All Key Concepts - Comm 105

4 parts of a conclusion

1) Signal the conclusion 2) Restate the Thesis 3) Review the main points 4) End with a clincher

Myths about communication

1. Communication is a cure-all 2. Quantity means quality 3. Meaning is in the words we use 4. We have a natural ability to communicate 5. Communication is reversible

Characteristics of Information Literacy

1. Know why you want certain information for the speech 2. Know where to get the information you seek 3. Know how to assess the quality of the information you have found 4. Create new knowledge 5. Be accountable for your use of information

5 parts of an introduction

1. attention getter 2. relevance 3. credibility 4. thesis 5. preview of main points

hofstedes dimensions of culture

1. high/low power 2. high/low uncertainty 3. individualism/collectivism 4. masculinity/femininity 5. long/short term 6. indulgence/restraint

Verbally citing sources

1. name of publication 2. date publication 3. name of person 4. credentials

phase group development

1. orientation 2. conflict 3. emergence 4. reinforcement

Johari window

BUSH- Blind Unknown Shared Hidden breaks what we know about ourselves into 4 distinct areas

Challenges and rewards to group work

Challenges: groupthink, group hate, non-participation, Rewards: efficiency, opportunity to learn from others, exposure to diverse people

Communication Model

Encoding- creating a message using symbols Channel- pathway through which symbols travel Decodes- interpreting symbols within a message

Transition Statements

Internal summary, signpost, and internal preview

Functions of nonverbal communication

Repeating; Accenting; Complementing; Substituting; Regulating; Conflicting

strategies to help your audience understand

Repetition; Rewards; Show and Tell; Build on What your Audience Already Knows; Use Humor; Check for Understanding

semantic trangle

Symbol- word/ image Referent- actual object Thought- what was thought

why we communicate

abraham maslow's hierarchy of needs

Identify characteristics of language

arbitrary, ambiguous, negative

ethical responsibilities

be trustworthy, have respect for others, truthfulness in messages

small group

between 3-7 members, interdependent

roles and formats of group presentations

bookend group presentation panel group presentation moderator

Patterns of organization

chronological, spatial, topical, narrative, cause-effect, problem-solution, monroe's motivated sequence

Identify face threats

college students thinking they're self sufficient but they still rely on their parents help

how to select a topic for a public presentation

consider the general purpose, if its appropriate for the occasion and you

methods to analyze your audience

demographics, artifacts, informants, interviews, surveys, polling the audience, direct observation

how cultures and co-cultures impact our sense of self

each of us belongs to and is influenced by several cultures and co-cultures

effectiveness of an attention getter

engages the audience, keeps them involved

artistic proofs

ethos pathos logos

types of plagiarism

global incremental patchworking

ethical responsibilities in research

honesty, integrity, carefulness, confidentiality

difference between public speeches and talking to an audience

language choice, speeches require more organization, use of notes, no interruptions, delivery style, physical arrangement

logical fallacies

lead to conclusions as support in your presentation

Assess quality of research

look for accuracy & bias, cross check info, don't use bias info

how to produce a thesis statement

make a 1 sentence summary of your speech that serves as an umbrella covering all of the topics

group member tasks

meeting facilitator, logistic coordinator, note taker, compiler

how to use supporting materials

only use ones relevant to your topic, stay focused, choose type of testimony to use based on the goal, be ethical

what influences perception

past experiences, knowledge & attitude

characteristics of civility

pay attention, speak kindly, assert yourself, respect opinions

which pattern of organization is appropriate for persuasive speeches

problem-solution, problem-cause-solution, comparative advantage, monroe

difference in race and ethnicity

race- physical characteristics ethnicity- identify based on a common experience

3 stage perception process

selection, organization, interpretation

how to be a competent communicator

self awareness, adaptability, generalized other, empathy, cognitive complexity

uses for informative speeches

to inform and explain

Steps of the speech writing process

write into body, conclusions, citations, transitions