Chapter 2 Lesson 1-2 Study Guide

What is a source card?

A card used to record publication data for resources being used during research for a project such as a paper or speech.

Define "communication."

A process in which people are able to transfer meaning between themselves

The main point of a paper, which you try to support through research, is called __________.

A thesis statement

Which of the following are communication skills?

All of the choices

What is the definition of the word "barrier"?

An obstruction; anything that blocks, restrains, or separates

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. A list of sources of information on a specific subject is known as (a/an) __________.

Bibliography

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. (A/An) __________ is the main part of a paper or written speech.

Body

Lydia asked you to review her paper for errors and clarification. You were impressed that the paper stayed on the subject and was easy to read, and that you didn't find any errors in spelling, grammar, or information. You did think the paper contained a lot of extra and unnecessary information, so what principle of writing should you tell Lydia to improve?

Brevity

On career day, you plan to go to a presentation about how to become a lawyer. Your JROTC Instructor suggests that you practice informative listening before you go.

Browse through a legal dictionary; practice concentrating in a distracting environment; and practice memorizing words and concepts

__________ is the process by which people are able to transfer meaning between themselves.

Communication

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. A __________ is the final part of a paper or written speech.

Conclusion

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A run-on sentence occurs if two or more independent clauses are joined without (a/an) __________ or appropriate punctuation.

Conjunction

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. It is important to __________ your readers into your paper, so make sure you have a catchy and exciting introduction.

Entice

Cadet Chase wrote an essay that was critical of the school cafeteria, but contained suggestions for possible changes. The feedback he got from his fellow students was all positive. However, when he gave it to all of the school's administrators, a lot of them got mad. He told you, "I don't know what went wrong. The feedback I got from the students was great." What should you tell him was most likely the reason for the difference of opinion?

He probably wrote it with a student audience in mind, and didn't consider how the administration might interpret it.

You are trying to be a more effective listener. Since you like astronomy, you go to the planetarium to practice effective listening techniques. During the presentation, you notice that the speaker, who you think is very good, doesn't say anything about the moons around Jupiter, your favorite planet. Just in case the speaker talks about the moons later, which guideline for effective listening should you practice?

Hold your fire

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. __________ are used to collect data for a report or paper.

Information cards

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. The beginning of a paper or written speech is known as (a/an) __________.

Introduction

Read the following sentence and select the option that correctly indicates the grammatical error. "Science fiction writers is the most creative writers I know."

It does not have the correct subject-verb agreement.

Read the following sentence and select the option that correctly indicates the grammatical error. "When writing papers, keep in mind accuracy, clarity, brevity and completeness, coherence, unity, have someone review for errors, revise, and rewrite it."

It is a run-on sentence

Shorthand phrases or specialized vocabulary or abbreviations that are known only to a small group of people are called ____________.

Jargon

__________ is the neglected communication skill.

Listening

What is the definition of the word "listening"?

Making an effort to understand something; paying attention

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. __________ is interference that keeps a message from being understood.

Noise

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. When you do not use words to communicate, you are being __________.

Nonverbal

______________ is the act of copying the ideas or words of another and claiming them as one's own.

Plagiarism

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. A __________ tells what a subject does.

Predicate

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. A _________ is one or more individuals for whom a message is intended.

Receiver

Although you don't want to, you agree to go to a presentation about medieval music with your friend. Your friend says, "I know you won't like the subject, but now would be a good time to practice being an effective listener by exercising your mind." What do you think she wants you to do?

She wants you to challenge yourself to listen totally, and to practice focusing for longer and longer periods without losing concentration.

What is "jargon?"

Shorthand phrases or specialized vocabulary or abbreviations that are known only to a small group of people.

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. __________ are used to record the title, author, publisher, copyright date, and place of publication.

Source cards

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A __________ tells what or whom the sentence is about

Subject

Define "plagiarism."

The act of copying the ideas or words of another and claiming them as one's own.

What is a thesis statement?

The main point of a paper, which you try to support through research.

You are a camp counselor. On the first day of summer camp, most of the Cadets stayed up all night. The camp counselors found out, and postponed first aid and water safety training from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. so that the Cadets could get some sleep and so that they could reduce one of the elements of communication. One of the Cadets asked you what element they were reducing. What should you tell him?

The noise

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. The main point of a paper is called (a/an) __________.

Thesis statement

What is the definition of the word "hearing"?

To perceive by the ear; to listen attentively

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. When you use words to communicate, you are being __________.

Verbal

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. A spoken word or a visual image that is used in transmitting information is known as a __________.

channel

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. The return of, or a response to information, as in the evaluation of a communication; the return of evaluative or corrective information to the sender or point of origin is known as ___________.

feedback

In groups, John usually plays a task role. Which of the following behaviors does he display?

initiator, energizer, and planner

Choose the term that best completes the sentence below. If you are unclear to the receiver about what you are saying either verbally or nonverbally, you may be sending __________.

mixed messages

As they discussed the failure of their plan, Sophie said, "I can't believe it didn't work. We got the plan from Rick, and he's usually right. We didn't even consider any alternatives." It was then that the whole group realized that they fell for __________.

the "halo" effect