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1. Effects of Video Streaming Technology on Public Speaking Students' Communication Apprehension and Competence (EJ766724)
Author(s):
Dupagne, Michel; Stacks, Don W.; Giroux, Valerie Manno
Source:
Journal of Educational Technology Systems, v35 n4 p479-490 2006-2007
Pub Date:
2007-00-00
Pub Type(s):
Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Peer-Reviewed:
Yes
Descriptors: Public Speaking; Control Groups; Anxiety; Internet; Feedback; Visual Aids; Quasiexperimental Design; Technology Uses in Education; Communication (Thought Transfer); Student Attitudes; College Students; Communication Skills
Abstract: This study examines whether video streaming can reduce trait and state communication apprehension, as well as improve communication competence, in public speaking classes. Video streaming technology has been touted as the next generation of video feedback for public speaking students because it is not limited by time or space and allows Internet users to view video content without prior downloading. Seventy-two public speaking students in two treatment classes and two control classes taught by the same instructor participated in a quasi-experiment to test three hypotheses. Although students who had viewed their speeches online reacted positively to their video streaming experience, results revealed no significant differences in communication apprehension and competence between the treatment and control groups. (Contains 1 footnote and 2 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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2. The Status of Research Productivity in Communication: 1915-1995. (EJ587410)
Hickson, Mark, III; Stacks, Don W.; Bodon, Jean
Communication Monographs, v66 n2 p178-97 Jun 1999
1999-00-00
N/A
Descriptors: Authors; Books; Citation Analysis; Citations (References); Communication (Thought Transfer); Communication Research; Higher Education; Incidence; Journal Articles
Abstract: Considers how communication scholars who write a large number of articles remains the same, despite changes to ranking methods. Finds that there is a substantial similarity between authors who are frequently cited by others and the number of articles that have been published by these authors. Discusses how the most frequently published authors of journal articles have more than five books in print, on average. (SC) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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3. Perceptions of Public Relations Education. (EJ585500)
Stacks, Don W.; Botan, Carl; Turk, Judy VanSlyke
Public Relations Review, v25 n1 p9-28 Spr 1999
Descriptors: Curriculum; Educational Objectives; Higher Education; National Surveys; Public Relations; School Surveys; Student Evaluation; Teaching Methods
Abstract: Surveys 258 public-relations educators and practitioners, finding they agree that public-relations education is on track; that systematic assessment is an important feature of public-relations education; and that they agreed on how public-relations education should be structured, and demonstrated a high degree of similarity in their preferences for teaching methods and techniques. (SR)
4. Political Communication: Contributions to the Study of Public Relations. (ED395335)
Stacks, Don W.
1995-11-19
Speeches/Meeting Papers; Opinion Papers
Descriptors: Diffusion (Communication); Higher Education; Mass Media; Politics; Public Relations; Rhetoric; Theory Practice Relationship
Abstract: Political communication has influenced greatly the study of modern public relations. The development of modern public relations can be traced back to the Ancients of Greece. The definition of "political communication" when applied to public relations is typically corporate in nature. That is, public relations defines the role of political activity primarily as "public affairs." Political communication's contributions to the study of public relations are found in four areas: (1) political communication provides an historical context to the study and development of modern public relations; (2) it helps scholars understand the message, or more precisely the speech; (3) political communication has provided a "bottom-up" perspective to public relations practice found in grassroots campaigning; and (4) political communication, as an applied field, has helped move public relations theory and practice from a mass media orientation to explore the diffusion process underlying influence attempts. Political communication offers a variety of challenges to the study and practice of public relations. Political communication's exploration of how the message influences the public targeted adds a critical/empirical perspective to public relations theory, research, and practice. (Contains 17 references.) (RS) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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5. Getting over the Hump: A Position Paper on Junior Level Research. (ED368003)
1993-11-00
Descriptors: Course Selection (Students); Critical Thinking; Higher Education; Majors (Students); Research Methodology; Speech Communication; Student Attitudes; Student Research; Undergraduate Students
Abstract: This paper examines the role of research methods courses. The paper offers several "facts" concerning such courses and considers four myths and their role in the teaching of research courses in communication. Among the suspect "facts" cited in the paper are that today's students are both products and producers of an "information society"; information must be obtained, processed, and evaluated to be any good; and to understand research the student must first understand theory. The myths the paper discusses are: (1) research is math; (2) research is memorization and computation; (3) there is no career connection to learning about research; and (4) communication students cannot compete with business students. The paper concludes that, in reality, a grasp of the principles of human communication provides students with an ability to see the larger picture, to view individuals as people rather than units, and use their understanding of persuasion and information flow to produce the best outcome. (Author/SG) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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6. Teaching the Introductory Communication Theory Course to Undergraduates. (EJ468534)
Hickson, Mark, III; Stacks, Don W.
Communication Quarterly, v41 n3 p261-68 Sum 1993
1993-00-00
Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - General; Journal Articles
Descriptors: Course Content; Course Descriptions; Higher Education; Introductory Courses; Speech Communication; Student Attitudes; Student Evaluation; Teacher Attitudes; Undergraduate Students
Abstract: Explores the introduction to communication theory course for undergraduates. Discusses several key notions for making the course valuable to the undergraduate: the attitude of the instructor; the attitude of the students; course content and requirements; and evaluation techniques. (SR)
7. Conversational Sensitivity: Further Validation and Extension. (EJ463641)
Stacks, Don W.; Murphy, Mary Ann
Communication Reports, v6 n1 p18-24 Win 1993
Reports - Research; Journal Articles
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes; Communication Research; Higher Education; Interpersonal Communication
Abstract: Examines the relationship between an individual's ability to differentiate communication with his or her sensitivity to conversation. Shows a link between conversational sensitivity and cognitive complexity. (SR)
8. Student Characteristics and Writing Apprehension. (EJ447046)
Riffe, Daniel; Stacks, Don W.
Journalism Educator, v47 n2 p39-49 Sum 1992
1992-00-00
Descriptors: Attitude Measures; College Students; Educational Research; Higher Education; Student Attitudes; Student Characteristics; Test Construction; Test Validity; Writing Apprehension
Abstract: Describes a study refining the Mass Communication Writing Apprehension Measure (MCWAM)--a test intended to identify dysfunctional writing attitudes and aid in advising students. Replicates multidimensionality and individual-subject differences. Extends earlier results by showing that MCWAM discriminates between mass communication and non-mass communication students, as well as among mass communication students. (SR) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
9. Effective Communication for Academic Chairs. SUNY Series in Speech Communication. (ED351989)
Hickson, Mark, III, Ed.; Stacks, Don W.
1992-05-02
Books; Guides - Non-Classroom; Collected Works - General
Descriptors: Administrator Role; Budgeting; College Administration; College Faculty; Colleges; Collegiality; Communication Skills; Department Heads; Departments; Grievance Procedures; Higher Education; Interprofessional Relationship; Job Performance; Professors; Teacher Evaluation; Teacher Motivation; Universities
Abstract: This book presents 11 contributed papers which examine communication aspects of the department chair position in academia. It is noted that most academic department chairs are not trained in management skills, including communication strategies. After an introductory chapter by Christopher H. Spicer and Ann Q. Staton, the following papers are presented: "Departmental Leadership and Departmental Culture" (Stanley A. Deetz); "Establishing Effective Relationships with Faculty and Staff" (Anita Taylor); "Communicating with Administrative Peers" (Ronald L. Applbaum); "Managing Grievances" (Fred E. Jandt and John A. Kaufman); "The Budget Process" (June Kable); "Assessing Faculty" (Robert M. Smith); "The Performance Appraisal Interview: Guidelines for Department Chairs" (Michael Stano);"Being Assessed" (Edward L. McGlone and Susan K. Kovar); "Departmental Assessment" (Patti Peete Gillespie); "Motivating Faculty" (James C. McCroskey and Virginia P. Richmond); and "External Public Relations: Analysis of Image and Directions for Change" (June Kable and Carla Bennett). Two appended papers are: "Acquiring Information" (Mark Hickson III, Don W. Stacks, and Randall K. Scott) and "Providing Information" (Don W. Stacks and Mark Hickson III). Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
10. The Communication Investigator: Teaching Research Methods to Undergraduates. (EJ434248)
Stacks, Don W.; Hickson, Mark, III
Communication Quarterly, v39 n4 p351-57 Fall 1991
1991-00-00
Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers
Descriptors: Communication Research; Course Content; Course Descriptions; Higher Education; Research Methodology; Student Attitudes; Student Evaluation; Teacher Attitudes; Undergraduate Students
Abstract: Explores the basic communication research course for undergraduates. Discusses several key notions for making this course valuable to the undergraduate: the attitude of the instructor, the attitude of the students, course requirements and activities, and evaluation techniques. (SR)
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