GEC 107 Purposive Communication Course Overview

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What has been a criticism of multimedia-based résumés according to the text?

They are too brief

They lack personal photos

They are not visually appealing

They may be overlooked by recruiters (correct)

Why have video, infographic, and Vine résumés mainly gained popularity in the creative and media industries?

They are more cost-effective

They follow traditional résumé formats

They allow for more expressive presentation (correct)

They are quicker to create

What is one of the reminders for writing a resume?

Write the word RESUME in the heading

Don't include your latest photo

Avoid having character references available upon request (correct)

Use excessive first person pronouns

What is the purpose of avoiding the first person pronouns 'I, me or my' in a resume?

To maintain formality Signup and view all the answers

Why do human resources management professionals warn about multimedia-based résumés being a passing fad?

Recruiters may not have workflows designed for multimedia résumés Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to use more than one font type but never overuse them in a resume?

To increase visual interest without overwhelming the reader Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a cover letter?

To present the case for why you should be hired and distinguish yourself from other candidates Signup and view all the answers

Even if an employer does not explicitly ask for a cover letter, what should you still do?

Send a cover letter anyway Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important piece of information to include when addressing your cover letter?

The name of the hiring manager Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the recommended cover letter writing tips mentioned in the text?

Proofread your resume Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to determine the name of the hiring manager to address your cover letter to?

Look up the company's employee roster Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to include a salutation in your cover letter?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of creating an effective poster according to the text?

To present information in a clear, clean, and concise way Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having a clear and concise headline for a poster?

To be the first thing the audience notices and understand the key message Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of including a call-to-action on a poster?

To encourage the audience to take a specific action after seeing the poster Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying a typographic hierarchy to the text in a poster?

To help the audience understand the flow of information easily Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using stunning and appropriate photographs in a poster?

To boost the visual appeal of the poster Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important factor to consider when creating an effective poster?

Presenting information in a clear, clean, and concise way Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Purposive Communication course?

Equipping students with the ability to communicate effectively for different audiences and purposes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a skill or knowledge area covered in the Purposive Communication course?

Writing effective emails and business correspondence Signup and view all the answers

According to the course description, what is the primary goal of the Purposive Communication course?

To enhance students' communicative competence for various purposes Signup and view all the answers

According to the course description, what type of outputs are students expected to produce in the Purposive Communication course?

Oral, written, audiovisual, and web-based outputs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the intended application of the knowledge and skills gained from the Purposive Communication course?

The knowledge and skills are meant to be used in students' other academic endeavors, chosen disciplines, and future careers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a pidgin?

A simplified language that arises from two or more languages Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a creole from a pidgin?

A creole is a pidgin that has become the native language of a community Signup and view all the answers

What does the term "register" refer to in the context of language varieties?

A set of language items associated with discrete occupational groups Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is NOT given as an example of a group that employs a different register?

Teachers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a pidgin?

To facilitate communication between people without a common language Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about creoles is NOT true according to the information provided?

Creoles are derived from a combination of two or more pidgins Signup and view all the answers