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What percentage of communication is attributed to what we say?
What percentage of communication is attributed to what we say?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main elements of presentation?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main elements of presentation?
When considering an audience, which question is essential to ask?
When considering an audience, which question is essential to ask?
Which aspect of communication accounts for the highest retention according to the given information?
Which aspect of communication accounts for the highest retention according to the given information?
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What does the 'non-verbal' part of communication include?
What does the 'non-verbal' part of communication include?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of non-verbal communication?
Which of the following is NOT a component of non-verbal communication?
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What should you aim to convey in one sentence during a presentation?
What should you aim to convey in one sentence during a presentation?
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Which communication component is related to the style and delivery of speech?
Which communication component is related to the style and delivery of speech?
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Which is an example of a tribal identifier in communication?
Which is an example of a tribal identifier in communication?
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What is a key consideration for non-verbal support of a message?
What is a key consideration for non-verbal support of a message?
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Study Notes
Personal Communications
- Personal communication is a presentation by Prof. Gorg Mallia of the University of Malta.
- He is Head of the Department of Media and Communications at the Faculty of Media & Knowledge Sciences.
Who Are You?
- This question explores the importance of context in communication.
- Key questions for analyzing the communication context are:
- What is the context?
- What is being communicated?
- To whom is it being communicated?
- By what means is it communicated?
Elements of Presentation
- Three key elements affecting a presentation:
- The audience
- The presentation environment
- The presenter
Communication Model
- A communication model, based on Devito (1988), is presented.
- It highlights the interaction between source encoder, messages, receiver decoder, and the field of experience.
- Noise is a significant factor affecting communication.
Components of Communication
- Different aspects of communication are discussed.
- Pie charts illustrate how we communicate:
- 55% is attributed to appearance and body language.
- 38% to how the person sounds.
- 7% to what the person says.
- Another pie chart explains how we retain information:
- 83% of what we see is retained.
- 11% of what we experience with other senses is retained.
- 6% comes from what we hear.
Public Speaking Considerations
- Important considerations for public speaking include audience analysis, expectations, shared values, objectives, and crafting clear messages.
- Considering the impact of non-verbal communication and potential obstacles are also crucial.
Elements of Personal Communication
- Personal Communication involves multiple channels:
- Speech: Includes clarity, tonality, volume, accent, segmentals (e.g., nuances), irritants.
- Non-verbals: Includes facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, movement, clothes, proxemics, social/cultural identifiers, tribal identifiers.
- Media: Includes personal and projected communications (other media).
Example From the Master
- A presentation example from a famous speaker might be included (The image suggests Steve Jobs).
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Explore the fundamentals of personal communication through a presentation by Prof. Gorg Mallia. This quiz delves into the key elements of presentations, the importance of context, and various communication models. Analyze factors like audience, environment, and message to deepen your understanding of effective communication.
