Purposive and Effective Communication Flashcards

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the core concepts, structures, and types of communication outlined in the Purposive and Effective Communication Week 5 lecture.

Purposive and Effective Communication

The act of expressing ideas clearly and coherently in spoken, written, and multimodal forms for specific personal and interpersonal purposes, audiences, and contexts.

Reporting Observations

A professional or informational form of communication that prioritizes objectivity and clarity to provide the 'what, where, and when' so the audience can make an informed decision.

Narrating Experiences

A personal or social form of communication centered on engagement and reflection, helping the audience understand what happened and why it mattered to the narrator.

Articulating Opinions

A persuasive or interpersonal form of communication that balances conviction with reasoning to move from a feeling to a valid perspective.

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication activities like diary writing and journaling used to reflect on learning, set goals, and establish an online presence while safeguarding privacy.

Opening (Reporting Observations)

The section of a report that provides context and identifies the specific subject being observed.

Body (Reporting Observations)

The part of a report containing factual details, data, or sensory observations without immediate judgment.

Closing (Reporting Observations)

The final part of a report that shares potential implications or a suggestion for the next step.

Opening (Narrating Experiences)

The introductory part of a narrative that sets the scene and provides a 'hook' for the audience.

Body (Narrating Experiences)

A chronological sequence of events within a narrative that uses descriptive language to detail an experience.

Closing (Narrating Experiences)

The 'so what' of a narrative, focusing on the lesson learned or the emotional takeaway of the experience.

Opening (Articulating Opinions)

The phase where a person states their position clearly and respectfully.

Body (Articulating Opinions)

The segment of an opinion that provides one to two supporting reasons or evidence for the stated position.

Closing (Articulating Opinions)

The conclusion where the speaker acknowledges the other side or invites further discussion.

Advocacies

A component of personal communication involving the building of a social media profile to reflect on learning and experiences while establishing an online presence.