Communicating for Success

This core textbook for Introduction to Communication courses gives students an overview of the subfields of Communication Studies and how they benefit students pursuing a wide variety of career paths, as well as practical instruction in public speaking.

Cheryl Hamilton is Professor Emeritus at Tarrant County College where she served as department chair and Professor of Communication. Tony L. Kroll is Professor of Communication Studies at Dallas College. Bonnie R. Creel is retired from a teaching career at Texas Christian University, and Tarrant County College.

Unit I: Building Communication Foundations Chapter 1: Getting Started in Communication Chapter 2: Using Perception to Understand Self and Others Chapter 3: Listening Chapter 4: Verbal Communication Chapter 5: Nonverbal Communication Unit II: Interpersonal and Small Group Communication Chapter 6: Building Interpersonal Relationships Chapter 7: Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflict Chapter 8: Communicating in Problem-Solving Groups Chapter 9: Becoming Effective Group Members and Leaders Unit III: Public Speaking Chapter 10: Public Speaking: Getting Started Chapter 11: Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting Materials Chapter 12: Informative Speaking Chapter 13: Adding Visuals and Practicing Your Presentation Chapter 14: Persuasive Speaking