Section Name
Research Articles
Abstract
This study sought to empirically evaluate the extent to which visiting the communication center before delivering the first major speech in an introductory communication course improved students’ academic performance and engagement. A total of 262 students were included in this study, half of whom visited the communication center prior to their first speech, and half of whom did not. Between-subjects MANOVAs showed that students who visited the communication center had significantly higher speech grades, course grades, and attendance than students who did not. Likewise, those who visited the communication center also had higher levels of behavioral and cognitive engagement, but not agentic or emotional engagement.
Recommended Citation
Brophy, Nate S.; Adebayo, Adebanke Loveth; and Broeckelman-Post, Melissa A.
(2021)
"The Impact of Communication Center Visits on Students’ Performance and Engagement,"
Basic Communication Course Annual: Vol. 33, Article 7.
Available at:
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/bcca/vol33/iss1/7
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