Full Description
For courses in Introduction to Communication.Connect. Communicate. Thrive.Communication: Making Connections helps readers make connections in their daily lives, communicate more effectively, and succeed in our ever-changing world. Authors William Seiler, Melissa Beall, and Joseph Mazer balance a thorough-yet straightforward-explanation of basic principles with a solid theoretical foundation, backed by the most up-to-date research. The Tenth Edition has been revised to ensure it is fresher, more useful, and more engaging than previous editions. Relevant examples, thought-provoking questions, and signature boxed features enhance the learning experience and guide readers in mastering their objectives.Also available with MyCommunicationLab (R)MyCommunicationLab for the Introduction to Communication course extends learning online to engage students and improve results. Media resources with assignments bring concepts to life, and offer students opportunities to practice applying what they've learned. Please note: this version of MyCommunicationLab does not include an eText.Communication: Making Connections, Tenth Edition is also available via REVEL (TM), an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab (TM) & Mastering (TM) does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab & Mastering, ask your instructor for the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab & Mastering, search for:0134319990 / 9780134319995 Communication: Making Connections Plus MyCommunicationLab for Introduction to Communication--Access Card Package, 10/ePackage consists of:0133882942 / 9780133882940 NEW MyCommunicationLab for Introduction to Communication-- Valuepack Access Card 0134184971 / 9780134184975 Communication: Making Connections, Tenth Edition
Contents
PART I1. Connecting Process and Principles2. Connecting Perception and Communication3. Connecting Self and Communication4. Connecting through Verbal Communication5. Connecting through Nonverbal Communication6. Connecting Listening and Thinking in the Communication Process7. Selecting a Topic and Connecting to the Audience8. Research: Gathering and Using Information9. Organizing and Outlining Your Speech10. Managing Anxiety and Apprehension When Delivering Your Speech11. Informative Speaking12. Persuasive Speaking13. Interpersonal Communication: A Theoretical Foundation14. Developing and Maintaining Relationships: From Formation to Dissolution15. Group and Team Communication16. Participating in Groups and Teams
