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Communication

Minnesota State University, Mankato

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2017

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Act Now For A Limited Time...One Easy Session Of #Bookface, Videos And More!, Anne Stenzel, Jamie Dalbey Mar 2017

Act Now For A Limited Time...One Easy Session Of #Bookface, Videos And More!, Anne Stenzel, Jamie Dalbey

Library Services Publications

You can do it! Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter too. But that’s not all! We’ll double the offer. There’s hot dudes reading, tbt, cats, gifs and Pokémon Go. Wondering how the MNSU library became such social media superstars? Ok, that may be an exaggeration, but come hear about our successes. Learn from our mistakes. Not available in stores, at this session, we’ll offer easy, low-cost tips and tricks to maximize your social media campaigns. You won't want to miss out because ONE lucky winner will receive their very own #bookface! But wait, there’s more--we want to hear about your successes …

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Creating Collaborative Connections Through Conversation, Community, And Cranes, Jamie Dalbey, Caroline Mcgowan Mar 2017

Creating Collaborative Connections Through Conversation, Community, And Cranes, Jamie Dalbey, Caroline Mcgowan

Library Services Publications

The Common Read program at Minnesota State University, Mankato created a collaboration of cranes across campus to help connect the community. We will be discussing how we, Library Services, connected one story with a diverse population through partnerships, promotion, engagement, and art! Come learn how we took the solitary endeavor of reading and added a creative hands-on component to increase campus and community connections and participation. We created videos for promotion and education using our in-house resources – and you can do it too! Learn from our successes and also learn what didn't work. Find out more about how we …

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Inclusivity Through Documentation: Using Gestalt Principles And Plain Language To Create Effective Documents, Jennifer M. Turner, Jessica Schomberg Mar 2017

Inclusivity Through Documentation: Using Gestalt Principles And Plain Language To Create Effective Documents, Jennifer M. Turner, Jessica Schomberg

Library Services Publications

Usable design makes documents easier to use and lends credibility to the document creators. A few simple tips, such as following Gestalt principles and using plain language, can improve document usability. Workshop attendees will apply knowledge learned through interactive document redesign activities.

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Showing And Telling: A Technique For Teaching Delivery Skills, Justin J. Rudnick Jan 2017

Showing And Telling: A Technique For Teaching Delivery Skills, Justin J. Rudnick

Communication Studies Department Publications

This single-class activity provides a framework for instructors to “coach” students to use various delivery skills for presentational speaking. By rotating student groups through three stations, the activity cultivates the students’ understanding of direct eye contact, hand gestures, and vocal volume and articulation. Students prepare a story to share in groups and actively practice each skill while the instructor demonstrates acceptable standards. After completing a debrief discussion, students are better equipped to practice delivery skills with a frame of reference for how those skills should be cultivated in class.

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A Preliminary Investigation Of Empirically Based And Spiritually Based Marital Enrichment Programs, Laura Jacobi Jan 2017

A Preliminary Investigation Of Empirically Based And Spiritually Based Marital Enrichment Programs, Laura Jacobi

Communication Studies Department Publications

Similarities and differences of two empirically based marital enrichment programs, Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) and Couple Communication (CC), and two spiritually based marital enrichment programs, Couples’ Temperament Workshop and Heirs Together were examined. Using published literature and observation, foundations, goals, content, and outcomes were considered. Programs contained similar goals and content, with core curriculum surrounding communication skills and conflict management. Although outcome information is unavailable upon the spiritually based programs, it is possible that these programs may be as effective as empirically based programs validated through research considering the similarities in core curriculum; however, research is needed to …

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