Presentations that Matter - Softcover

Melanie Morgan; Jennifer Hall; Lindsey B. Morgan

9781617404382: Presentations that Matter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1617404381 ISBN 13: 9781617404382

Publisher: Van-Griner LLC, 2018

Presentations that Matter takes a unique approach to the foundational communication course. It is a student-centered textbook that focuses on presentational speaking while using STEM and business examples to contextualize the content. In addition, each chapter begins with a current, real-world case study to demonstrate the ways in which presentational speaking principles and practices are enacted in academic, professional, personal, and civic settings. The textbook draws on the STEM, business, and human services fields to contextualize the presentational speaking focus. To do this, the authors incorporates current, real-world case studies from these contexts to demonstrate the ways in which presentational speaking principles and practices are used. This text also brings an academic perspective to this practical subject. In doing so they created more than a how to manual by providing rationale for best practices. The textbook also covers relevant theoretical frameworks that explain communication concepts and principles, such as media richness theory and the narrative paradigm. In addition, the authors include seminal research (e.g., James McCroskey s work on communication apprehension) that further emphasizes the need to be able to give presentations that matter in academic, professional, personal and civic settings. Key Features Focuses on presentational speaking so students learn best practices and the corresponding rational for preparing presentations that matter in academic, professional, personal, and civic settings. Contextualizes presentational speaking practice and content using STEM and business examples. Uses real-world case studies to illustrate key concepts for each chapter. Incorporates research-based content that concisely explains communication principles and practices. Lists clear objectives for each chapter. Features content boxes that highlight key concepts and offer additional explanation.

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About the Author:

Melanie Morgan (Ph.D., University of Kansas), is an associate professor of communication and the Director of Graduate Studies for the Brian Lamb School of Communication at Purdue University. She also directs COM 217: Science Communication and teaches courses in communication research methods, organizational communication, organizational communication consulting and intercultural communication. Dr. Morgan directed the basic public speaking course from 2001-2011. Dr. Morgan s research interests include communication and aging, aging and the workforce, and science communication. Her research has focused on the production of complex messages across wide range of contexts, including: aging, legal, organizational, and scientific contexts. Dr. Morgan is the co-author of several texts on communication skills, and her work has appeared in journals such as The Journal of Communication, Health Communication, and Communication Studies. Lindsey B. Anderson (Ph.D., Purdue University) is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Maryland. Dr. Anderson s research examines the intersections of communication and age in the workplace. Past projects have focused on intergenerational interactions and retirement. Her research has appeared in multiple outlets includingCommunication Yearbook, Public Relations Review, Management Communication Quarterly, Communication Studies,and Communication Quarterly. Dr. Anderson teaches courses in organizational communication, narrative, qualitative methods, ethnographic inquiry, and communication pedagogy. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Oral Communication Program at the University of Maryland.

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