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What is an example of Human to Machine Communication?
What is an example of Human to Machine Communication?
Which type of communication is represented by a fire alarm?
Which type of communication is represented by a fire alarm?
Which of the following is an example of Machine to Machine Communication?
Which of the following is an example of Machine to Machine Communication?
What distinguishes Graphic Communication?
What distinguishes Graphic Communication?
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What is a key feature of Electronic Communication?
What is a key feature of Electronic Communication?
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Which tool is specifically designed to allow remote collaboration among users?
Which tool is specifically designed to allow remote collaboration among users?
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In wave communication, what is the primary source of energy used?
In wave communication, what is the primary source of energy used?
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What does the Internet enable users to do?
What does the Internet enable users to do?
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What is the purpose of using the 10-20-30 rule in presentations?
What is the purpose of using the 10-20-30 rule in presentations?
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In persuasive communication, what should the presenter prioritize according to the tips provided?
In persuasive communication, what should the presenter prioritize according to the tips provided?
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What should a speaker avoid in an informative presentation?
What should a speaker avoid in an informative presentation?
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Which of the following best describes an argumentative presentation?
Which of the following best describes an argumentative presentation?
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What differentiates public speaking from casual conversation?
What differentiates public speaking from casual conversation?
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Which type of speech involves reciting a message that has been memorized?
Which type of speech involves reciting a message that has been memorized?
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What is the purpose of the declaration in the opening of a memo?
What is the purpose of the declaration in the opening of a memo?
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What is the main characteristic of an impromptu speech?
What is the main characteristic of an impromptu speech?
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Which of the following is a recommended practice for effective presentation design?
Which of the following is a recommended practice for effective presentation design?
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What is the primary purpose of a memo within an organization?
What is the primary purpose of a memo within an organization?
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Which of the following should be avoided to maintain objectivity in a memo?
Which of the following should be avoided to maintain objectivity in a memo?
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Which of the following best describes the typical audience for a memo?
Which of the following best describes the typical audience for a memo?
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What is essential about the language used when preparing a memo for a diverse audience?
What is essential about the language used when preparing a memo for a diverse audience?
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What is the principal characteristic of the format used in memorandums?
What is the principal characteristic of the format used in memorandums?
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What structural elements are typically included in a memo?
What structural elements are typically included in a memo?
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How should the subject line in a memo be crafted?
How should the subject line in a memo be crafted?
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When might an organization issue a memo that includes a call to action?
When might an organization issue a memo that includes a call to action?
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How do memos typically benefit both the organization and employees?
How do memos typically benefit both the organization and employees?
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What should a memo clearly indicate in its header?
What should a memo clearly indicate in its header?
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What type of communication does a memo usually NOT focus on?
What type of communication does a memo usually NOT focus on?
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What is meant by linguistic landscape?
What is meant by linguistic landscape?
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What does geomiotics study?
What does geomiotics study?
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Which type of sign is intended to enforce authority?
Which type of sign is intended to enforce authority?
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What characterizes graffiti as a form of urban text?
What characterizes graffiti as a form of urban text?
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What is a netizen?
What is a netizen?
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Which platform is known for video sharing and user-generated content?
Which platform is known for video sharing and user-generated content?
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What is a meme described as in the provided content?
What is a meme described as in the provided content?
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What type of signs does the term 'infrastructural' accurately describe?
What type of signs does the term 'infrastructural' accurately describe?
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Study Notes
Linguistic Landscape
- The visibility and importance of languages on public and commercial signs in a specific area.
- It refers to the visible use of language in public spaces and can be studied through "Geomiotics".
- Geomiotics is the study of how the placement of signs in the world creates social meaning.
Kinds of Signs
- Regulatory: Signs indicating authority, official or legal restrictions.
- Infrastructural: Signs that label or direct for the maintenance of a building or infrastructure.
- Commercial: Signs that advertise or promote products, services, or events.
- Transgressive: Signs that violate conventional usage, either intentionally or unintentionally.
- Graffiti: Unsanctioned urban texts that can convey power and control.
Online Landscapes
- Netizen: An individual who uses the internet, metaphorically a "citizen" of the virtual world.
- Online platforms like YouTube and Twitter create personal linguistic and semiotic landscapes.
- Memes are contagious patterns of cultural information that spread online.
Communication Aids and Strategies
- Four types of communication: Human to Human, Human to Machine, Machine to Human, and Machine to Machine.
- Graphic communication involves drawing, pictures, graphs, photographs, or words on a flat surface.
- Electronic communication uses light, sound, or electrical waves to transmit information.
- Wave communication relies on electromagnetic radiation, traveling at the speed of light.
- The internet facilitates information gathering and message exchange through the World Wide Web.
Graphic Communication
- Use good fonts: Comic Sans and Georgia are good examples.
- Stick to one or two fonts per presentation.
- Avoid too much text: Aim for 10-20-30 rule (10 slides, 20 minutes, 30 font size).
- Use images: Images can be more powerful than words.
- Use infographics for clarity.
- Be inspired by your goals when making presentation materials.
Communication for Various Purposes
- Informative communication: Focuses on conveying factual information with clarity.
- Persuasive communication: Aims to influence an audience or reader to support an idea.
- Argumentative communication: Demonstrates a particular point of view using logic and reasoning.
Public Speaking
- Public Speaking differs from conversation in its structure, formality, and delivery.
- Delivery methods for speeches: Read speech, Memorized speech, and Impromptu speech.
Memos
- Memo (Memorandum) purpose: Inform, persuade, or call to action.
- Informal communication networks are often called "grapevine".
- Memos can address informal speculation.
- Memo format: Includes a header, subject line, date, declaration, discussion, and summary.
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Five tips for effective business memos:
- Audience orientation.
- Professional, formal tone.
- Subject emphasis.
- Direct Format.
- Objectivity.
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Explore the fascinating world of linguistic landscapes where language visibility and the significance of signs in public spaces are analyzed. This quiz covers the different types of signs such as regulatory, infrastructural, and commercial, as well as the role of Geomiotics in understanding these phenomena.
