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A Survey Of Computer Uses In Schools: Within The Curriculum & Extra-Curricular, Roger Craig Craft

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

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Introductory Communication Theory: Not Another Skills Course, William C. Donaghy

Basic Communication Course Annual

Speech communication departments in every institution of higher education face unique circumstances when deciding their type and number of introductory courses. Different demands are placed on communication departments operating in community colleges, four year liberal arts colleges, land-grant institutions and major research universities. Some of these situational demands are: how the department is perceived by the administration (i.e., service or major oriented); whether skills courses are accepted as part of the college- or university-wide general education curriculum; whether the college or campus has a communication skills requirement; the college division in which the department is located (i.e., humanities, fine arts …

The Introductory Communication Course: Results Of A National Survey, Douglas M. Trank, Pat Lewis

Basic Communication Course Annual

Data for this survey were gathered from a national sample of institutions of higher education by means of a questionnaire mailed in November of 1987.

The questionnaire and a cover letter signed by the president of the Association for Communication Administration were sent to all 2-year colleges and all 4-year and graduate institutions which have an affiliation with the Speech Communication Association or the Association for Communication Administration. In each case they were addressed to the executive officer of the relevant communication department and requested data relevant to the 1987-88 academic year.

The instrument used in this survey is a …

Measurement Of Communication Motivation In Public Speaking: An Exploratory Study And Scale Development Based On Expectancy Theory, Edwin J. Dawson, Donald D. Yoder

Basic Communication Course Annual

Since the motivational construct has been previously investigated using need gratification theory, it is important to explore the conceptual differences and similarities between Communication Motivation in Public Speaking based on expectancy theory and current measures of communication motives.

Therefore, this study asks the following research questions: l) What are the factor structure and reliability of a “communication motivation in public speaking” (CMPS) instrument which is based on expectancy theory? 2) What is the relationship between Communication Motivation in Public Speaking (CMPS) and the PRCA, WTC, and ICM?

Summary Of Issues Discussed During The Seminar On The Introductory Course In Speech Communication, November 1990, Lawrence W. Hugenberg, Donald D. Yoder

Basic Communication Course Annual

The introductory course in communication has received considerable attention by scholars and practitioners in the past several years. Conventions, workshops and scholarly journals reflect the concerns of course directors, teachers and administrators in defining, operating and evaluating this course. Fourteen faculty convened at the SCA Annual Convention in San Francisco in November 1990 to identify and discuss the major issues relevant to directing and teaching the introductory course in communication. Five major issues were identified during the seminar. Discussion of the issues ranged from theoretical perspectives to specific action steps. This report is a summary of some of the major …

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Basic Communication Course Annual

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Never Say "Never" If You Expect To Shed Holiday Weight Gain

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News release announces Lloyd Laubach's comments on how to shed holiday pounds for good.

It's Elementary: People Still Like Sherlock Holmes, Says Ud Scholar

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News release announces that Eugene R. August has observed that most people today admire stronger men like Sherlock Holmes.

Christmas Is Good Time To Read To Children, Says Ud Educator

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News release announces Patricia Hart's comments that Christmas is an excellent time for parents to read to their children and instill in them a desire to read on their own.

Flyer News, Vol. 38, No. 20 (Dec. 4, 1990), University Of Dayton

Flyer News

Student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton

Flyer News, Vol. 38, No. 19 (Nov. 30, 1990), University Of Dayton

Flyer News

Student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton

Ud Student Creates Elfin Magic In Nbc Christmas Movie

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News release announces that Dan Okenfuss landed the part of an elf in the made-for-TV movie, "A Mom for Christmas."

"Decommodify" To Solve Housing Crisis, Says Ud Sociology Professor

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News release announces that the United States faces a housing crisis because it is treated as a commodity rather than a basic human need.

Ohio's Juvenile Justice System Is Toughest In The Midwest

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News release announces that Ohio's juvenile justice system is the toughest in the Midwest but only leads to a life of crime according to Rom Haghighi.

Don't Idealize Holidays, Suggests Ud Psychologist

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News release announces Mark A. Fine's comments on the "holiday blues."

Flyer News, Vol. 38, No. 18 (Nov. 20, 1990), University Of Dayton

Flyer News

Student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton

Dec. 3 Earthquake Scares Ud Geologist

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News release announces that Mike Clinch comments on the predictions of a Dec. 3 earthquake.

Flyer News, Vol. 38, No. 17 (Nov. 16, 1990), University Of Dayton

Flyer News

Student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton

It’S Too Early To Say We're In A Recession, Says University Of Dayton Economist

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News release announces John E. Rapp's opinions on whether or not the United States is in a recession.

Loose Lips; Trouble In Paradise; A Planned Approach

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News release announces a discussion on the talk of the nation being in a recession, calculating your personal debt ratio, and having a personal financial plan.

20 Percent Personal Debt Ratio Spells Trouble For Consumer

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News release announces that calculating your personal debt ratio is the first step toward preventing financial disaster in all economic cycles.

Personal Financial Plans Can Blunt Effects Of An Economic Recession

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News release announces Bernard Winger's advice on having a personal financial plan.

Weatherize Your Home To Save On Winter Heating Cost

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News release announces ways to "weatherize" the home for the winter according to Henry Chuang.

Ud Researcher Invents Novel Fire Extinguisher

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News release announces that Ival Salyer has invented a fire-extinguishing material to control raging forest fires.

Flyer News, Vol. 38, No. 16 (Nov. 13, 1990), University Of Dayton

Flyer News

Student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton

Late Artist's Work To Be Exhibited At Ud Rike Center And Dayton Art Institute

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News release announces that exhibitions commemorating the life and work of Gordon R. Richardson will be held at the University of Dayton.

Flyer News, Vol. 38, No. 15 (Nov. 9, 1990), University Of Dayton

Flyer News

Student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton

Ud Calendar

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News release announces a calendar of events at UD for Nov. 1-Dec. 28.

Historians Need To Examine Jfk Shooting, Says Two Ud Professors

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News release announces that professional historians are working to get the truth of the John F. Kennedy assassination.

Ud's 13th Annual Writers' Workshop Will Feature The Rev. Andrew Greeley

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News release announces that the Rev. Andrew Greeley will be the keynote speaker at the University of Dayton's 13th annual Writers' Workshop.