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Direct linkCohen, Steven D. – Communication Teacher, 2011
In communication courses, instructors frequently define the term "anecdote," explore the various types of anecdotes, and then encourage students to use anecdotes in their speeches. However, instructors do not often spend time teaching students "how" to construct memorable anecdotes. As a result, many students present weak anecdotes or choose not…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Communication, Personal Narratives, Rhetoric, Public Speaking
