This text is designed for the Introduction to Communication course (also known as the Hybrid course). In Communicating Effectively, students learn the foundation of communication studies through numerous examples ranging from the campus to the workplace to communities both in the United States and throughout the world. Brief readings from the popular press further encourage students to relate to communication theories. In addition, every chapter contains numerous activities that engage students and promote groupwork.

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