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Communications Final Study Guide 

 

1. Q: What do people make assumptions about? 
A: Credibility based on how you speak and what you say. 

2. Q: What is humor based on? 
A: The relationship between language and meaning. 

3. Q: Which type of verbal expression is the most difficult? 
A: Expressing feelings due to social norms. 

4. Q: What is an example of a palindrome? 
A: “Do geese see God?” 

5. Q: What are interferences? 
A: Conclusions based on thoughts or speculation, not direct observation. 

6. Q: What are judgments? 
A: Expressions of approval or disapproval that are subjective and not verifiable. 

7. Q: What are partial messages? 
A: Messages missing relevant expressions, leading to misunderstandings. 

8. Q: What kind of message is Toni sending if she mixes observations with thoughts and feelings? 
A: A contaminated message. 

9. Q: What is not a potential influence that may lead to a breach of civility? 
A: Accommodation. 

10. Q: What are adjacency pairs? 
A: An important part of conversational turn-taking influenced by social norms. 

11. Q: What are dialects? 
A: Versions of languages with distinct words, grammar, and pronunciation. 

12. Q: What are accents? 
A: Distinct styles of pronunciation. 

13. Q: What is code-switching? 
A: Changing language or dialect in different contexts. 

14. Q: What is the primary purpose of using citations in a research paper? 
A: To give credit to original authors and allow readers to find sources. 

15. Q: What is generally included in an APA in-text citation for a summary? 
A: Author’s name and year of publication. 

16. Q: What is the primary focus of the Editing stage in the writing process? 
A: Fixing surface errors like grammar and punctuation. 

17. Q: What is the primary goal of the introduction in a research paper? 
A: To present the thesis and attract the reader’s interest. 

18. Q: Why use a direct quotation in a research paper? 
A: The author’s words are particularly vivid or well-phrased. 

19. Q: What is the main difference between revising and editing? 
A: Revising improves content; editing fixes surface errors. 

20. Q: What step involves getting started and narrowing your topic? 
A: Prewriting. 

21. Q: What is the function of a thesis statement? 
A: To act as a “signpost” for the paper’s direction. 

22. Q: What is plagiarism? 
A: Misrepresenting someone else’s work as your own. 

23. Q: What are the core steps of the writing process? 
A: Prewriting, Outlining, Drafting, Revising, Editing. 

24. Q: What does critical reading involve? 
A: Evaluating the author’s point of view and main idea. 

25. Q: What are basic elements in a first draft? 
A: Introduction, Thesis statement, Body paragraphs, Conclusion. 

26. Q: What is the role of topic sentences in body paragraphs? 
A: They structure the arguments and are easy to find. 

27. Q: How do transitions improve writing? 
A: They clarify how ideas relate and help writing flow smoothly. 

28. Q: What principle should be followed for word choice in academic writing? 
A: Avoid slang and overly casual language. 

29. Q: What is the significance of a thesis statement? 
A: It clearly states the argument of the paper. 

30. Q: What is the purpose of prewriting? 
A: To brainstorm and organize ideas before drafting. 

31. Q: What are supporting sentences? 
A: Sentences that develop or explain the topic sentence. 

32. Q: What are the components of a conclusion? 
A: It summarizes the main points and restates the thesis. 

33. Q: What is the importance of grammar in writing? 
A: It ensures clarity and professionalism in communication. 

34. Q: How does one avoid plagiarism? 
A: By properly citing sources and paraphrasing when necessary. 

35. Q: What is the role of an outline in writing? 
A: To organize thoughts and structure the paper. 

36. Q: What is the editing process? 
A: Reviewing and correcting grammar, punctuation, and formatting errors. 

37. Q: What is the purpose of transitions in writing? 
A: To guide readers through the text and improve flow. 

38. Q: What should be included in a research paper’s introduction? 
A: Background information and the thesis statement. 

39. Q: What constitutes effective communication? 
A: Clarity, conciseness, and audience awareness. 

40. Q: How can one improve their public speaking skills? 
A: By practicing regularly and seeking feedback. 

41. Q: What is active listening? 
A: Fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is said. 

42. Q: What are rhetorical devices? 
A: Techniques used to persuade or convey meaning effectively. 

43. Q: What is the significance of audience analysis? 
A: It helps tailor communication to meet the audience’s needs and expectations. 

44. Q: What is verbal communication? 
A: The use of spoken or written words to convey a message. 

45. Q: What is nonverbal communication? 
A: Communication without words, using gestures, body language, and facial expressions. 

46. Q: What is the role of tone in communication? 
A: It conveys the speaker’s attitude and can influence the message’s reception. 

47. Q: What is a communication barrier? 
A: Anything that prevents effective exchange of ideas. 

48. Q: What is the importance of feedback in communication? 
A: It provides insight into how messages are received and understood. 

49. Q: What are communication models? 
A: Frameworks that explain the process of communication. 

50. Q: What is the Shannon-Weaver model? 
A: A linear model illustrating the transmission of messages from sender to receiver. 

51. Q: What is the transactional model of communication? 
A: A model that views communication as a simultaneous process of sending and receiving messages. 

52. Q: What is the significance of context in communication? 
A: It influences how messages are interpreted and understood. 

53. Q: What is the role of culture in communication? 
A: It shapes norms, values, and practices influencing how messages are constructed and received. 

54. Q: How does one develop effective writing skills? 
A: Through practice, feedback, and revision. 

55. Q: What is the purpose of a literature review in research? 
A: To summarize and analyze existing research relevant to a topic. 

56. Q: What are primary sources? 
A: Original materials or evidence directly related to a topic. 

57. Q: What are secondary sources? 
A: Works that analyze, interpret, or summarize primary sources. 

58. Q: What is a hypothesis? 
A: A testable prediction about the relationship between variables. 

59. Q: What is qualitative research? 
A: Research focused on understanding human behavior and experiences through non-numerical data. 

60. Q: What is quantitative research? 
A: Research that involves numerical data and statistical analysis. 

61. Q: What is a research question? 
A: A clear, focused question that guides a research study. 

62. Q: What is a bibliography? 
A: A list of sources used in a research project. 

63. Q: What are citation styles? 
A: Formats for documenting sources, such as APA, MLA, and Chicago. 

64. Q: What is an abstract? 
A: A brief summary of a research paper’s content. 

65. Q: What is the significance of peer review? 
A: It ensures the quality and credibility of research before publication. 

66. Q: What is ethical research? 
A: Research conducted with respect for participants’ rights and welfare. 

67. Q: What is informed consent? 
A: Participants’ agreement to participate in research after being fully informed. 

68. Q: What is a research design? 
A: The overall strategy for conducting a research study. 

69. Q: What are variables in research? 
A: Factors that can change or vary in a study. 

70. Q: What is data collection? 
A: The process of gathering information for analysis. 

71. Q: What is a conclusion in research? 
A: A summary of findings and implications based on the research. 

72. Q: What is a case study? 
A: An in-depth analysis of a specific individual or group. 

73. Q: What is a survey? 
A: A research method involving the collection of data from a sample of individuals. 

74. Q: What is an interview in research? 
A: A method of collecting data through direct questioning. 

75. Q: What is observational research? 
A: Research involving the direct observation of subjects in their natural environment. 

76. Q: What is a focus group? 
A: A small group discussion used to gather feedback or insights on a topic. 

77. Q: What is triangulation in research? 
A: Using multiple methods or sources to enhance the validity of findings. 

78. Q: What is the significance of validity in research? 
A: It determines whether the study accurately measures what it intends to measure. 

79. Q: What is reliability in research? 
A: The consistency of a measure over time. 

80. Q: What is generalizability in research? 
A: The extent to which findings apply to broader populations. 

81. Q: What is the significance of replication in research? 
A: It tests the reliability of research findings by repeating the study. 

82. Q: What is a literature gap? 
A: An area where little research exists on a particular topic. 

83. Q: What is the importance of a research proposal? 
A: It outlines the plan for a research project and seeks approval or funding. 

84. Q: What is the role of a literature review in a research proposal? 
A: To demonstrate the current state of knowledge and identify research gaps.