Showing 19 results for Communication titles

Because You Asked: Questions Shaping Interpersonal Communication

by Jonathan A. Hess et al.

This title was built from the survey of hundreds of college students who were asked real-world questions about interpersonal communication. The most asked, most interesting, and most pressing questions and answers were chosen to create content that is more relevant to students, helping them understand why a given construct or theory matters in real…

Communication Pathways

by Joseph M. Valenzano III et al.

Designed for hybrid communication courses, this approachable text features concise chapters that emphasize and clearly explain communication theory. Central to this title is the theme of dialogue, and educators can expect to create competent, dialogic communicators who can advocate ideas civilly, explain complicated subjects, and disagree without being…

Effective Public Speaking

by George Griffin and Contributors

Top Hat Intro Course - Designed to teach the skills and build the confidence your students need to become effective public speakers.

Engaging Communication

by Cheri Simonds et al.

A brief yet substantial guide to becoming a critical consumer and creator of information, this title emphasizes media- and information-literacy, while supporting students in becoming more competent, confident, and ethical communicators. Chapters focus on foundational communication principles, crafting clear messages, responding and listening, and communicating…

Inclusive Public Speaking: Communicating in a Diverse World, Comprehensive Edition

by Kristina Ruiz-Mesa et al.

Written by two experienced course directors, Inclusive Public Speaking brings diversity and inclusion to the forefront of contemporary topics. Formal class speeches, small group communication, dyads and professional settings—students will gain expertise in many modalities thanks to the engaging and varied chapters. The text features rural, urban, and…

The Speaker's Primer, 3e National Edition

by Joseph M. Valenzano III et al.

The Speaker’s Primer is a concise, practical guide to delivering individual and group presentations in both face-to-face and digital environments. It highlights the importance of listening as an audience member, as well as full chapters devoted to civility, culture, diversity, and speaking in a wide variety of career settings. Students can improve their…

The Speaker: The Tradition and Practice of Public Speaking

by Joseph M. Valenzano III et al.

As Speech instructors know, public speaking can be considered both a skill and a field of study. But for today’s students, the rich tradition of speech communication is either reduced to a few quick mentions of Aristotle and Cicero or lost altogether. In The Speaker, the tradition of public speaking instruction is brought to the forefront, through the…

Writing for Canadian Health Professionals, 2nd Edition

by Lisa Salem-Wiseman et al.

Previously published by Nelson. Now available in a second edition, Writing for Canadian Health Professionals was the first of its kind in terms of student accessibility, Canadian content, and coverage of writing instruction specific to the health care area. Using a wide variety of documents and supporting pedagogy, the text guides students through the…

Communications 1101

by Janet Bertsch

The ability to communicate effectively is increasingly important in business today. This text was created to help students learn foundational academic and business communication skills. Topics addressed include how read and write critically using a variety of techniques; how to summarize information; how to produce a formal written report; and how to…

Communications 2202

by Janet Bertsch

Clear written and oral communication is an essential career skill and a crucial factor for business success. This text will help students learn how to research, examine, and analyze current issues or problems to create a variety of persuasive business documents and presentations.

Concepts in Digital and Strategic Communication

by Karen Freberg et al.

This textbook on strategic uses of digital and social media presents an introduction and overview of imperative topics for professional communicators to consider in order to communicate clearly and accurately with relevant stakeholders: purpose, audience, message, content, channels, ethics, crisis, professionalism, monitoring and evaluation.

Guide to Technical Communication

by Steve Holmes et al.

This textbook covers introductory topics and skills in contemporary technical communication.