Sergeant's course - 5120BA Communication 2021

In addition to practicing with visual aids, what is another basic guideline from using visual aids?

Test all equipment beforehand.

Which essay requires a writer to investigate a topic, create a research question, gather their research, take a stance on their topic based on the research gathered, and argue for or against that stance?

Argumentative essay

Drag the sentences or phrases into the correct areas of the outline.

1-1,2-2,3-3,4-4,5-5

Select a topic sentence from the choices below that doesn't make sense given the below thesis. Thesis: The most difficult aspect of war to prepare for is friction because it is difficult to replicate, its effects can be felt in several ways, and when possible, it is expensive to simulate.

Another aspect that makes friction hard to prepare for is uncertainty and disorder among allies.

The following are advantages to leaders using social media, except?

It makes it easy to track your Marines' off-duty activities.

Each of the presentation's main points and the transitions between them are found in which part of the preparation outline?

Body

Topical and chronological represent two of several available _____________.

Common organizing formats for oral presentations.

Which of the following are positive uses of social media?

Deepening the understanding of leaders' decision-making, philosophy, and priorities; Communicating information; Creating connections within and without a unit

The topic of a presentation may be picked by the speaker or __________.

Directed from a higher authority

The step of the writing process in which outlining is done is?

Drafting

Which type of rehearsal should occur in the presentation venue, using all the equipment and media expected for the actual presentation?

Dress

What should occur during the editing process?

Errors found by spell check, peers, and your personal proofreading are corrected.

An effective thesis sentence does several things, it ______________.

Takes a position and either attacks or discovers; Answers the prompt fully.

Posture and movement are factors of verbal techniques?

False

Social media can be a valuable tool for leaders, but they must expect to receive _______ when using this tool.

Feedback

The obligation act within the institutional guidance on social media and demonstrate our core values is what kind of obligation?

Individual

According to the lesson content, what are the three types of rehearsals?

Individual, small critical audience, dress

Which of the following is a negative effect of posting on social media during training events or real-world operations?

Information about a unit's position can be inadvertently broadcasted via geotagged photos.

An oral presentation is organized into what three parts?

Introduction, body, and conclusion

In addition to listing the topic, general purpose, specific purpose, and central idea, what are the three parts that make up the preparation outline?

Introduction, body, conclusion

Social media represents an imperfect form of communication. Select the reasons why from the list below.

It can be easy to not capture the right context in messages via social media.; Natural emotional content or cues are hard to capture in online communication.

List characteristics of academic essays. Select all that apply.

It is a formal piece of writing that answers a specific topic.; It avoids using jargon or unnecessary words.; It does not use personal pronouns (I, me, we, etc.)

What is the value of prewriting?

It is an easy way to get as many ideas as possible organized into your argument.

When using visual aids with an oral presentation, which of the following is a basic guideline for proper use?

Never speak to the visual aid; speak to the audience

Eye contact and gestures are factors of which communication technique?

Nonverbal

Posture and movement are factors of which communication technique?

Nonverbal

What percent of the population of the United States uses social media?

Over 75%

Which sources are generally considered reliable? Select all that apply.

Peer-reviewed articles; Government, educational, or military websites; Scholarly articles

With regard to social media, according to ALMAR 008/17, Marines are encouraged to responsibly engage in unofficial Internet posting about the Marine Corps and Marine Corps related topics consistent with their professional expertise, personal experiences, or ____________.

Personal knowledge

Plagiarism occurring when an outside idea is re-written to make it sound original without giving due credit to the rightful party is which kind?

Plagiarism by paraphrase

According to the lesson content, what are the basic steps of the speech-building process to take prior to delivering an oral presentation?

Plan, prepare, and practice

Which is a basic guideline for use of visual aids?

Practice with visual aids

The first basic step in the speech-building process is to plan the oral presentation. According to the course content, what are the next two basic steps of the process to take prior to delivering an oral presentation?

Prepare and practice

What are the four steps of the writing process?

Prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing

Social media connects users and allows them to engage in dialogue, ____________, ___________, and __________. Select all that apply.

Share information, Interact, Collaborate

While determining the purpose of a speech, the __________ purpose is derived from the general purpose and the topic and is generally stated in a single infinitive phrase.

Specific

Spear phishing is an attack of a ___________ to obtain specific information.

Specific user or group

No matter the purpose, there are some characteristics common to all effective writing, it: ____________. Select all that apply.

Starts with a strong thesis; Avoids unnecessary words or jargon; Finishes with a conclusion

According to ALMAR 008/17, Marines should not post content in unofficial internet posts which threatens ____________, ___________, or ______________. Select all that apply.

The morale of their unit, Operational readiness and security of their unit, To compromise our core values

Given an essay prompt, select the most appropriate thesis sentence from the choices below. Essay prompt: What is the most difficult aspect of the nature of war to prepare for and why?

The most difficult aspect of war to prepare for is friction because it is difficult to replicate, its effects can be felt in several ways, and when possible, it is expensive to simulate.

When writing formally, it is important to remember that __________.

The use of contractions, first-person pronouns, and slang is discouraged.

What are the reasons for extensive rehearsal?

To be comfortable with your presentation skills; To be familiar with the presentation material

According to the lesson content, what are the two reasons for extensive rehearsal?

To be familiar with the presentation material and to be comfortable with your presentation skills

What are two of the five common organizing formats for an oral presentation?

Topical and chronological

A thesis should answer the prompt entirely and take a position.

True

In social media, as with any form of electronic communication, i.e. e-mails, it is sometimes difficult to convey exactly the right context and emotional content.

True

The positive use of social media can be extremely effective in enhancing esprit de corps within a unit.

True

With regard to social media, according to ALMAR 008/17, Marines are encouraged to responsibly engage in unofficial Internet posting about the Marine Corps and Marine Corps related topics consistent with their professional expertise, personal experiences, or personal knowledge.

True

Which is an example of an effective transition sentence from an essay concerning the thesis below? Thesis: The most difficult aspect of war to prepare for is friction because it is difficult to replicate, its effects can be felt in several ways, and when possible, it is expensive to simulate.

True friction is difficult to replicate effectively and that makes it difficult to prepare for the numerous ways its effects may be felt.

Social media may include all of the following except?

UHF radio transmissions