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Taylor & Francis Ltd Communicating For Success 2018 Edition by Cheryl Hamilton, Bonnie Creel, Tony Kroll
Communicating for Success, 2nd edition, focuses student learning on the key communication competencies recommended by the National Communication Association. With a vibrant and engaging design, this introductory volume is packed with applied examples, features, and exercises; the text and accompanying Web content offer practical scenarios, key terms, discussion questions, sample activities, learning objectives, and more. A concentrated focus on the influence of communication on careers in business, education, and healthcare is highlighted near the end of each chapter and takes lessons beyond the classroom. This new edition features broader discussion of communication's relation to social media and technology, culture, gender, and ethics. Table of Contents:Unit I: Building Communication Foundations Chapter 1: Getting Started in CommunicationChapter 2: Using Perception to Understand Self and OthersChapter 3: ListeningChapter 4: Verbal CommunicationChapter 5: Nonverbal CommunicationUnit II: Interpersonal and Small Group CommunicationChapter 6: Building Interpersonal RelationshipsChapter 7: Managing Interpersonal Relationships and ConflictChapter 8: Communicating in Problem-Solving GroupsChapter 9: Becoming Effective Group Members and LeadersUnit III: Public SpeakingChapter 10: Public Speaking: Getting StartedChapter 11: Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting MaterialsChapter 12: Informative SpeakingChapter 13: Adding Visuals and Practicing Your PresentationChapter 14: Persuasive SpeakingAppendixReferencesGlossaryName IndexSubject Index