Communication: Making Connections

Updated in a new 8th edition, Communication: Making Communications is a popular, comprehensive introduction to speech communication that skillfully 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, this book 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. Communication has 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 con

• "They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, with Readings (Third Edition)
• Literature: An Introduction to Reading and Writing, Compact Edition (5th Edition)