Effective Communication Overview

Communication always happens, even when someone doesn't intend to communicate. We communicate through our actions, expressions, and even silence.

Once something is communicated, it cannot be taken back. Words and actions have lasting effects.

Each instance of communication is unique and cannot be replicated exactly. The context and impact change with each repetition.

Communication through actions, expressions, and gestures, instead of words.

Communication is not only about facts but also about expressing ideas and feelings through words, symbols, and gestures.

Communication affects the other person long after the words are spoken.

Words and actions have long-lasting consequences and cannot be entirely reversed.

Communication requires being careful with the words used to avoid causing harm or offense.

A linear model of mass communication used to analyze how media messages are created, transmitted, and received, without feedback.

Examining media to understand the messages, motives, and potential effects of the messages.

Identifying the target audience for a message to understand how to better shape the content to appeal to their interests.

Predicting the impact a message may have on the target audience.

A model of communication that considers technical aspects of communication, including noise.

The originator of a message, who selects the channel to transmit their message.

A model of communication that illustrates a process of sending a message with no feedback.

Communication delivered to a large audience through media channels.

A visual representation of the process of communication, illustrating the elements involved.

A collaborative task performed by a group of people.

A formal speech or demonstration of information, often using visual aids like PPT.

Presentation software used for creating slides to support a presentation.

The essential parts of the communication model, needed to represent the complete communication process.

The critical elements within a communication model that must be identified and included.

A set of criteria used to evaluate the quality of a task or project, like a presentation.

Teams that work together across distances, typically through technology.

The core content of communication, conveyed from sender to receiver; can be text, audio, video, or a combination; verbal or nonverbal.

The recipient of a message; crucial that they understand the sender and have common factors like language, culture.

An interruption in communication that distorts or ruins a message, leading to misinterpretation.

A person who helps ensure the message is correctly understood by the parties involved (sender and receiver).

Response to a message; the receiver transmits information back to the sender based on received input.

The origin of a message, though in some models, it is also the same as the end of the communication.

Process of preparing the message for transfer.

Process of interpreting and understanding a received message.

How well a presentation keeps the audience interested and involved throughout.

A presentation that consistently captures and holds the audience's interest, making them actively participate.

A presentation that successfully engages most of the audience for a significant portion of the time.

A presentation that attempts to engage the audience but lacks consistency, with some parts being engaging and others not.

A presentation that fails to engage the audience or loses their interest quickly, resulting in a passive and disengaged audience.

A scoring system used to assess the quality of a presentation based on different criteria.

The process of judging a presentation's strengths and weaknesses based on specific criteria.

The act of making changes to a presentation to enhance its effectiveness and engagement.

How visually appealing a presentation is, using things like images, graphs, and charts to help understand.

How confidently and clearly someone speaks while presenting, making sure their message is understood.

Presentation uses visually striking and informative materials that help you understand.

Presentation has some helpful visuals, but they could be even better.

Presentation uses a few visuals, but they might not make sense or be interesting.

A presentation lacking effective visual aids or uses them inappropriately.

A presenter effectively communicates their ideas with a clear, confident voice and gestures.

A presenter communicates ideas clearly, but they might seem nervous or unsure.