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What is a characteristic of computer-mediated communication (cmc)?
What does communication planning primarily focus on?
Which attribute of communication describes exchanges that are concise and direct?
What role does ideology play in new media communication?
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What does the concept of 'turn taking' in cmc imply?
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of communication planning?
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What does the term 'multimodal' refer to in communication?
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How can language be seen in the context of new media?
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What is a characteristic of written language compared to spoken language?
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What should be avoided in formal essays?
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Why is precision important in academic writing?
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What does objectivity in academic writing emphasize?
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How can a writer achieve explicitness in academic writing?
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What type of vocabulary use should be prioritized for accuracy in academic writing?
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What is generally discouraged in formal writing?
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Which of the following is a common element found more in written language than in spoken language?
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What is the first step in communication planning?
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Which aspect is crucial to consider when identifying the target audience?
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What is one of the hallmarks of scholarly work in academic writing?
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Which of the following describes a key feature of written language compared to spoken language?
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What should be done to address potential challenges in communication planning?
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Why is having a specific audience important in academic writing?
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What is a recommended strategy in planning communication styles?
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What is one goal of academic writing skills development?
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When is it considered appropriate to send a professional email?
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What should be included in the subject line of a professional email?
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What is a recommended approach when making an appointment in a professional email?
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What is the first step in writing the content of a professional email?
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What is a key aspect of showing respect to professors in emails?
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When should you apologize in a professional email?
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What should be included in an apology email when you are sick?
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How should you indicate deadlines politely in professional emails?
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What is a key element of creating an effective advocacy message?
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Which of the following is NOT a sample advocacy tool mentioned?
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What is the first step in creating a concise and strong advocacy message?
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Why is it important to gather facts and data about the problem?
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What is the purpose of determining targets and alliances in advocacy?
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Which component helps to humanize the issue in an advocacy message?
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What should the request in an advocacy message begin with?
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What role does messaging strategy play in advocacy?
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Study Notes
Interpersonal Nature of CMC
- Turn taking: Users can take turns in communication.
- Topic development: Users can explore issues and options.
- Back channels: Private discussions can occur outside of public communication.
- Repairs: Issues can be fixed through communication.
Communication Attributes
- Brief: Conciseness and directness to deliver essential information.
- Multimodal: Using multiple channels (text, images, audio, video) for communication.
- Ideological: Shaped by systems of beliefs, values, and ideas, influencing perspectives and interpretations.
- New media is intrinsically ideological, particularly regarding access and control. Used for control and resisting control.
Communication Planning
- Defining information, intended recipients, communication format, and timing.
- Ensures everyone gets the right information at the right time.
- Purposes:
- To inform
- To persuade
- To prevent misunderstanding
- To present a point of view/reduce barriers
- Key rule: "Intent precedes content."
Steps in Communication Planning
- Research and analyze the current situation: Understand the context and problems.
- Establish goals and objectives (short and long term): Define desired outcomes.
- Identify the target audience: Understand their knowledge, influences, and communication barriers.
- Conceptualize key messages: Develop clear and impactful messages aligned with goals.
- Strategies on communication styles and platform(s): Choose appropriate methods and channels (e.g., social media, email, face-to-face).
- Evaluate and anticipate: Assess progress and prepare for potential challenges.
Academic Writing
- Distinguished by the audience: Written for an informed audience, usually for assessment or publication.
- Engages in academic discourse on a specific topic.
- Displays characteristics of scholarly work.
Academic Writing Skills
- Develops research and writing skills:
- Reading comprehension
- Critical and Creative thinking
- Research and analytical skills
- Having a specific audience helps engage directly with the reader and adapt to genre conventions.
Principles of Academic Writing
- Complexity: Written language is more complex than spoken language.
- Lexical density: More lexical words than grammatical words, longer words and phrases, more noun-based phrases, nominalizations, lexical variation.
- Grammatical complexity: More subordinate clauses, complement clauses, longer prepositional phrases, attributive adjectives, passives.
- Formality: Avoid colloquialisms, abbreviations, two-word verbs, subheadings, numbers, bullet points, and asking questions (except in reports).
- Precision: Be precise with information, dates, and figures.
- Objectivity: Emphasis on information and arguments. Based on lectures, reading, discussion, and research.
- Explicitness: Clear signposting of ideas, connections made explicit through signaling words.
- Accuracy: Accurate vocabulary and citation format.
Email Protocols
- When to send an email:
- Short amount of information quickly
- Brief replies
- Communication with someone not seen daily
- Setting up appointments or meetings
- Subject: Give a brief and specific description of the reason for writing.
- Greeting: Use "Dear" for professors.
- Content:
- Get to the point, state the reason for writing concisely, and avoid unnecessary information.
- Be clear about expectations (e.g., answers to questions, appointments).
- Put information in a logical order.
Showing Respect to Professors in Emails
- Acknowledge their busy schedule and respect for their time.
- Don't ask for too much.
- Give the professor the option to decline favors.
- Provide possible solutions to problems.
Making an Appointment
- Schedule days in advance whenever possible.
- Inform the professor of your availability (days and times).
- Avoid using "today" or "tomorrow."
Indicating Deadlines Politely
- For letters of recommendation, papers submitted to conferences or journals.
Apologizing
- Necessary when:
- Unable to meet a deadline
- Need to reschedule an appointment
- Missing a meeting
- Include only necessary information for the receiver to know.
- Do not include details about personal issues, like illness.
- Explain how you will solve the problem.
Advocacy Tools
- Letter writing campaign
- Action alerts
- Dialogues with Congress
- Social media campaigns
- Issue briefings
- Reports and publications
- Press releases
- Blogs
- Videos
- Rallies, walks, and events
Creating an Effective Advocacy Message
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Elements:
- Opening statement: Grab the audience's attention immediately. Can use a dramatic effect.
- Problem: Describe the issue, who it affects, and its impact.
- Facts and data about the problem: Provide relevant facts and data. Be specific.
- Story or example of the problem: Use a relevant human story to make the issue feel real.
- Audience's concerns, values, or self-interest: Show how the issue aligns with their values or needs.
- Request: State clearly what action you want the audience to take. Start with an action verb.
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Explore the nuances of interpersonal communication in computer-mediated contexts. This quiz delves into essential attributes like turn-taking, topic development, and the multimodal dimensions of communication. Understand how ideological factors influence these interactions and the planning necessary for effective communication.