Publications
Rebecca B. Rubin

BOOKS, MONOGRAPHS, & TESTS

1. Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., & Piele, L. J. (2000). Communication research: Strategies and sources (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

  • 4th edition, 1996. [published in Chinese, 1997, 2000]
  • 3rd edition, 1993.
  • 2nd edition, 1990.
  • 1st edition, 1986.
    • 2. Morreale, S., Rubin, R. B., & Jones, E. (Eds.) (1998). Speaking and listening competencies for college students. Annandale, VA: National Communication Association. [http://www.natcom.org/InstrResour/ college_competencies_home_page.htm]

    3. Rubin, R. B., Palmgreen, P., & Sypher, H. (Eds.). (1994). Communication research measures: A sourcebook. New York: Guilford.

    4. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Communication Competency Assessment Instrument (Rev. Ed.) [Rating Manual, Forms, & Videotape]. New Orleans: Spectra.

    5. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Communication Competency Assessment Instrument--High School Edition [Rating Manual]. New Orleans: Spectra Inc.

    6. Rubin, R. B., & Nevins, R. A. (1988). The road trip: An interpersonal adventure. Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland.

    7. Rubin, R. B. (Ed.). (1983). Improving speaking and listening skills. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
     

    BOOK CHAPTERS

    1. Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (2001). Attribution in social and parasocial relationships. In V. Manusov & J. H. Harvey (Eds.), Attribution, communication behavior and close relationships (pp. 320-337). New York: Cambridge University Press.

    2. Rubin, R. B., & Daly, J. A. (1999). Communication education and the academy. In W. G. Christ (Ed.), Leadership in times of change: Handbook for communication and media administrators (pp. 25-40). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

    3. Rubin, R. B. (1999). Evaluating the product. In J. A. Daly, G. Friedrich, & A. Vangelisti (Eds.), Teaching communication: Methods, research, and theory (2nd ed., pp. 425-444). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

    4. Rubin, R. B., & Martin, M. M. (1998). Interpersonal communication motives. In J. C. McCroskey, J. A. Daly, M. M. Martin, & M. J. Beatty (Eds.), Communication and personality: Trait perspectives (pp. 287-307). Cresskill, NJ: Hampton Press.

    5. Rubin, R. B., & Morreale, S. P. (1997). Setting expectations for speech communication and listening. In E. A. Jones, Ed., Preparing competent college graduates: Setting new and higher expectations for student learning, 96, 19-29.

    6. Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1997). Information gathering. In W. G. Christ (Ed.), Media education assessment handbook (pp. 189-212). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

    7. Rubin, R. B., & Graham, E. E. (1994). Measures of interpersonal communication. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 21-36). New York: Guilford.

    8. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Affinity Seeking Instrument. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 86-88). New York: Guilford.

    9. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Communicative Adaptability Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 120-124). New York: Guilford.

    10. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Communicative Competence Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 125-129). New York: Guilford.

    11. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Compliance Gaining Techniques. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 142-148). New York: Guilford.

    12. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Conversational Appropriateness and Effectiveness Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 149-153). New York: Guilford.

    13. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Feelings of Understanding/Misunderstanding Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 165-168). New York: Guilford.

    14. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Individualized Trust Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 184-186). New York: Guilford.

    15. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Interaction Involvement Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 187-192). New York: Guilford.

    16. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Interpersonal Solidarity Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 223-225). New York: Guilford.

    17. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Source Credibility Scale--McCroskey. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 332-339). New York: Guilford.

    18. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Unwillingness-to-Communicate Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 382-386). New York: Guilford.

    19. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Verbal Aggressiveness Scale. In R. B. Rubin, P. Palmgreen, & H. Sypher (Eds.), Communication research measures: A sourcebook (pp. 387-392). New York: Guilford.

    20. Rubin, R. B. (1994). Assessment of the cognitive component of communication competence. In S. Morreale, M. Brooks, R. Berko, & C. Cooke (Eds.), 1994 SCA Summer Conference Proceedings and Prepared Remarks (pp. 73-86). Annandale, VA: Speech Communication Association.

    21. Rubin, R. B. (1991). Perspectives on communication competence. In G. M. Phillips, The rhetoric of oral performance behavior: Shyness and other rhetorical incompetencies (pp. 289-305). Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press.

    22. Rubin, R. B. (1990). Evaluating the product. In J. A. Daly, G. Friedrich, & A. Vangelisti (Eds.), Teaching communication: Methods, research, and theory (pp. 379-401). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

    23. Rubin, R. B. (1990). Communication competence. In G. M. Phillips & J. T. Wood (Eds.), Speech Communication: Essays to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Speech Communication Association (pp. 94-129). Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press.

    24. Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1989). Social and psychological antecedents of VCR use. In M. R. Levy (Ed.), The VCR age: Home video recorders and the mass communication process (pp. 92-111). Newbury Park, CA: Sage.

    25. Rubin, R. B. (1981). Assessment of college-level speaking and listening skills. In R. J. Stiggins (Ed.), Perspectives on the assessment of speaking and listening skills for the 1980's (pp. 25-41). Portland, OR: Clearinghouse for Applied Performance Testing.

    JOURNAL ARTICLES

    1. Welch, S-A, & Rubin, R. B. (2002). Development of relationship stage measures. Communication Quarterly, 50, 24-40.

    2. Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (2001). Interface of personal and mediated communication: 15 years later. Electronic Journal of Communication/La Revue Electronique de Communication, 11(1), available: http://www.cios.org/getfile\Rubin_V11n101.

    3. Rubin, R. B., & Morreale, S. P. (2000). What college students should know and be able to do. Journal of the Association for Communication Administration, 29, 53-65.

    4. Flaherty, L. M., Pearce, K. J., & Rubin, R. B. (1998). Internet and face-to-face communication: Not functional alternatives. Communication Quarterly, 46, 250-268.

    5. Westmyer, S. A., DiCioccio, R. L., & Rubin, R. B. (1998). Appropriateness and effectiveness of communication channels in competent interpersonal communication. Journal of Communication, 48(3), 27-48.

    6. Martin, M. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1998). Affinity-seeking in initial interactions. Southern Journal of Communication, 63, 131-143.

    7. Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., & Jordan, F. F. (1997). Effects of instruction on communication apprehension and communication competence. Communication Education, 46, 104-114.

    8. Rubin, R. B., Welch, S. A., & Buerkel, R. (1995). Performance-based assessment of high school speech instruction. Communication Education, 44, 30-39.

    9. Martin, M. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1995). A new measure of cognitive flexibility. Psychological Reports, 76, 623-626.

    10. Mignerey, J. T., Rubin, R. B., & Gorden, W. I. (1995). Organizational entry: An investigation of newcomer communication behavior and uncertainty. Communication Research, 22, 54-85.

    11. Rubin, R. B., & Martin, M. M. (1994). Development of a measure of interpersonal communication competence. Communication Research Reports, 11, 33-44.

    12. Martin, M. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1994). Development of a communication flexibility measure. Southern Communication Journal, 59, 171-178.

    13. Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., & Martin, M. M. (1993). The role of self-disclosure and self-awareness in affinity-seeking competence. Communication Research Reports, 10, 115-127.

    14. Rubin, R. B., Martin, M. M., Bruning, S. S., & Powers, D. E. (1993). Test of a self-efficacy model of interpersonal communication competence. Communication Quarterly, 41, 210-220.

    15. Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1992). Call-in talk radio in den USA. Rundfunk und Fernsehen, 40, 385-397.

    16. Rubin, R. B., Fernandez-Collado, C., & Hernandez-Sampieri, R. (1992). A cross-cultural examination of interpersonal communication motives in Mexico and the United States. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 16, 145-157.

    17. Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (1992). Antecedents of interpersonal communication motivation. Communication Quarterly, 40, 305-317.

    18. Neiman, G. S., & Rubin, R. B. (1991). Changes in communication apprehension, satisfaction, and competence in foreign dialect and stuttering clients. Journal of Communicative Disorders, 24, 353-366.

    19. Onyekwere, E. O., Rubin, R. B., & Infante, D. A. (1991). Interpersonal perception and communication satisfaction as a function of argumentativeness and ego-involvement. Communication Quarterly, 39, 35-47.

    20. Rubin, R. B., & Graham, E. E., & Mignerey, J. (1990). A longitudinal study of college students' communication competence. Communication Education, 38, 1-14.

    21. Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (1989). Communication apprehension and satisfaction in interpersonal relationships. Communication Research Reports, 6, 13-20.

    22. Perse, E. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1989). Attribution in social and parasocial relationships. Communication Research, 16, 59-77.

    23. Rubin, R. B., Perse, E. M., & Barbato, C. A. (1988). Conceptualization and measurement of interpersonal communication motives. Human Communication Research, 14, 602-628.

    24. Rubin, R. B., & Graham, E. E. (1988). Communication correlates of college success: An exploratory investigation. Communication Education, 37, 14-27.

    25. Rubin, R. B., & McHugh, M. P. (1987). Development of parasocial interaction relationships. Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 31, 279-292.

    26. Rubin, R. B., & Roberts, C. V. (1987). A comparative examination and analysis of three listening tests. Communication Education, 36, 142-153.

    27. Rubin, R. B., & Feezel, J. D. (1986). A needs assessment of research in communication education. Central States Speech Journal, 37, 113-118.

    28. Rubin, R. B. (1986). A response to "Ethnicity, communication competency and classroom success." Western Journal of Speech Communication, 50, 279-282.

    29. Rubin, R. B., & Feezel, J. D. (1986). Elements of teacher communication competence. Communication Education, 35, 254-268.

    30. Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1986). Contextual age as a life-position index. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 23, 27-45.

    31. Rubin, R. B., Rubin, A. M., Perse, E. M., Armstrong, C., McHugh, M., & Faix, N. (1986). Media use and meaning of music video. Journalism Quarterly, 63(2), 353-359.

    32. Rubin, R. B. (1985). The use of personal constructs in forming impressions. Communication Research Reports, 2, 188-195.

    33. Rubin, R. B. (1985). Validity of the Communication Competency Assessment Instrument. Communication Monographs, 52, 173-185.

    34. Rubin, R. B., & Feezel, J. D. (1985). Teacher communication competence: Essential skills and assessment procedures. Central States Speech Journal, 36, 4-13.

    35. Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1985). Interface of personal and mediated communication: A research agenda. Critical Studies in Mass Communication, 2, 36-53.

    36. Rubin, R. B., & Yoder, J. (1985). Ethical issues in the assessment of communication behavior. Communication Education, 34, 13-17.

    37. Rubin, R. B. (1984). Communication assessment instruments and procedures in higher education. Communication Education, 33, 178-180.

    38. Rubin, R. B., & Henzl, S. A. (1984). Cognitive complexity, communication competence and verbal ability. Communication Quarterly, 32, 263-270.

    39. Rubin, R. B., Whaley, M. A., Mitchell, N. E., & Sharp, K. (1984). Affirmative action on campus. Academe, 70(5), 24-30.

    40. Rubin, R. B., & Rubin, A. M. (1982). Contextual age and television use: Reexamining a life-position indicator. Communication Yearbook 6, 583-604.

    41. Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1982). Older persons' TV viewing patterns and motivations. Communication Research, 9, 287-313.

    42. Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1982). Contextual age and television use. Human Communication Research, 8, 228-244.

    43. Rubin, R. B. (1982). Assessing speaking and listening competence at the college level: The Communication Competency Assessment Instrument. Communication Education, 31, 19-32.

    44. Rubin, R. B. (1981). Ideal traits and terms of address for male and female college professors. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 41, 966-974.

    45. Allen, R. R., Rubin, R. B., & Ridge, A. A. (1981). Competency based instruction and assessment of communication skills. Journal of the Wisconsin Communication Association, 11, 21-24.

    46. Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1981). Age, context and television use. Journal of Broadcasting, 25, 1-13.

    47. Rubin, R. B. (1979). The effect of context on information seeking across the span of initial interactions. Communication Quarterly, 27, 13-20.

    48. Rubin, R. B. (1977). The role of context in information seeking and impression formation. Communication Monographs, 44, 81-90.

    49. Rubin, R. B., Widenhouse, M. G., & Ross, C. (1977). High school principals' attitudes toward forensics and speech programs. North Carolina Journal of Speech and Drama, 10, 10-26.

    50. Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1975). An examination of the constituent elements in a presently-occurring rhetorical situation. Central States Speech Journal, 26, 133-141.

    GRANTS AND REPORTS

    1. Rubin, R. B. (2001). “Increasing Retention via the Communication Instructional Resource Laboratory,” Kent State University. $12,500 [funded]

    2. Rubin, R. B. et al. (2000). “Developing and Evaluating Measures of Internet Use.” Research Challenge Proposal, Kent State University. $115,000 [$86,172 funded]

    3. Rubin, R. B. (1998). "Developing a Web Site for Communication Studies." KSU Undergraduate Teaching Council, Small Grants. $1500 [funded]

    4. Rubin, R. B., Radcliff, C., & Lilly, E. (1998). "Communication Studies Instructional Web Site." OhioLINK Small Grant Project, Columbus, OH. $5000 [funded]

    5. Rubin, R. B. (1994). "Development of a Communication Knowledge Test." Summer Research and Creative Activity Appointment, Division of Research and Graduate Studies, Kent State University. $6500 [funded]

    6. Rubin, R. B. (1985). "Longitudinal Study of College Students' Communication Competence." Faculty Development Grant, College of Fine & Professional Arts, Kent State University. $1500 [funded]

    7. Rubin, R. B., Moore, M. R., Sisco, J. I. & Quianthy, R. (1983). Oral communication assessment procedures and instrument development in higher education. Annandale, VA: Speech Communication Association. Report of the SCA Committee on Assessment and Testing Subcommittee on Oral Communication Assessment Procedures and Instrument Development in Higher Education.

    8. Rubin, R. B. (1981, February; 1979, July). "Competence Test Development" (Research Grants), University of Wisconsin-Parkside Administration and Center for Teaching Excellence. [funded]

    9. Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1980). Television Usage and Aging, (Grant Report). Kenosha, WI: University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

    10. Rubin, A. M., & Rubin, R. B. (1980, March-September). "Television Usage and Aging" (Research Grant), American Broadcasting Companies. $10,000 [funded]

    11. Rubin, R. B. (1980). Development of a Communication Competence Assessment Instrument for Parkside's Basic Skills Program (Grant Report). Kenosha, WI: University of Wisconsin-Parkside. (Abstracted in Enhancement of Undergraduate Teaching: Proposals and Results. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin, 1980-present.

    12. Rubin, R. B. (1979-1980). "Development of a Communication Competence Assessment Instrument for Parkside's Basic Skills Program" (Research Grant), University of Wisconsin System, Teaching Improvement Council. $5,000 [funded]

    BOOK INTROS, FOREWORDS, BRIEF ARTICLES

    1. Rubin, R. B. (2000). Scholarship reconsidered, scholarship assessed : What Boyer’s report means for communication. Journal of the Association for Communication Administration, 29, 227-229.

    2. Rubin, R. B.(1998). At the helm in communication education: Introduction. In J. S. Trent (Ed.), Communication: Views from the helm for the twenty-first century (pp. 189-190). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

    3. Rubin, R. B. (1994). The CCAI-HS: A new assessment tool. The Speech Communication Teacher, 8(2), 14-15.

    4. Rubin, R. B. (1983). Editor's notes. In R. B. Rubin (Ed.), Improving speaking and listening skills (pp. 1-2). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

    5. Rubin, R. B. (1983). Conclusions. In R. B. Rubin (Ed.), Improving speaking and listening skills (pp. 95-100). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

    6. Rubin, R. B. (1982). The Communication Competency Assessment Instrument: A performance test of speaking, listening and relational skills. Innovation Abstracts, 4, 1-2.