Oral Communication: Skills, Choices, and Consequences

The authors had several goals in mind when they decided to write this book: (1) to engage readers to think about the skills, choices, and consequences of their communication; (2) to create a book that people will want to read; (3) to convince readers that communication skills will improve their chances for success in all endeavors; (4) and to provide a reasonably priced book. The text’s interactive approach is designed to draw readers into the learning process. Activities and exercises interspersed throughout the chapters prompt readers to think critically about the information in each section to participate in discussions that reinforce and expand on the concepts in this concise approach to the study of communication. Written in an informal style, this book includes real-life examples that resonate with people who hold either traditional or nontraditional views. Scattered throughout the book are sidebars authored by corporate professionals, highlighting particular communication skills that have contributed to their success and providing valuable insights for readers wishing to enrich their own lives by becoming better communicators.