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Final ReviewLecture 13.1

University of Alberta

ALES 204

Nancy Bray

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Housekeeping

✤ Informal course evaluation

✤ Communication planning wrap up

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Summary

Module 7: Meetings Chapters 11, 12

Module 8: Introduction to public speaking

Chapters 13, 15

Module 9: Communicating in groups Chapters 9, 10

Module 10: Communicating about science

Appendix: Interviewing

Module 11: Mass and online communication

Online chapter: Mass communicationNetiquette chapter

Module 12: Strategic communicationHow to write a communications

strategy

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What are the 7 elements of a communication plan?

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7 sections in a plan

1. Objectives

2. Audience

3. Key messages

4. Tools & Activities (channel, medium)

5. Potential challenges

6. Timeline

7. Feedback

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Module 7: Meetings & Preparing a Speech

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The chair of a meeting is responsible for

a.making sure that the group feels a sense of security

b.making sure that the meeting runs according to the minutes

c.clearly communicating the goal of the meeting

d.all of the above

e.a and c7

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The chair of a meeting is responsible for

a.making sure that the group feels a sense of security

b.making sure that the meeting runs according to the minutes

c.clearly communicating the goal of the meeting

d.all of the above

e.a and c8

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Which of the following statements is true?

a.Your own age can affect your presentation.

b.Gender can influence your audience’s reaction.

c.Older audience members might prefer a slower, more evenly paced delivery.

d.All of these

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Which of the following statements is true?

a.Your own age can affect your presentation.

b.Gender can influence your audience’s reaction.

c.Older audience members might prefer a slower, more evenly paced delivery.

d.All of these

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The phase of speech preparation that is most frequently shortchanged is

a.audience analysis.

b.structuring the topic to fit the time allotted.

c.paying attention to diction and voice.

d.preparing a sufficient number of presentation aids.

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The phase of speech preparation that is most frequently shortchanged is

a.audience analysis.

b.structuring the topic to fit the time allotted.

c.paying attention to diction and voice.

d.preparing a sufficient number of presentation aids.

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Module 8: Public Speaking

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According to Dr. Doughty’s lecture, where is the best place to project your voice when speaking in public?

a.so that it can be heard in the hallway

b.to the audience in the middle of the room

c.where the ceiling and the back wall of the room meet

d.middle of your audience’s forehead

e.a and c

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According to Dr. Doughty’s lecture, where is the best place to project your voice when speaking in public?

a.so that it can be heard in the hallway

b.to the audience in the middle of the room

c.where the ceiling and the back wall of the room meet

d.middle of your audience’s forehead

e.a and c

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Connective words and phrases that facilitate the speaker’s movement from one idea to another are known as

a.internal summaries.

b.internal previews.

c.signposts.

d.transitions.

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Connective words and phrases that facilitate the speaker’s movement from one idea to another are known as

a.internal summaries.

b.internal previews.

c.signposts.

d.transitions.

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The step-by-step development of ideas and relying on facts and data to support each main point depends on

a.a web pattern.

b.a narrative pattern.

c.linear logic.

d.configural thinking.

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The step-by-step development of ideas and relying on facts and data to support each main point depends on

a.a web pattern.

b.a narrative pattern.

c.linear logic.

d.configural thinking.

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“If you don't smoke now, don't begin” is an example of which kind of goal?

a.adoption

b.discontinuance

c.deterrence

d.continuance

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“If you don't smoke now, don't begin” is an example of which kind of goal?

a.adoption

b.discontinuance

c.deterrence

d.continuance

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A speech to persuade the audience that “a tax rebate should be enacted because it is the best way to stimulate the economy” is an example of a proposition of

a.fact.

b.value.

c.policy.

d.deterrence.

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A speech to persuade the audience that “a tax rebate should be enacted because it is the best way to stimulate the economy” is an example of a proposition of

a.fact.

b.value.

c.policy.

d.deterrence.

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Module 9: Small Groups

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Which of the following could you correctly associate with a laissez-faire leader?

a.“type X”

b.“abdicrat”

c.“do your own thing”

d.“born to lead”

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Which of the following could you correctly associate with a laissez-faire leader?

a.“type X”

b.“abdicrat”

c.“do your own thing”

d.“born to lead”

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Which of the following statements about the trait theory of leadership is correct?

a.It is the most recent view of leadership.

b.According to this theory, some people are “born leaders.”

c.According to this theory, it is important for several group members to be ready to lead.

d.There is ample proof for this theory.

e.none of these

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iClicker

Which of the following statements about the trait theory of leadership is correct?

a.It is the most recent view of leadership.

b.According to this theory, some people are “born leaders.”

c.According to this theory, it is important for several group members to be ready to lead.

d.There is ample proof for this theory.

e.none of these

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According to the situational theory of leadership,

a.some people are born to lead.

b.the emergence of leadership is affected by the nature of the problem.

c.personality traits are predictors of leadership.

d.several group members should be ready to show leadership.

e.a leader is a person “for all seasons.”

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According to the situational theory of leadership,

a.some people are born to lead.

b.the emergence of leadership is affected by the nature of the problem.

c.personality traits are predictors of leadership.

d.several group members should be ready to show leadership.

e.a leader is a person “for all seasons.”

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A group is composed of people who

a. interact verbally and nonverbally.

b.occupy certain roles with respect to one another.

c.cooperate to accomplish a goal.

d.all of these

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A group is composed of people who

a. interact verbally and nonverbally.

b.occupy certain roles with respect to one another.

c.cooperate to accomplish a goal.

d.all of these

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Which of the following is not an advantage of group problem solving?

a.It facilitates the pooling of resources.

b.It increases individual motivation.

c.It is generally more pleasant and fulfilling than working alone.

d.It speeds up the problem-solving process.

e.Group decisions are better received than individual decisions.

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Which of the following is not an advantage of group problem solving?

a.It facilitates the pooling of resources.

b.It increases individual motivation.

c.It is generally more pleasant and fulfilling than working alone.

d.It speeds up the problem-solving process.

e.Group decisions are better received than individual decisions.

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Which of the following is not a disadvantage of group problem solving?

a.It slows down the problem-solving process.

b.Personal goals and group goals may conflict.

c.A few members may dominate the group.

d.Members may be unwilling to compromise.

e.It makes identification of errors more difficult.

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Which of the following is not a disadvantage of group problem solving?

a.It slows down the problem-solving process.

b.Personal goals and group goals may conflict.

c.A few members may dominate the group.

d.Members may be unwilling to compromise.

e.It makes identification of errors more difficult.

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Module 10: Communicating about science

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Does the peer review process always detect fraud and misconduct?

a.Yes

b.No

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Does the peer review process always detect fraud and misconduct?

a.Yes

b.No

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Which of the following is NOT normally a role of the reviewer in the peer review process?

a.Comment on the validity of the findings

b.Repeat critical experiments before they are published

c.Judge the significance of the work

d.Determine the originality of the research

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Which of the following is NOT normally a role of the reviewer in the peer review process?

a.Comment on the validity of the findings

b.Repeat critical experiments before they are published

c.Judge the significance of the work

d.Determine the originality of the research

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The approach that Erin taught for reading a scientific journal article is to read for breadth prior to reading for depth. Which of the following is not a step in reading for breadth?

a.Read the introduction.

b.Look at the tables and graphs.

c.Consider the credibility of the authors.

d.Examine the methodology.

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The approach that Erin taught for reading a scientific journal article is to read for breadth prior to reading for depth. Which of the following is not a step in reading for breadth?

a.Read the introduction.

b.Look at the tables and graphs.

c.Consider the credibility of the authors.

d.Examine the methodology.

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If there is a correlation 

a.there is always causation

b.there is never causation

c.there maybe causation depending on the situation

d.causation is the same as correlation 

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If there is a correlation 

a.there is always causation

b.there is never causation

c.there maybe causation depending on the situation

d.causation is the same as correlation 

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Data presented in the newspaper 

a.is always presented accurately

b.may be presented to sway the reader

c.can be graphed differently so the reader sees differences with are actually small 

d.b and c

e.all of the above. 46

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Data presented in the newspaper 

a.is always presented accurately

b.may be presented to sway the reader

c.can be graphed differently so the reader sees differences with are actually small 

d.b and c

e.all of the above. 47

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To fully understand scientific data in a paper we must take into account  

a.the names of the authors

b.the statistical analyses used

c.how long the paper was

d.if we liked the paper. 

e.all of the above.

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To fully understand scientific data in a paper we must take into account  

a.the names of the authors

b.the statistical analyses used

c.how long the paper was

d.if we liked the paper. 

e.all of the above.

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Module 11: Mass and online communication

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The media

a.teach us social norms.

b.assess preferred patterns of behavior.

c.help us decide what to wear.

d.all of these

e.none of these

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The media

a.teach us social norms.

b.assess preferred patterns of behavior.

c.help us decide what to wear.

d.all of these

e.none of these

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Which rule of Netiquette is being broken by Samuel M in the following example?

a.Adhere to the same standards of behaviour online that you follow in real life.

b.Respect other people’s time and bandwidth.

c.Share expert knowledge.

d.Respect other people’s privacy.

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Which rule of Netiquette is being broken by Samuel M in the following example?

a.Adhere to the same standards of behaviour online that you follow in real life.

b.Respect other people’s time and bandwidth.

c.Share expert knowledge.

d.Respect other people’s privacy.

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You discover that your boss is reading your e-mail. You do research on the matter and discover that he is _____ to read your e-mail.

a. not allowed

b. sometimes allowed

c. allowed

d. none of the above

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You discover that your boss is reading your e-mail. You do research on the matter and discover that he is _____ to read your e-mail.

a. not allowed

b. sometimes allowed

c. allowed

d. none of the above

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Social media is a development over which platform?

a.Web 1.0

b.Web 2.0

c.Web 2.5

d.WWW

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Social media is a development over which platform?

a.Web 1.0

b.Web 2.0

c.Web 2.5

d.WWW

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Which of the following is the NOT an advantage of twitter?

a.hashtags

b.140 character limit

c.searching easily for jobs

d.getting your opinion to a wide audience

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Which of the following is the NOT an advantage of twitter?

a.hashtags

b.140 character limit

c.searching easily for jobs

d.getting your opinion to a wide audience

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How can Facebook be used as online résumé?

a.Creating a Facebook page

b.Creating an event

c.Creating a group

d.Creating a normal profile and adding more friends

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How can Facebook be used as online résumé?

a.Creating a Facebook page

b.Creating an event

c.Creating a group

d.Creating a normal profile and adding more friends

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