Krasne’s "Say It With
Confidence" : A 5 page review of Margo T. Krasne’s book, Say It with
Confidence: Overcome the Mental Blocks that Keep You from Making Great Presentations &
Speeches. The writer discussed how Krasne debunks popular misconceptions in regards to
public speaking and then provides the reader with concrete, practical suggestions that
help make for better presentations and more confidence in facing an audience. No
additional sources cited. Krasne.wps
The Art Of Persuasion & Influence :
A 5 page paper that demonstrates the application of techniques of persuasion, and provides
an example of how these techniques can be applied within an interactive situation.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Persinf.wps
Cross-Cultural Communications : 11
pages in length. As the world grows increasingly smaller and communications have become
significantly simplified, dealing with people has actually become less easy. This report
looks at various issues in cross-cultural communications using a number of countries as
examples (Indonesia, Ghana, Peru, etc;). Many scholarly studies are documented. Excellent
for those studying international business and/or communications. Bibliography lists
approximately 15 sources. Crosscul.wps
Cross-Cultural Communications # 2 : A 12
page business-orientated discussion of non-verbal communications and what companies
need to know when dealing with people overseas. Specifically examined are the cases of
China, Indonesia, and Ghana. Bibliography lists approximately 15 sources. Communcu.wps
Non-Verbal Communications / A Definitive
Overview : An 8 page research paper in which the writer explains the concept of
non-verbal communications as it exists with respect to class and culture. Hand gestures,
body English," facial expressions, and more -- are among the many forms of non-verbal
communication explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Nonverb2.wps nonverbal
Communication / Nonverbal Messages :
A 6 page research paper investigating the power of nonverbal messages in the communication
process. The investigator hypothesized that facial expressions were more important in
terms of other people's perception. A brief literature review revealed significant
information concerning the impact of nonverbal communication messages. The literature is
discussed along with implications in the process of communicating with others.
Bibliography included. Nverb.wps
Are Non-Verbal Communications In-Born or are
They Learned ? : An 8 page look at non-verbal communications (i.e.,
gestures, motions, batting eyelashes, etc;) and the importance of realizing that different
groups of people may interpret them in different ways. The primary focus of this
particular report, however, is to analyze the controversy over whether most non-verbal
communication activities are in-born traits or learned activities. Various issues
and studies are explored to help answer this very question and arguments seem to lean
strongly in favor of the 'in-born side' for certain non-verbal communications while some
lean strongly in favor of the "learned" side for other examples of non-verbal
communication. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Nonverbl.wps nonverbal
Cultural Comparison of Non-Verbal
Communications / Ghana vs. U.S.A. : A 5 page paper on non-verbal communications in
Ghana (Africa) as compared with those in the United States. Ways to convey interest,
arouse attention with facial expressions, make motions & gestures, communicate mood or
attitude with clothing, etc; are examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Nonvergh.wps
nonverbal
Non-Verbal Environments &
Business-Related Productivity : An in-depth, 20 page look at non-verbal
environments and their impact upon us. The writer specifically examines how background
& foregrounds, windowless environments, weather, odors, etc; can either positively or
negatively impact productivity in the business world. Bibliography lists approximately 20
scholarly sources. Nonverb3.wps nonverbal
Book Review / Culture & Non-Verbal
Communication : 5 page review of Edward T. Hall's "The Silent Language"
in which the writer discusses how various non-verbal factors play a major contributive
role in communication and its subsequent understanding. With emphasis on the social and
cultural factors that influence each of us, Hall's book essentially outlines various
concepts that comprise our understanding of self and others. The role of culture in
nonverbal communication is of primary importance to this discussion. No Bibliography. Silenlan.wps
nonverbal
Communications / Gender Similarities :
A 10 page research example on gender differences in communication. The writer develops a
thesis based on studies in nonverbal communications, gender differences,
demand-withdrawal, and other studies and commentaries that support the idea that the
reported differences are in fact false. Even research geared toward gender differences has
been inconclusive, and it is apparent in social interactions that there are more
similarities than differences. Bibliography lists 13 sources. Gendsim.wps
Nonverbal Communication and Gender Differences
: A 12 page paper that provides an overview of nonverbal communication and considers
it in terms of the way both men and women encode and decode these messages. Bibliography
lists 9 sources. Verbgend.wps
Deborah Tannen & The Male - Female
Communication Model : The sociolinguist’s book You Just don’t
Understand is utilized to explore communication in this 5 page paper. The paper notes
the controversial nature of the work and argues that it is not credible. Many examples are
provided. Other works in the field are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Tannen.wps
The Different Voices Of Gender : This 6
page paper analyzes the research reported in the article of this title by Wolfinger and
Rabow. Specifically, this paper addresses the basis for the research, methodology, results
and implications of results which add to the understanding of the differences in how men
and women communicate. Voicegen.wps
Men, Women, & Differences in Non-Verbal
Communication : In this 2 page essay, the writer observes differences between men
and women in non-verbal communication patterns & habits.. Among other things, it is
concluded that men are generally more expressive with their hands than their female
counterparts ! No Bibliography. Menwomen.wps
Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication : 6
pages on basic human behavior as it relates to verbal and non-verbal communication
patterns based upon interviews that occurred between the writer and various people in
their own everyday live. Essay is essentially broken down into a series of hypotheses and
summaries. No Bibliography. Hmnbhvr.wps
Smiling & Contemporary Society / Issues In
Non-Verbal Communication : In this thoughtful 7 page essay, the writer discusses
the meaning of smiling in modern American society and it how it functions
differently for different people as an example of non-verbal communication. Of particular
interest, is the difference between genders : men are often ridiculed if they smile
"too much" whereas women are expected to smile constantly. Some
cross-cultural comparisons are also made between perceptions of situational smiling in the
United States and Europe. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Smiling.wps
Communications / Marital, Gender Differences
: A 10 page research example on gender differences in communication in martial
relationships. The writer develops a thesis based on dual-gender differences,
demand-withdrawal, and the differences in these theories between normal and abusive
relationships, and presents in study method form. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Womeng.wps
Emotional Intelligence and Nonverbal
Communication : A 6 page paper that provides an evaluative overview of the
elements of emotional intelligence and their correlates to nonverbal communication. This
paper argues the elements of Dan Goleman’s premises on emotional intelligence and
their developmental impact and considers the nature of emotional expression as it impacts
nonverbal actions. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Emiq.wps
Animal Communication / Human Behavior : A
10+ page discussion of animal communication and its relevance to human communication &
behavior. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Animaltk.wps
Clothing As
Communication : Communication as expressed by clothing is explored in this
6 page paper. The fact that clothing is a nonverbal communicator is discussed in terms of
its use in business practice as well as in daily life. Different styles of dress by
generation and subculture is also pertinent to the paper as well as clothing as an
expression of gender and sexuality. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Clothing.wps
Pharmacy Communications / Bridging The Gap :
An 8 page report the discusses the problems of pharmacist image and how that contributes
to the lack of communication with consumers. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Pharmc.wps
Pharmacy Communications : A 6 page
paper discussing barriers to pharmacy communications that existed in the past; however,
today those barriers are quickly disappearing thanks to such technologies as open hub, the
Internet, and the availability of on-line benefits. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pharmcom.wps
Booker T. Washington's Address / Analyzed
: 8 pages in length. Discussion of Booker T. Washington's infamous address at the
Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia (1895). Analyzes speech's
effectiveness, organization, motives, and audience from a persuasive communication
perspective. Includes relevant terminology and theories cited from 1 communications
textbook listed in bibliography. Booker.wps
Analysis of a Speech : 3 page
discussion of a May 1994 speech delivered by Lee Brown (director of the National Drug
Control Policy) about the state of the "drug war." Written from a persuasive
communications perspective; contains relevant jargon and technical terms. Bibliography
lists 1 textbook source and reference to the speech itself. Brown13.wps
Analysis of a Speech : An
elaboration of Brown13.wps; this 3 page work incorporates analyses from such
communications perspectives/models as the AIDA model and the Toulmin format. Bibliography
lists 1 textbook source and reference to the speech itself. Brown14.wps
Analysis of a Speech : A thorough
7 page analysis of the speech discussed in Brown13.wps and Brown14.wps. Explores many
aspects of persuasive communications including audience, values, motives, semantics,
thematic dimension and those previously listed. Bibliography lists 1 textbook source and
reference to the speech itself. Brown15.wps
Analysis of a Speech : Another 3
page (persuasive communications perspective) analysis of Lee P. Brown's May 1994 speech
about the War on Drugs...Bibliography lists 1 textbook source and reference to the speech
itself. Brwnspch.wps
Speech Analysis / King's "I Have a
Dream" : 4 pages in length. A detailed analysis of Dr. Martin Luther King's
infamous "I Have a Dream" speech -- written from a communications perspective.
Among other things, the report looks at King's use of language, conviction, credibility,
and semantics. Numerous examples (quotations) are used to demonstrate how King's got his
message across effectively. No Bibliography. Mlk&.wps
Speech Analysis / King's "I Have a
Dream" # 2 : A 5 page look at organization in M.L.K.'s "I Have a
Dream" speech. The writer is predominately concerned with such keywords in
communications study as : motivational sequence, attention, visualization, & action
steps, qualifiers and more. Bibliography lists 2 sources (one of them is a published
version of the speech itself). Mlk14.wps
Speech Analysis / King's "I Have a
Dream" # 3 : A 9 page paper on King's "I Have a Dream" speech in
which the writer discusses the speaker, audience, time, setting, place, etc; From a
communications perspective, this report is concerned with Martin Luther King's
effectiveness in terms of ethos, stock issues, appeal to his audience's needs, and much
more. Bibliography lists 3 sources. (one of them is a published version of the speech
itself). Mlk15.wps
Speech Analysis / Martin Luther King's
"Letter from A Birmingham Jail" : A 5 page essay on the sufficiency,
value and effectiveness of Martin Luther King Jr.’s letter to the clergy written
while incarcerated. The writer argues that through poetics, rather than potentially
misunderstood detail, King made a factual, ethical, and inductive argument which succeeds
by virtue of a variety of equitable treatments. Bibliography lists 1 source. Birjail.wps
Media And The Message of Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. : A 5 page paper on media's role in creating an ongoing image of leadership in
the civil rights movement via Martin Luther King, Jr. The paper discusses the roles of
timing, sensationalism, media restraint, and how the genre of eulogy was used to retain a
desired media image--that benefitted all citizens in the fight for freedom. Bibliography
lists 8 sources. Civrig.wps
Speech Analysis / John F. Kennedy: 5
pages analyzing J.F.K.'s 'remarks on church and state'-- The writer examines from a
communications perspective how Kennedy used persuasive techniques to make his words and
presentation more effective. Sociocultural roles, empathy, and even Maslow's Hierarchy of
Needs are among the many keywords mentioned in the body of this well-written analysis. No
Bibliography. Jfkspeec.wps
Critique of Maj. Owens' Speech On The Arts / NEA
: A 5 page critique of the Major's speech and how it uses analogy, parallelism,
metaphor, and other artistic techniques to express his ideas. The paper shows how he makes
his points in regard to funding for the NEA, which include admonishment for lack of
vision, description of potential loss of a tactile communications tool, and a warning
about the dangers of giving up creativity and individuality to a self-idolizing group. No
bibliography. Neaowen.wps
Nelson Mandela’s Speech As Song : A
6 page paper comparing the inaugural speech of Nelson Mandela with the performance of
Verdi’s Radames in the opera Aida, and exploring the ways in which a knowledge of the
structure of music can lead to a deeper understanding of public addresses. Mandela’s
use of technique quietly and politely leads his audience to the point that they want more,
even though a significant percentage of his audience was white. Both the black and the
white could easily supply the unstated meaning of the progression through which Mandela
led them. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Nelman.wps
Communications / Creative Writing : Approximately
7 pages in length. A creatively-written communications paper using various quotes from
literature. Very unique in structure and form. Please e-mail us for more information. Communic.wps
Distributive Negotiations and Automobile Sales
: A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the processes involved in distributive
negotiations and applies them to automobile sales. This paper also demonstrates the most
effective avenue for success in car sales negotiations. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Carsales.wps
Education in Business Communication : 6
page discussion of education in business communication; its importance and various
pertinent issues. (curriculum, issues management etc;). All topics explored from modern
corporate perspectives. Buscomm.wps
The Importance of Communication Skills in
Business : An 8 page overview of the importance of effective communication skills
in the business environment. Stresses that communication is important for the success of a
business and that this communication is both internal, within the business itself, and
between the business and those on the outside. Bibliography lists more than a dozen
sources. Buscomm2.wps
Frederick Douglass and the Contextual Use of the
Word "Slave" : 2 pages on the word slave and the historic context in
which it was used in Frederick Douglass' narrative. Dougslav.wps
Group Communications : A 7 page applied
learning paper on group dynamics, norms, conflict etc; as they relate to interpersonal
& group communications. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Commgrou.wps
The Formation Of A Group : An 8 page
paper that considers the stages of group development and the differences between an
aggregate and a group. This paper suggests that factors of group development have impacted
political decision-making. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Group.wps
Group Dynamics : A 5 page paper that
explores the components and the development of groups. A discussion of traditional social
psychology theory that is the underpinning for group dynamics theory is presented. Also
discussed are the role functions members typically take in the group. Bibliography lists 5
sources. GrpDyn.wps
Decision-Making And Group Dynamics : The
process of decision-making within the scope of group dynamics requires an understanding of
a number of different theoretical components of group behavior, including consensus,
Groupthink and dissonance reduction. This 5 page paper considers the basic components of
group dynamics as they relate to the process of decision-making and then evaluates the
implications of group vs. individual choice. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Groupdec.wps
Group Dynamics and the Jurors at the O.J.
Simpson Trial : This 5 page report discusses theories of group dynamics as they
apply to the jurors at the O.J. Simpson trial. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Ojurors.wps
Group Dynamics / As Related To The Film
"Apollo 13" : A 6 page overview of group behavior as related to the
movie "Apollo 13". Bibliography lists 3 sources. Groupdyn.wps
Understanding Other Cultures : A 5 page
research paper on how we understand other cultures. The writer describes the concept of
culture, the fact that experience is the only way to understand one another, and the use
of nonverbal cues and situational frameworks help us to understand one another.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Cultund.wps
Workplace Literacy : An 8 page research
paper on the importance of workplace literacy. Skills for success include writing,
speaking, listening, interpersonal, cross-cultural, basic computer, and organizational.
The writer examines the extent of workplace illiteracy and employer training
programs designed to resolve this problem. A number of relevant studies are discussed and
appropriate conclusions are made. Bibliography lists approximately 15 sources. Workplit.wps
Power Words -- Vocabulary For Success ! :
Although not intended as a formal model report per se, this 5 page file contains a number
of useful words for anyone wishing to build their vocabulary. Not only is each word
defined, but specific examples of its use are presented as well. Vocabook.wps
Communication In Nonprofit Organizations : This
5 page paper describes different communication concepts and networks as they apply to
nonprofit organizations. Topics include horizontal, hierarchical, vertical and interactive
communication techniques and concepts, among others. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Commprof.wps
Computers And The World : An 8 page
paper examining the conditions today that involve the computer and the world. Many
cultures around the world have been deeply effected by the technological growth that
involves the computer. With the development of the today’s computer and technology,
the world, for the most part, is becoming such that it works faster and more efficient in
relationship to communications and business. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Worldcom.wps
Comparison
of Two Communication Theorists : 9 pages comparing the theoretical works of
Kenneth Burke to those of Walt Fisher. Among other things, Burke developed the theory of
"dramatism" which suggests that language itself makes people capable of moral
and ethical action. Each theorist assessed the role of culture in communications.
Bibliography lists 15+ sources. Burkefis.wps
Communications Theory: In 5 pages
the author analyzes a mock communication episode while discussing persuasive communication
theory. No additional sources cited. Commtheo.wps
Communication as a Regulatory Process :
A 5 page paper showing how communication, both verbal and non-verbal, can regulate
behavior. The example used is that of a student dance demonstration, in which the young
dancers are all either positively or negatively influenced by their mothers prior to their
performance; the paper suggests that this influences the way they perform. No additional
sources cited. Commreg.wps
Kenneth Burke’s "Terministic
Screens" Applied To "The Hunt For Red October" : A 5 page paper
which examines Kenneth Burke’s book, Terministic Screens, to determine how the
film The Hunt For Red October supports the Burkean position. Bibliography lists 1
source. Termhunt.wps
Intervention Methods for More Effective
Organizational Communication : A 5 page discussion of the usefulness of intervention
methods in preventing organizational communication from being obstructed. The survey
feedback method, the use of change agents, and more are discussed. Several relevant
managerial techniques for ensuring a positive communications environment are examined in
great detail. No Bibliography. Interven.wps
Organizational Vs. Media Communications Theory
: A comprehensive 9 page discussion in communications theory, analyzing the relevance
of the above to business settings. Bibliography lists approximately 20 sources. Commthe2.wps
Communication In Nonprofit Organizations
: This 5 page paper describes different communication concepts and networks as they
apply to nonprofit organizations. Topics include horizontal, hierarchical, vertical and
interactive communication techniques and concepts, among others. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Commprof.wps
Rectifying Communications Impasses : A 5
page paper analyzing the organizational communication "disconnect" of a rapidly
growing business, Lawson Software, that inadvertently allows their attitudes to lapse into
a we vs. they mentality. The company urged their reluctant managers to use peer-to-peer
training to become facilitators of groups whose surface purposes were to discuss the
internal problems of the company. The managers, however, realized that all their internal
problems were only facets of one underlying trouble: an early breakdown of communication
both intragroup and intergroup. One manager said that while Deming had provided the
philosophy, the facilitator approach at Lawson had provided the means for implementation.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Impass.wps
Cognitive Communication Theory / Applied To The
Individual : A 4 page essay discussing how cognitive communication theory can be
observed in everyday life of an individual. Cognitive communication, also referred to as
constructivist theory, has recently been emphasized in mass media, especially in films but
these same precepts are also true in everyday life. Communication requires cognitive
processing just as it requires the perceiver to construct meaning. No additional sources
cited. Cogtheo.wps
Perceived Understanding : A well-written
one page essay on perceived understanding. Relevant to the study of communication
theory. Commtheo.wps
Uses & Gratifications Approach : Approximately
3 pages of information on this communications theory which basically examines the social
roles that constrain audience needs, opportunities, and choices. Part of this file is a
"working" (annotated) bibliography. Commprac.wps
The Spiral Theory Of Silence & Smoking
Policies In The Workplace : A 6 page overview of the Theory of the Spiral of
Silence, a theory which holds that individual’s modify the verbal expression of their
opinions according to what they perceive as being majority opinion. Gives an example of
how the Theory of the Spiral of Silence has an impact over time and how workplace policies
can change as a result. Uses an example of the smoking policy in State of Florida
facilities. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Spiralt.wps
The Use Of Communication Skills To Fight
Delinquency : The importance of effective communication in combating delinquency
is discussed in this 25 page paper. The problem of delinquency is explained along with the
reasons for its existence. Various cultures around the world are looked at for insight on
how to solve this pervasive problem in American society. The continuum concept is included
as well. Detailed solutions are noted, inclusive of verbal and nonverbal techniques of
communication which may be utilized by parents for various age groups. Bibliography lists
22 sources. Figthdel.wps
Political Communication Theories :
This 8 page political science paper provides an overview for the development of political
communication theory. Several communications theories are discussed inclusive of their
development within the context of the political realm. Contemporary examples of American
politics are provided as well as other illustrations to demonstrate the application of the
concepts. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Polcomm.wps
Politics And Communication : A 3 page
paper analyzing George Orwell’s "Politics and the English Language." Using
examples from contemporary politics, the paper wryly argues that both tact and diplomacy
would be impossible if speakers were forced to tell the unvarnished truth. No additional
sources cited. Orcomm.wps
Cross Cultural Communications : A 20
page paper discussing the issues surrounding cross cultural communication in the
workplace. This is an issue which is increasingly important in the business world as
technology has brought down many cultural barriers. An introduction is included, which
addresses various concerns as well as provides a definition of terms. This section is
followed by a literature review which consists of two separate sections. One section
illustrates some particular problems in dealing with different cultures. The second
section describes various ways that some writers have offered in regards to solutions.
This is followed by a conclusion which addresses the literature described and discusses
the possible effectiveness of current trends. Bibliography contains 20 references. Croscult.wps
Tailored Communication in Health Care : A
15 page overview of the importance of effective communication in health care emphasizing
that misunderstandings can not only be costly but also potentially deadly. Stresses that
in many cases information must be tailored to meet a patient’s cultural or
educational background. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Hlthcomm.wps
Applied Conflict Theory : A 5 page paper
discussing minimizing the potential destructiveness of conflict through awareness of
conflict styles as delineated in Hall’s Conflict Management Survey. Conflict
truly can be found in any situation involving more than one person and one set of ideas.
An awareness of Hall’s conflict styles can aid in resolving that conflict more
quickly, whether it be in a manner of compromise or competition and whether it be in the
board room or in the back yard, allowing the participants to return more quickly to the
issues at hand. There are strengths in each style of conflict advantageous to each
setting, and it is up to those involved to make honest assessment of which style would
best suit their purposes and the current issues before them. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Aconflict.wps
Communication / Construction Work : A 8
page research paper discussing two issues of communication: opening communication channels
on the work site and improving one's own communication processes. The writer contends that
open communication channels enhance job performance and offers three specific suggestions
for how to accomplish this. The second part of the paper deals with how supervisors can
improve two aspects of their own communication processes to also enhance moral and job
performance and to avoid misunderstandings. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Const.wps
Communications in History by David Crowley and
Paul Heyer : Art and the Symbols of Ice Age Men: This 7 page paper provides an
overview of the major components of the first chapter of Communication in History by
David Crowley and Peter Heyer, and relates an understanding of communications forms and
technologies that can be viewed through an understanding of early cave art and symbols.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. MHicemen.wps
Language’s Applicability To
Metaphysics : A 5 page paper discussing whether language is necessary in
conjunction with metaphysics. Metaphysics is rooted in cause and effect; myriad books and
articles have been written to discuss the role of language. If it has no part in cause and
effect, then it also can have no part in metaphysics.. This is a dispute in metaphysics,
and so necessarily must result either in language being necessary or not. The paper
concludes that language is necessary for judging validity of statements, but that a more
important aspect is that of sound logic. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Metaph.wps
Intercultural Communication : A 10 page
research paper that examines the complexities of intercultural communication. The writer
looks at the necessity for intercultural communication, the processes involved, and the
future of this field. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Cultcomm.wps |
