Professional Information
on public relations & marketing communication

Professor Ron Smith’s background information and useful tips

Nine Steps for Strategic Communication Outline of the planning process, with step-by-step worksheets

PRSA Code of Ethics

Tactics for Integrated Communication Comprehensive listing of communication activities

Communication Links to professional organizations, resources on ethics and diversity, publications, and media literacy/criticism

 

Teaching notes and background information on professional topics

Careers in Public Relations

Crisis Communication

Ethical Issues in Advertising

Ethical Issues in Public Relations

Goals & Objectives

Media Relations

Public Relations & Ethnic Demographics

Publics

Reputation and Image

Research Methods

Social Marketing

Systems Theory

 

Historical overview of the evolution of public relations

Part 1: Ancient History of Public Relations

Part 2: Colonial History of Public Relations

Part 3: Modern History of Public Relations

Pioneers in the Development of Contemporary Public Relations

 

Resources for Writing

Common Sense Stylebook Abridged AP Stylebook, with styles for internal publications

Fog Index How to calculate the readability level of your writing

MBTI Personality Types and Writing Ron's writing tips

 

Writing Links

APA Citations and Documentation Style Summary and examples of American Psychological Association style

APA Style (Web Extension) Link

Guide for Writing Research Papers Link

Writing Center (University of Wisconson-Madison) Link