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Group 3 Chapter 18

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Group 2 Chapter 17

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Group 1 Chapter 16 Delivering A Speech

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Group3 Chapter 15 - Organizing Your Presentation

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Group2 Chapter 14 - Finding Information

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Group 1 Chapter 13 - Selection Topic Selection

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Chris Casper Library Research

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Group3 Chapter 12 Speaker Credibility

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Group 2 Chapter 11 - Mediated Communication

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Mediated Communication and Media Literacy

We all participate in mediated communication, which is any communication interaction using technology as the primary channel. The two predominant types of mediated communication—mass communication and computer-mediated communication—inform, entertain, persuade, and provide a means for connecting people. In this chapter you will learn the importance of mediated communication, how mediated communication affects us through the communication process, and how to be a more critical consumer of mediated messages.

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Group 1- Chapter 10 - Communication At Work

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Group 3 Chapter 9 - Small Group Communication

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The Dynamics of Small-Group Communication

Small groups permeate nearly all facets of our lives. Our families, our jobs, our courses, and our friends are all invigorated and driven by small groups of people. In this chapter we address several issues related to small-group communication. After discussing generally what small-group communication is, we turn to theories explaining concepts like leadership, group culture, and small-group decision making. The chapter concludes by discussing several processes related to small-group effectiveness: cohesiveness, use of technology, and skills used by ethical group communicators.

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Group 2 - Chapter 8 - The Interview

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Interviewing

Interviews take place in many settings_some of which are not immediately apparent. When was the last time you visited a doctor? Did the appointment begin by the doctor asking you questions? What about the last time you met with your adviser? Did she ask you how your courses were going? Interviews come in many forms. In this chapter we introduce you to general fundamental skills involved in interviewing and also discuss effective strategies for employment selection interviews and informative probing interviews.

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Group 1 Chapter 7 - Intercultural Communication

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Intercultural Communication

This chapter introduces you to communication between cultures and co-cultures. Being an effective communicator means interacting positively with people from various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. The goal of this chapter is to increase your confidence in your ability to communicate with people of other cultures and co-cultures. The chapter stresses the importance of communicating effectively in an everchanging world. The chapter explains cultures and co-cultures, reveals strategies used by co-cultures to interact with dominant cultures, identifies broad characteristics of several cultures, and provides strategies for improving intercultural communication. When you have completed this chapter you should know more about people outside your own group and you should feel more confident about communicating successfully with others.

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Group 3 Chapter 6 - Interpersonal Communication

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Presentation of Chapter 6 by Group 3

Interpersonal Communication: Couples, Teams, Cultures

Interpersonal relationships can be complicated, and they sometimes require a lot of work. But by expanding your knowledge and learning new skills, you can improve your satisfaction within interpersonal relationships. In this chapter you will learn about interpersonal relationships and interpersonal communication. You will learn the stages of relational development, maintenance, and deterioration. You will also learn why people initiate relationships, maintain them, and end them. You will study such essential concepts as self-disclosing, using affectionate and supportive communication, influencing others, and developing a unique relationship. Although interpersonal communication is challenging, you will learn how to improve your communication in interpersonal relationships.

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Group 2 Chapter 5 - Listening and Critical Thinking

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Presentation Of Chapter 5 by Group 2

Listening and Critical Thinking

Listening is our most frequently used and least studied communication skill. In this chapter you will learn about the listening process, some factors that can inhibit effective listening, different types of listening, and strategies for becoming a more effective listener. Our hope is that you will learn that listening, like any other communication behavior, is a skill that must be developed through forethought and practice.

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Group 1 Chapter 4 Non-verbal Communication

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Presentation of Chapter 4 by Group 1

Nonverbal Communication

This chapter focuses on the role of nonverbal codes in communication. The chapter first looks at the problems that can occur in interpreting nonverbal codes. Next, some of the major nonverbal codes are identified and defined, including bodily movement and facial expression, bodily appearance, space, time, touching, and vocal cues. The chapter concludes with a discussion of some solutions to the problems you might encounter in interpreting nonverbal codes.

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Chapter 3 Group 3

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Presentation of Chapter 3 Verbal Communication
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Verbal Communication

This chapter is about the importance of language and how language functions in communication. In this chapter, you will learn about the world of language, including the definition of language and its many characteristics. You will learn that language can be both an enhancement and an obstacle to communication. Finally, specific suggestions are provided for improving your verbal skills.

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Group 2 Chapter 2

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Chapter 2 Group 2

Perception, Self, and Communication

This chapter introduces you to the role of perception and the role of the self in communication. The chapter opens by explaining what perception is; then it describes why differences in perception occur and what occurs during perception. Next, the chapter moves to our perceptions of others, including errors we occasionally make in those perceptions. A discussion of self-awareness, self-concept (which includes self-image and self-esteem), and self-presentation completes the chapter. After you read this chapter you will have a better understanding of the communicative importance of how you see yourself and how you see others.

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Group 1 Chapter 1

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Chapter 1 Group One

In this chapter you will be introduced to communication, including some of the fundamental concepts and terms you will need to know for the remainder of this text. You will learn why it is important to study communication and how communication is defined. This chapter will show you how communication begins with you and extends to other people, and it will identify the components of communication. Finally, you will learn about the characteristics of the various communication contexts.

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