COMM 339 -- Persuasion

Dr. Lee McGaan  

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Course Notes
last updated 8/5/2016

"Defining Persuasion" - Key Terms  

Persuasion and Ethics  

The Rhetorical Situation - Components, Claims, Issues

Four Stratagms of Persuasion

Persuasion Theory - five theory categories. |  Persuasion Theory with Complete Notes

The Rational Model of Persuasion  handout from COMM 101

Credibility  - Traditional Views

Credibility II - Research Findings on Credibility

Audience Analysis - Critical Dimensions of the Audience

Adapting Messages to Audiences - The General Adaptation Model

Social Bases of Persuasion


Message Strategies and Appeals

Language and Message Strategy - Frames and Cognitive Shorthands

Persuasive Message Creation/Organization