Communication: General

Communication: General

Public Relations Review, 19(PR Bibliography):21-24 Copyright 0 1993 by JAI Press Inc. All rights of reproduction in any form reserved. ISSN: 0363-...

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Public Relations

Review,

19(PR Bibliography):21-24

Copyright 0 1993 by JAI Press Inc. All rights of reproduction in any form reserved.

ISSN: 0363-8111

Communication: General JOURNALS Brash, Patricia Ward. “Beyond Giving a Speech: Becoming a Poised, Polished Presenter,” Vital Speeches v59n3 p83 (4 pages) Nov 15, 1992. Focuses on preparation for a speech, including research, content, delivery and visuals. Distinguishes among objectives: to persuade, inform, inspire, entertain or motivate to action.

Burgoon, Michael; Bailey, William. “PCAt Last! PC At Last! Thank God Almighty, We Are PC At Last!,” Journal of Communication v42n2 p93 (20 pages) Spr 1992. Contends

that the issue of PC language

has made communication

proactive.

Carey, James W. “Political Correctness and Cultural Studies,” Journalof Communication v42 n2 ~56 (27 pages) Spr 1992. Discusses politically correct language on university campuses and its impact on fi-eedom of speech. Describes the conflict with campus as a marketplace of ideas.

Clampitt, Philip G.; Coates, Joseph F. “Voice Mails: Pro and Con,” Communication World v9n4 p12 (4 pages) Mar 1992. Presents both sides of the issue of voice mail which assigns numbers that may be dialed to offices and persons within the organization. Names benefits of time management, fewer meetings and call backs. Offers tips for the caller and systems operator. Collins, Huntly. “PC and the Press,” Changev24nl p12 (5 pages) Jan-Feb 1992. Discusses politically correct language and acceptable ways of referring to race and gender. Concludes too strict adherence could interfere with intellectual freedom, freedom of expression and correct grammar. 1993

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Croft, A. C. “Ten Ways to Ruin a Good New Business Presentation,” Relations Quarterly v37n3 ~25 (4 pages) Fall 1992.

Public

Describes the 10 ways to ruin a presentation, and ends with components of a good presentation, including being a good story teller, don’t be overly long, and take time to rehearse.

Finn, David. “Corporate Presence: Can Character of a Company Be Expressed in Sculpture?,” Across the Board v29nlO p22 (4 pages) Ott 1992. Presents the case of a company sculpture.

that

expresses

Graveski, Diane M. “Rewiring Corporate World v9n4 p23 (3 pages) Mar 1992. Discusses management changes and practices. Advocates communication rather than mere indoctrination.

its corporate

Communication,”

values

and mission

in

Communication

their impact on communication policies and that supports collaboration and participation

Hornig, Susanna. “Framing Risk: Audience and Reader Factors,” Quarterly v69n3 ~679 (11 pages) Fall 1992.

Journalism

Examines how lay readers respond to disaster stories involving science and technology. Finds four perceptions: science and technological advance is expensive, risky, uncontrollable, has negative effects, and is subject to misuse.

LaRocque, Paula. “Want to Blow Your Credibility? v80n7 p51 (1 page) Sep 1992. Presents a compendium consensus of dictionary

of preferred sources.

pronunciations

Mispronounce

of mispronounced

Reeves, Ann. “40 Ways to Cut Down on Interruptions,” v9nll p32 (2 pages) Nov 1992.

it!,” Quill words from a

Communication

Offers hints on saving time and interruptions in communication more, limiting office visits, requesting solutions rather than techniques.

by using telephones problems, and other

Smith, Carolyn. “Stand Up and Speak Out,” Nation’~Businessv80n2 Feb 1992. Suggests ways to deliver an effective speech, including knowing objectives and limiting them, opening with an attention-getter, note.

World

p27 (1 page)

the audience, defining and closing on a high

Spragins, Ellyn E., Editor. “The Perfect Suggestion Box,” I%cv14nlOp33 Ott 1992.

(1 page)

Names components of a perfect suggestion box, including setting a goal of how many suggestions needed, responding rapidly, offering rewards, recognition, and reinforcement.

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Spring, Natasha. “Freedom of Speech vs. Politically Correct Language,” nication World v9n5 p34 (5 pages) Apr 1992.

Commu-

Reports research on acceptance of politically correct speech and problems with freedom of expression. Includes a page from the Dictionary of Cautionary Words and Phrases (University of Missouri 1989).

Underwood,

Doug.

“The Newspapers’ 1992.

Identity

Crisis,”

Columbia Journalism

Review p24 (8 pages) Mar-Apr

Predicts a future for print as a dominant medium of communication, horn computer information systems, audio and video applications. convenience, economy, and reader habit hard to overcome.

despite inroads Contends it has

Whitney, D. Charles; Wartella, Ellen. “Media Coverage ofthe Political Correctness Debate,” Journal of Communication v42n2 p83 (12 pages) Spr 1992. Discusses media coverage of social issues, including political correct language. Criticizes media for seeing events as disparate rather than part of a social issue. Traces origin of PC language.

Wilson,

Donald

0.

“Diagonal

Communication Links Within Organizations,” v29n2 ~129 (15 pages) Spr 1992.

Journal of Business Communication

Finds high-performance groups have more communication links than low-performance groups. Diagonal communication linkages with peers encourage information sharing and problem-solving. High-performance groups prefer diagonal communication linkages with vertical components.

BOOKS Casmir, Fred L., Editor. 1992. 352~~.

Communication

in Development. Norwood,

NJ: Ablex.

Argues for a third culture communication model that respects diverse cultural value systems. Divides into six sections and 15 chapters addressing conceptual, theoretical, philosophical and practical approaches to communicating globally.

Deetz, Stanley A. Communication 686pp.

Yearbook 15. Newbury Park, CA: Sage. 1992.

Focuses on cultural studies and the social meaning commentaries by leading scholars.

of mass media messages.

Dominick, Joseph R The Dynamics of Mass Communication, Hightstown, NJ: McGraw Hill College Div. 1992. 624~~. Investigates and foreign

1993

dynamics of mass communication, ownership of media; technologies

Fourth

Includes

Edition.

including international communication in the present and future; and issues.

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Frey, Lawrence R Interpreting Communication Research: A Case Study Approach. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. 1992.320~~. Gives an overview of research in communication collection techniques, and forms the data take.

by evaluating

Lucas, Stephen E. The Art of Public Speaking. Hightstown, 1992.

the literature,

data

NJ: McGraw Hill.

Offers tips for dealing with nervousness. Explains opening and closing, earning audience respect and approval, making eye contact, and using visual aids.

Ruben, Brent D. Communication and Human Behavior, Third Edition. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. 1992.448~~. Analyzes theory and application of communication principles and their influence human behavior. Examines communication role in human affairs.

Taylor, Anita; others. Communication, Prentice Hall. 1992.448~~. Covers communication theories group and mass communication

Sixth Edition.

and practices, situations.

Englewood

on

Cliffs, NJ:

and how they apply to interpersonal,

Vesper, Joan. Contemporary Business Communication: From Thought to Expression. New York: HarperCollins. 1992. 288~~. Analyzes critical, creative and ethical thinking skills as they apply to business communication, especially correspondence. Considers sensitivity toward women and minorities.

Wrndhal, Sven L.; Signitzer, Benno H. Using Communication

Theory. Newbuty

Park, CA: Sage. 1992.248~~. Discusses mass communication theories and their application to planning communication for specific results. Includes communication tactics and strategies that can be useful in planning a campaign.

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