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Communicating Effectively Exam 1 Study Guide, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Effective Business Communication

Virginia State University (VSU)Effective Business Communication

Communicating Effectively Exam 1 Study Guide

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Discuss the be
Communicating Effectively Exam 1 Study
Guide
1. benefits of studying communication (3 Benefits): 1. Personal benefits:
meaningful relationships, more confident,
2.
Professional
benefits:
can
help
with
interviews,
moving
up
corporate
ladder
3.
Social
benefits:
influence
people,
become
a
critical
consumer
of
the
info
2. Understand the communication process and each of its elements. (6 Parts): -
People,
Messages,
Channel,
Interference,
feedback,
context
3. Distinguish differences between 3 models of communication, understand
the
features
of
each.:
Actional Model - Sends a message to a listener who receives the message, but with
no
response
Interactional Model - Sends message with delayed feedback
Transactional Model - sends message with instant feedback
4. Describe the themes of this text and the importance of each.:
Communication
competence,
communication
confidence,
ethical
communication,
critical
thinking,
citizens
in
a
democracy
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Discuss the be Communicating Effectively Exam 1 Study

Guide

  1. benefits of studying communication (3 Benefits): 1. Personal benefits: meaningful relationships, more confident,
  2. Professional benefits: can help with interviews, moving up corporate ladder
  3. Social benefits: influence people, become a critical consumer of the info
  4. Understand the communication process and each of its elements. (6 Parts): - People, Messages, Channel, Interference, feedback, context
  5. Distinguish differences between 3 models of communication, understand the features of each.: Actional Model - Sends a message to a listener who receives the message, but with no response Interactional Model - Sends message with delayed feedback Transactional Model - sends message with instant feedback
  6. Describe the themes of this text and the importance of each.: Communication competence, communication confidence, ethical communication, critical thinking, citizens in a democracy

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  1. Know the qualities of natural nervousness and communication apprehension. Be able to distinguish between the two: Natural Nervousness - a intense anxiety toward public speaking Communication Apprehension - an individual's fear or anxiety associated with real or anticipated communication with others
  2. Discuss the causes and effects of communication apprehension: Heredity, Learned apprehension, skills deficit
  3. Describe how to manage communication apprehension (4 ways): - Systematic Desensitization Listening to calming music
  • Cognitive Restructuring Making your thoughts more rational
  • Visualization visualize the whole speech from sitting to going up and walking back

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  1. Know the elements of a strong thesis statement and be to identify effective and ineffective examples: is a clear and concise sentence that provides and overview for your entire presentation
  2. Understand parallel structure and how to use it when preparing main points- : making words and sentences the same
  3. Describe the importance of considering/analyzing your audience and the process a speaker should undergo to do this.: the audience is the target of your overall purpose and ultimately determines the success of your speech
  4. Explain the audience characteristics and elements of the speaking situation you should consider when analyzing your audience: a persons frame of reference is composed of their personal experiences, goals, values, attitudes, knowledge, beliefs, age, gender, culture
  5. Be familiar with various informal and formal methods of gathering information for a speech.: Class and public discussions are informal Surveys and questions are more formal

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  1. Understand when and how to adapt to your audience: monitor your audience before and during the presentation to gather clues whether they are bored or excited
  2. Discuss why it is important to be an advanced information seeker and information literate.: its important for gathering information when researching
  3. Describe the three main steps of developing a successful research strategy and the purpose each step serves.: 1. Form your general topic
  4. Brainstorm various terms that can be used
  5. What sources are most appropriate to use given your topic
  6. List and understand various types of supporting materials: Books, journals, magazines, newspapers
  7. List and describe methods of incorporating supporting materials into a presentation.: Analogies, facts, examples, testimony
  8. Discuss how to evaluate supporting material and understand the importance of this

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. Label the introduction, body, and conclusion as separate elements 3. Use a consistent pattern of symbols 4. Include transitions 5. Integrate supporting material 6. Provide a list of references 33. List and describe parts of a proper speaking outline.: Create a brief outline and will follow the preparation outline 34. Know the key differences between a preparation and speaking outline, as well as when to use each.: 35. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of strong introductions and what it can accomplish.: Capture the attention of the audience 36. Identify and describe various ways to capture the attention of your audience.: rhetorical question, start with a startling statement, tell a story, use humor, refer to a recent event 37. Understand importance of demonstrating relevance of your topic to your audience.: more people will listen if they can relate to the topic 38. Know the elements that makeup speaker credibility and why these are

8 / essential to the success of your speech.: credibility statement, competence (organized, prepared, knowledgeable), Character (honest, trustworthy, have listeners best interest in mind) the audience has to believe what the speaker says and how they say it.

  1. Argue for why thesis and preview statements are essential to an effective introduction, and be able to identify strong or weak examples of each.: they prepare the audience for what is to come and allows them to follow along better.
  2. Understand why summarizing your speech effectively is important for your audience, and the impacts of having a strong closing statement.: Summarizing is your final opportunity to summarize the most important information in your presentation answer the question .What specifically do I want my audience to get out of my presentation?" keeping in mind the purpose (to inform or persuade) of your speech.
  3. List and describe the four method of delivery. Be able to identify characteristics of each.: 1. Impromptu - no preparation
  4. Manuscript - read word for word
  5. Memorized - word for word . Extemporaneous - deliver from a prepared outline and gauge the reaction