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What does being prepared involve?
What does being prepared involve?
Selecting a topic appropriate to your audience, gathering enough information, putting information into a logical sequence, and considering the best way to present it.
What does organization involve in communication?
What does organization involve in communication?
What is the importance of clarity in communication?
What is the importance of clarity in communication?
Having a clear idea of what you want to say, ensuring your audience understands by using appropriate words, and avoiding jargon or slang.
Conciseness means being lengthy and elaborate in communication.
Conciseness means being lengthy and elaborate in communication.
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What are the three parts that make up all communication?
What are the three parts that make up all communication?
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What is punctuality in communication?
What is punctuality in communication?
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Which of the following is an essential component of communication?
Which of the following is an essential component of communication?
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Interpersonal communication involves only one person.
Interpersonal communication involves only one person.
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Mass communication involves sending a single message to a __________.
Mass communication involves sending a single message to a __________.
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Match the following communication models with their descriptions:
Match the following communication models with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Introduction to Communication
- Communication is composed of three parts: sharing, understanding, and meaning.
- Storytelling is an age-old tradition that serves to help individuals make sense of their world and entertain themselves.
Eight Essential Components of Communication
- Source: The originator of the message who imagines, creates, and sends it.
- Message: The stimulus or meaning produced by the source for the receiver or audience.
- Channel: The medium through which the message is conveyed, including verbal, written, and nonverbal channels.
- Receiver: The individual who receives and interprets the message from the source.
- Feedback: The response to the source, composed of messages the receiver sends back to the source.
- Environment: The physical and psychological atmosphere where the message is sent and received.
- Context: The setting, scene, and expectations of the individuals involved.
- Interference/Noise: Anything that blocks or changes the source's intended meaning of the message.
Models of Communication
- Transmission Model: Describes communication as a linear, one-way process from sender to receiver.
- Interaction Model: Describes communication as a more interactive, two-way process with feedback.
- Transaction Model: Describes communication as a process in which communicators generate social realities within social, relational, and cultural contexts.
Understanding Communication
- Preparation and Practice: All effective communication takes preparation, practice, and persistence.
- Understanding and Meaning: Communication is composed of sharing, understanding, and meaning.
- Feedback and Adaptation: Feedback and adaptation are essential components of the communication process.
Context in Communication
- Intrapersonal Communication: Involves one person; it is often called "self-talk".
- Interpersonal Communication: Normally involves two people, and can range from intimate and very personal to formal and impersonal.
- Group Communication: Involves three to eight people, and can break down into smaller groups.
- Public and Mass Communication: Public communication involves one person speaking to a group of people, while mass communication involves sending a single message to a large group.
Responsibilities as a Communicator
- Preparation: Select a topic appropriate to your audience, gather enough information, and organize your thoughts.
- Organization: Involve the steps or points that lead your communication to a conclusion.
- Clarity: Have a clear idea in your mind of what you want to say before you can say it clearly to someone else.
- Ethics in Communication: Be egalitarian, respectful, and trustworthy in your communication.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of communication, including the three parts that make a whole: sharing, understanding, and interpretation. It explores the importance of understanding in the communication process.
