Media as an Information Industry
Medium is the singular form of the plural form “media” but when referring to communication and information media, the proper collective term to use, whether in singular or plural form,…
Tenets of Communication by T.K. Gamble & M. Gamble
What is a tenet? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, tenet is a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true. This refers to generally-accepted notions on any concept just like communication. Moreover, dictionary.com defines tenet…
Nature and Definition of Communication
There has not yet been a universally accepted definition for communication. It is also difficult to come up with one as it is a broad concept used in diverse fields…
Types of Speech According to Purpose
There are four basic types of speeches according to purpose: to inform, to instruct, to persuade, and to entertain. You may have one specific purpose or a combination of any…
Principles of Speech Delivery
Think of a speaker one has heard and seen. What are the reasons for liking this speaker? Is it their confidence, appearance, mastery of the language? All of these answers…
Functions of Communication
Why do people communicate with others, whether it is with a friend, a teacher, or a parent? Is it because someone wants something from someone else? Or is it because…
Interactive Models of Communication
There was a shift in the way communication was perceived when researchers began to recognize the receiver’s role in the communication process. Linear models fail to take into account the…
Principles of Speech Writing
Speech is classified according to Purpose—the Expository or Informative Speech, the Persuasive Speech, and the Entertainment Speech—and according to the Manner of Delivery—Reading/Speaking from a Manuscript, Memorized Speech, Impromptu Speech,…
Types of Speech According to Delivery
You can classify speeches by the manner in which the speaker presents them to the audience. This classification is based on the delivery method. Speakers use several ways to deliver…
Regulation or Control as a Function of Communication
Regulation or control as a function of communication means being able to use language, gestures, and emotions to manage individual or group activities such as a parent telling a child…