Effective Communication and Types of Text

These flashcards cover the foundations and characteristics of effective communication, types of texts, and their importance in society.

Effective Communication

The ability to convey messages clearly, ethically, and appropriately to achieve understanding while respecting others.

Clarity

Ideas must be easy to understand.

Accuracy

Information must be correct and factual.

Purpose

Communication must have a clear goal.

Audience Awareness

The message must suit the audience.

Ethics and Responsibility

Avoid misinformation, bias, and harmful language.

Public-Facing Text

Written, spoken, or visual content created for the general public to inform, persuade, entertain, or guide.

Characteristics of Public-Facing Text

Traits include clear and concise language, engaging content, and ethical writing.

Common Forms of Public-Facing Text

Includes posters, flyers, news reports, advertisements, and social media content.

Importance of Public Communication

It spreads important information, shapes public opinion, promotes social awareness, encourages civic participation, and supports democracy.

Academic Text

Formal writings used in educational and research settings, characterized by a structured format and objective tone.

Technical Text

Designed to explain procedures or processes, characterized by precision, clarity, and often includes visuals.

Comparing Academic and Technical Text

Similarities include formal tone and accuracy; differences include focus on theory (academic) vs application (technical).

Multimodal Text

Uses more than one mode of communication to convey meaning, including linguistic, visual, audio, gestural, and spatial modes.

Examples of Multimodal Text

Include infographics, videos, websites, advertisements, and presentations that enhance understanding.

When Academic and Technical Texts are Multimodal

They include elements like charts, graphs, tables, and interactive content to clarify complex ideas.