Communication: Making Connections, 11th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2020

  • William J. Seiler University of Nebraska -- Lincoln
  • Melissa L. Beall University of Northern Iowa
  • Joseph P. Mazer University of Tennessee Knoxville
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Title overview

Communication: Making Connections helps you make connections in your daily life, communicate more effectively, and succeed in our ever-changing world. The authors balance a thorough yet straightforward explanation of basic principles with a solid theoretical foundation, backed by the most up-to-date research.

Table of contents

PART 1: MAKING CONNECTIONS THROUGH COMMUNICATION
1. Connecting Process and Principles in the 21st Century
2. Connecting Perception, Self, and Communication
3. Connecting through Culture and Diversity
4. Connecting through Verbal Communication
5. Connecting through Nonverbal Communication
6. Connecting through Social Media and New Technologies
7. Connecting Listening and Thinking in the Communication Process

PART 2: CONNECTING IN THE PUBLIC AND RELATIONAL CONTEXTS
8. Selecting a Topic and Connecting to the Audience
9. Research: Gathering and Using Information
10. Organizing and Outlining Your Speech
11. Managing Anxiety and Apprehension When Delivering Your Speech
12. Informative and Persuasive Speaking
13. Connecting through Interpersonal Communication: Developing, Maintaining, and Dissolving Relationships
14. Connecting through Participating in Groups and Teams
15. Connecting through Workplace Communication: Preparing for Your Future

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