Transcript Communication and Document Formatting

Communication
BCS‐BE‐1: The student exhibits appropriate oral
and written communication on personal and
professional levels.
Essential Question:
How can you communicate your thoughts, ideas
and opinions in a professional and effective
manner?
What Is Communication?
• Communication is defined as a process by
which we assign and convey meaning in an
attempt to create shared understanding.
Why is Communication Important?
• Communication helps
human beings to connect
with each other as
individuals and as
independent groups.
• Here are some of the
reasons, which explain why
communication is
important:
– Information Dissemination
– Expressing Emotions/ Ideas
– Education
– Building Relationships
– Entertainment
– Decision-Making
Types of Communication
Based on Communication
Channels
• Verbal
Based on Style & Purpose
• Formal
• Informal
• Non Verbal
See page 160 in your
text book for more
details
Strategies to Improve your Listening Skills:
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Maintain eye contact with the instructor
Focus on content, not delivery
Avoid emotional involvement
Avoid distractions
Treat listening as a challenging mental task
Stay active by asking mental questions
Use the gap between the rate of speech and
your tare of thought
Communication Styles Tasks
• Review the Communication Styles PPT on my website. Complete the fill in
the blanks on the student notes section. If you need to take extra notes
please do so. For example if you can’t see the heading on a slide make
sure you write it down. You must read each slide carefully. YOU WILL HAVE
AN ASSESSMENT ON THIS INFORMATION FRIDAY 9/28/12.
• You will also complete the “Find it” project by Friday. You may receive
another project as well so make sure you stay on task. Let me know if you
have questions.