For years academicians have utilized communications models in the classroom envioronment as an acceptable vehicle for explaining the
communication process. However, industry continues to report the
necessity for improved communication skills from college and univer
sity graduates. Bridging the gap between theory (through communica
tion models) and practice (their application) is an extremely formidable
and challenging task for educators. The purpose of this paper is to help
university professors of communication to better bridge this gap.
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