Communicating for Success

by Cheryl M. 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.

502 pages, Hardcover

First published January 8, 2010

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

To be honest, my professor created PowerPoints based off of this book. I only read it for two research papers that I had to conduct primary and secondary research for. Well that and group project, but you get my point. I can't complain about the book. It was pretty straightforward and the concepts were really easy to get. Although...and I'm being honest here...I think communication is a pretty straightforward topic for most of us.

Conclusion

All-in-all, not a bad book. Definitely would recommend giving it a good read if your professor gives sucky lectures. I'M not going back to that book unless I absolutely need to, but that's me. To each their own. If you read it, enjoy!