jennifer veltsos
rhetoric & professional communication
431 ross hall
iowa state university
ames, iowa 50010
veltsos (at) iastate.edu
rhet·o·ric (rĕt'ər-ĭk)
1. The art or study of using language effectively andpersuasively.
2. Skill in using language effectively and persuasively.
pro·fes·sion·al communication (prə-fĕsh'ə-nəl kə-myū'nĭ-kā'shən)
1. The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, asby speech, signals, writing, or behavior of, relating to,
or suitable for a profession.
2. The art and technique of using words effectively to impart
information or ideas conforming to the standards of a
profession.