Pearson - Communication: Making Connections, 7/E - William J. Seiler & Melissa L. Beall

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This popular, comprehensive introduction to speech communication text skillfully blends theory, current research, and skills, while emphasizing the connections between communication and our daily lives.

This top-selling hybrid text is unique in its integrated “connections” theme and streamlined pedagogy. Introducing the basic principles of public speaking, interpersonal communication and group communication, the text stresses communication competence by constantly applying a solid theoretical foundation to everyday communication through relevant examples, thought-provoking questions, and boxed features.

New and strengthened pedagogy highlights and reinforces the “connections” theme throughout the book, demonstrating how communication connects us to each other in a variety of contexts: the workplace, family, friends, community, school, public communication settings, the Internet, and across cultures.

Features

Practical connection between theory, research and skills: the solid theoretical foundation is consistently applied to everyday situations through relevant examples, thought-provoking questions and boxed features.
Emphasis on communication competence: boxes, activities and questions throughout ask students to assess their own communication skills and apply them to various situations, stressing ethical and responsible communication.
Thoroughly updated text highlights contemporary issues such as Internet safety guides students’ use of online resources, including brainstorming for speech topics and researching those topics to develop a speech. The interactive web site (MyCommunicationLab) reinforces the attention to technology.
Strong coverage of gender, cultural diversity, ethics and critical thinking provides a better understanding of the communication competencies needed to succeed in the global environment.
Thorough, thought-provoking and straightforward explanations of basic communication principles, supported by theory and relevant research, provide students with valuable foundation material.
Numerous pedagogical aids including chapter-opening objectives and vignettes, boldface key terms, a marginal glossary, chapter summaries, end-of-chapter discussion questions, and guidelines help students review and retain important chapter concepts.
Manageable length with 16 chapters to fit most course syllabi.
Updated Appendix on “Interviewing: Preparing for Your Future” includes current and practical information on online job searches and preparation for the employment interview.
Annotated sample informative and persuasive speeches illustrate key principles and help students plan and develop their own speeches.

New To This Edition

New “Making Everyday Connections” vignettes introduce each chapter with a realistic scenario, showing students how the chapter content relates to their own lives. Each vignette concludes with thought-provoking questions to get the reader thinking critically about the material and how “real” communication situations might be handled.
New “Making Connections for Success” boxes throughout the text contain skill-building activities and critical thinking questions to help students become more competent communicators by encouraging them to relate the concepts to their everyday communication.
New “Making Technology Connections” boxes emphasize the importance and role of technology in our everyday interactions. Designed to show students how technology influences their communication and to give them hands-on experience with the World Wide Web, these boxes include useful Internet sites for researching speech topics and discussions of the potential privacy threat of popular web sites such as MySpace.com.
Updated “Making Connections to Scholars” boxes highlight the research of some of the most influential scholars in the communication discipline, creating a connection between students and important researchers in the discipline. The emphasis is on the contributions these scholars have made to the field and how those contributions have made a difference in how we apply communication principles.
Thoroughly updated chapters on public speaking with new examples, sample speeches, figures and illustrations, this text also includes the most up-to-date information on finding, using and evaluating electronic resources.
Updated and revised sections throughout, including: new material on language and listening, revised section on perception and its influence on communication, rewritten section on self-concept, new material on personal social identity, revised material on gender expectations, expanded section on interpersonal conflict, new material on leadership styles and leadership and gender differences, and expanded discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of online discussion in the group communication chapters.

Table of Contents

I. MAKING CONNECTIONS THROUGH COMMUNICATION.

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.

Misconceptions about Communication.

Improving Communication Competence.

2. Connecting Perceptions and Communication.

Perception and Communication.

Understanding Perception.

The Nature of Perception.

Perceptual Differences.

Improving Perception Competencies and Perception Checking.

3. Connecting Self and Communication.

Understanding Self-Concept.

Communication and Self-Concept.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy and Impression Management

Culture and Self-Concept

Gender and Self-Concept

Enhancing Self-Concept.

4. Connecting Through Verbal Communication.

The Importance of Language.

The Elements of Language.

Language-Based Barriers to Communication.

How to Use Language Effectively.

5. Connecting Through Nonverbal Communication.

What Is Nonverbal Communication?

Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication.

Functions of Nonverbal Communication.

Types of Nonverbal Communication.

Interpreting and Improving Nonverbal Communication.

6. Connecting Listening and Thinking in the Communication Process.

The Importance of Effective Listening.

Listening and Hearing: Is There a Difference?

The Stages of 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

II. CONNECTING IN THE PUBLIC CONTEXT.

7. Selecting a Topic and Relating to the Audience.

Selecting a Speech Topic.

Determining the General Purpose, Specific Purpose, and Thesis of a Speech.

Connecting With the Listeners

8. Gathering and Using Information.

Gathering Information.

Suggestions for Doing Research.

Using Research to Support and Clarify Ideas.

9. Organizing and Outlining Your Speech.

Organize the Body of Your Speech.

Organize the Introduction of Your Speech.

Organize the Conclusion of Your Speech.

Outline Your Speech.

10. Managing Anxiety and Delivering Your Speech.

Qualities of Effective Speakers.

Managing Speech Anxiety.

Methods of Delivery.

Vocal and Physical Aspects of Delivery.

Presentational Aids.

Your Delivery.

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

12. Persuasive Speaking.

The Goal of Persuasive Speaking.

Topics for Persuasive Speeches.

Persuasive Claims.

Establishing Credibility.

Becoming Effective Consumers of Persuasion.

Preparing and Developing a Persuasive Speech.

Fallacies in Argument Development.

Evaluating the Persuasive Speech.

A Sample Persuasive Speech with Commentary

III. CONNECTING IN RELATIONAL CONTEXTS.

13. Interpersonal Communication.

Connecting with Others via Interpersonal Communication

Motivation and Need to Form Relationships

Relationships: Getting to Know Others and Ourselves

Connecting With Others Online

Self-Disclosure in Relationships

14. Developing Relationships.

Forming and Dissolving Relationships.

Interpersonal Conflict.

Improving Communication Competence in Relationships

15. Group and Team Communication.

Small Group Communication: Making the Connection.

What Is a Group?

Group Formation: Why We Join Groups and Why We Leave

Types and Purposes of Small Groups

Project or Work Teams.

Characteristics of Small Groups.

Gender Differences in Group Communication.

Ethical Behavior in Group Communication.

Virtual Groups and Teams

Disadvantages of Small Groups

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.

Appendix: Employment Interviewing: Preparing for Your Future.

Preparing for Your Career.

Career Research on the Internet.

Choosing a Career.

Qualities Employers Seek.

Preparation for an Interview.

The Interview.

Factors Leading to Rejection.

Factors Leading to Job Offers.

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Introduction to Speech Communication (Speech Communication)

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Communication: Making Connections, 8/E
Seiler & Beall
©2011 | Pearson | Paper; 512 pp | Instock
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This popular, comprehensive introduction to speech communication text skillfully blends theory, current research, and skills, while emphasizing the connections between communication and our daily lives.

Communication, 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.

The new edition includes expanded coverage of electronically-mediated communication (EMC) with new boxed features describing the effects of technology within communication, such as what is appropriate to disclose on Facebook pages, or how texting affects communication with family or with friends. In addition, new text discussions and thought-provoking questions explore the impact of new communication technologies from Twitter to blogs, providing students with detailed information on an important, current topic that affects their daily communication and interactions.
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This popular, comprehensive introduction to speech communication deftly blends theory, current research, and skills, while emphasizing the connections between communication and our daily lives.

Unique in its integrated “connections” theme and streamlined pedagogy, Communication: Making Connections introduces the basic principles of public speaking, interpersonal communication, and group communication. The constant application of a solid theoretical foundation to everyday communication through relevant examples, thought-provoking questions, and boxed features stress communication competence.

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