We discussed the book, and the instructor gave students some resources for ordering it.
Students should print out a copy of their order and keep it in their notebook in the event that the book does not arrive on time. The date of order should be circled. The date should be no later than January 23.
The current edition is the eighth. The name of the book is Communications Making Connections by Seiler.
Here are some options for obtaining the book:
Rent 8th edition from Chegg for $36.49; comes with 21-day "any reason" guarantee (full refund minus shipping).
Eighth edition e-textbook (downloadable) for $44.40 at coursesmart.com.
Eighth edition at Amazon for $74.30, used at $57.50
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7th edition at Amazon for $2.50-$49.99. Free two-day shipping for students.
6th edition at Amazon for $.01 to $18. Free two-day shipping for students.
See the link at right "Save $ on Texts" for other options.
Next we worked on MLA citation, which is necessary to know for doing the Works Cited page for the speech. The instructor demonstrated how to write a book citation and also an internet text citation.
Students may use this model.
To Do for Next Class:
Read Ch. 1 (no quiz next week)
Write and practice a 3-5 "how to" speech:
outline typed out
convert to keywords
speak from keywords
30 words on the card
Write a "Works Cited" MLA style
3-5 sources
Use Hacker guide as a model
Include:
- 1 book citation (textbook)
- 1 magazine citation
- 1 internet citation
