Subject/Course Guides
Interpersonal Communication (Speech 105) Resources
Internet resources:
Communication--General:
- Interpersonal Communication Studies Website - Site hosted by publisher Allyn & Bacon has informational units on topics such as conflict and self-disclosure followed by activities and quizzes.
- The Interpersonal Web at Northern Virginia Community College - links to information on topics such as cultural context, relational development, relationships, verbal and non-verbal messages, communication process, and listening and perception.
- Effectiveness-Plus.Com - free articles on topics such as self-presentation, social anxiety, networking, and marketing yourself available from consulting and training firm.
- Interpersonal Communication - site maintained by the University of Northern Iowa, College of Business Administration. Covers conflict management, communication styles, listening, emotional intelligence, and more. Links to other sites are included.
Communication Theory:
- A First Look at Communication Theory - links created by the publisher of this textbook. Covers theories of interpersonal communication, group and public communication, mass communication, and cultural context.
- Center for Nonverbal Studies - the goal of this non-profit organization is to "promote the scientific study of nonverbal communication, which includes body movement, gesture, facial expression, adornment and fashio, architecture, mass media, and consumer-product design. Includes general information about body language, The Nonverbal Dictionary, and some links to related sites.
Family Communication:
- Family Relationships and Parenting - University of Minnesota, Children, Youth and Family consortium - a collection of Internet sites dealing with families and parenting.
Understanding Yourself:
- Myers Briggs Type Summaries
- Emotional Intelligence Test
- Communication Skills Test - thirty-four question self-analysis (15-20 minutes) of your communication skills posted by QueenDom.com.
Perception:
- Communication, Cultural and Media Studies - brief article on perception covers color vision, depth perception, and size constancy with examples to try out.
Library electronic resources:
- Online book & media catalog
- Periodical Databases
- Documenting sources
updated 2007

