face Communication Misconceptions about Communication Improving Communication Competence Summary Discussion Starters

Chapter 2: Connecting Perceptions and Communication
Perception and Communication The Perception Process Perceptual Differences Improving Perception Competencies and Perception Checking Summary Discussion Starters

Chapter 3: Connecting Self and Communication
Understanding Self-Concept Culture and Self-Concept Gender and Self-Concept Self-Fulfilling Prophecy and Impression Management Enhancing Self-Concept Summary Discussion Starters

Chapter 4: Connecting Through Verbal Communication
The Importance of Language The Elements of Language Language-Based Barriers to Communication Language and Technology How to Use Language Effectively Summary Discussion Starter

Chapter 5: Connecting Through Nonverbal Communication
Making Everyday Connections What is Nonverbal Communication?
Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication Functions of Nonverbal Communication Types of Nonverbal Communication Improving Our Ability to Send and Interpret Nonverbal Communication Summary Discussion Starters

Chapter 6: Connecting Listening and Thinking in the Communication Process
The Importance of Effective Listening Effective Listening The Functions of Listening Barriers to Effective Listening Critical Listening and Critical Thinking: Analyzing and Evaluating Messages Improving Listening Competence Listening and Technology Intercultural Listening Summary Discussion Starters

Chapter 7: Choosing a Topic and Connecting to the Audience
Selecting a Speech Topic Determining the General Purpose, Specific Purpose, and Thesis of a Speech Audience Analysis: Connecting with the Listeners Summary Discussion Starters Notes

Chapter 8: Research: Gathering and Using Information
Research: Gathering Information Using Research to Support and Clarify Ideas Summary Discussion Starters

Chapter 9: Organizing and Outlining

Organize the Body of Your Speech Organize the Introduction of Your Speech Organize the Conclusion of Your Speech Outline Your Speech Guidelines Using Presentational Note Cards Sample Presentational Outline for an Informative Speech Summary Discussion Starters References

Chapter 10: Managing Anxiety and Delivering Your Speech
Managing Speech Anxiety Methods of Delivery Vocal and Physical Aspects of Delivery Presentational aids Presentation Software Practice Your Delivery Summary Discussion Starters

Chapter 11: Informative Speaking
Information and Power Distinctions between Informative and Persuasive Speaking Topics for Informative Speeches Preparing and Developing an Informative Speech Evaluating the Informative Speech A Sample Informative Speech with Commentary Summary Discussion Starters Appendix: Informative Speech Topics

Chapter 12: Persuasive Speaking
The Goal of Persuasive Speaking Topics for Persuasive Speeches Persuasive Claims Establishing Credibility (Ethos)
Preparing and Developing a Persuasive Speech Fallacies in Argument Development Evaluating the Persuasive Speech Sample Persuasive Speech with Commentary

Chapter 13: Interpersonal communication: A Theoretical Foundation
Connecting with Others via Interpersonal Communication Theories of Interpersonal Communication Self-Disclosure in Relationships Summary Discussion Starters

Chapter 14: Developing And Maintaining Relationships: From Formation To Dissolution
Interpersonal Communication Competence Relationship Formation Relationship Dissolution Signs That Show a Relationship is in Trouble Interpersonal Conflict Improving Communication Competence in Relationships Summary Discussion Starters

Chapter 15: Group and Team Communication
Small-Group Communication: Making the Connection Purposes and Types of Groups Establishing a Group Culture Characteristics of Small Groups Ethical Behavior in Group Communication Disadvantages of Small Groups Summary Discussion Starters

Chapter 16: Participating in Groups and Teams
Team Building Leadership Conducting a Meeting Member Participation Problem Solving and Decision Making Managing Group Conflict Evaluating Small Group Performance Summary Discussion Starters

Appendix

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