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ASSIGNMENT 2 – GARETH

RIMMER

Unit 1 - Communication and Employability Skills

Contents

• Introduction...........................................................................................................................................
• General Communication Skills...............................................................................................................
• Interpersonal Skills................................................................................................................................
• Communicate in Writing........................................................................................................................
• Conclusion.............................................................................................................................................

Introduction

In this task, I have been asked to differentiate skills for the principles of communication. I have been asked to compile three different tables on the principles of communication and what each of these skill means, and why these would have an impact on whether it’ll be a positive or negative impact.

General Communication Skills

Explain each Skill Positive and Negative Impact Modulating voice Modulation is the management or change of one thing, like once you lower your voice to a loud whisper to create what you are spoken communication a lot of dramatic and mysterious. Depending on how you speak conveys your feelings, for instance, shouting will show somebody is being defensive. Quiet would possibly indicate that somebody is keeping. we will use this kind of data to react and acceptable answer the case by employing a calm voice. Terminology it's a specific technical application in an exceedingly subject of study, a profession in a section. this will be shortened words like acronyms. This has a positive impact of effectively exploitation this talent will facilitate to stay the voice communication on a high level and shows that you simply perceive what you cite. Accuracy This is the flexibility to convey your communication or verbal language accurately thus it is understood by others. The positive impact would be that people in teams of people will perceive what you're talking either a certain topic or one thing they are unfamiliar with. It is very important to convey this data as clearly as potential, therefore, there are not any misunderstandings, this will be useful in the workplace to cut back confusion and work. Engaging an audience This is the flexibility to speak manner that is engaging and captivating towards the audience. The positive result is that the audience is going to be additional willing to concentrate to you if they're engaged or they have been captivated.

Interpersonal Skills

Interpersonal Skills Explain each Skill Positive and Negative Impact of using each Skill Body language Conscious or unconscious movements or positions of your body that will portray your feeling to others, while not needing to say a word. The impact of this skill can have a positive and negative impact on you as a person and others around you because if you have a negative body language your colleagues will pick up on and bring their moods and attitudes down, whereas a positive impact could influence others around you and maintain a positive attitude towards your work. Positive language Positive language is nothing however exploitation of positive words and perspectives in a good manner. For instance, if we tend to be portrayed as a good use of language and in an understanding manner, it would be a positive use. The use of the tone of voice is a good indication of if someone will use positive language or not. For instance, if we tend to see an only half-filled bottle, we can justify that in 2 ways in which - one in a positive manner spoken communication "the bottle is half-filled", or in the negative manner spoken communication "the bottle is half empty". Active engagement (nodding) Actively conversing in conversations by an action like nodding or speaking up when the chance provides itself. A positive impact is that you can be heard and have your views put forward. For nodding and similar actions, this could be a positive or negative impact due to depending on. Summarising cutting down a paraphrase to its bare basics but not changing the meaning and only keeping the main points to the sentence making it easier for someone to understand make use of. This can be a positive impact because it can make communication a lot quicker but at the same time, some people prefer to be able to read the full article to make head or tail of what is happening.

Communicate in Writing

Communication Skills Explain each Skill Positive and Negative Impact of using each Skill Proof-reading This is a process of finding and correcting any mistakes within a piece of work before it is published or printed out. This will have a positive impact because the piece of work can be rectified before any publishing is made. Capitalisation Capitalization is the writing of a word with its first letter in uppercase and the remaining letters in lowercase. Experienced writers are stingy with capitals. It is best not to use them if there is any doubt. Rule 1. Capitalize the first word of a document and the first word after a period. This will define where a new sentence or paragraph starts, giving the reader an easier understanding of the text and allowing them to take a break in between periods of reading. Spelling Spelling is the ability to spell words correctly. It is also an attempt to spell a word correctly. Communication: good spelling facilitates communication. By following the same rules for spelling words, we can all understand the text we read. Relevance This is the process that involves encoding, the transfer and decoding of messages as well as other elements within the communication spectrum including inference and context. This would have a positive impact. After all, you need to be informed of any relevant information instead of irrelevant information which would have a negative impact because you would end up doing the wrong thing and wasting time on that.

Conclusion

During this task within the unit, I have learned about all the different ways we communicate with others around us whether that’s in our workplace or general day to day life. It is important that we maintain this and giving a positive outlook to ourselves and others around us. With doing this task I have learned I don’t always give a good impression with my body language and that is something I will want to work on, so with doing this task it has helped me understand where I am slightly off with my communication in some areas. With having an explanation for each of the different communication methods I can work on that and turn things around. Going into the future this task has helped me in numerous ways since I didn’t realise that there were so many different communication methods and with this understanding, I can now see why some people may think I’m not good in certain aspects of communication. One of the main things I will take away from this task is to always proofread my work even if it’s a simple handwritten or text message.