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In the exam you could be asked to explain what is meant by one thing and contrast it with something else. How do we explain the difference between things? Let us look at this example:

N4 Communication & Management Communication - Module 6 Explain the difference

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In the exam you could be asked to explain what is meant by one thing and contrast it with something else.

How do we explain the difference between things?

Let us look at this example:

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EXPLAIN the difference

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Question

Explain the difference between a private and public meeting.

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NOTE 1

Look at the marks allocated. If 8 marks are given, then FOUR differences must be found; if 6 marks, then THREE differences; if 4 marks, then TWO differences.

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NOTE 2

When you are asked to explain, DO NOT put in an example unless you are asked for one as well.

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STEP ONE

• Look at the descriptions (or the definitions, if there are) of both types of meetings.

• 2. Highlight where the same aspect is considered, but handled differently in the two types of meeting.

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STEP TWO Underline

Public meetings may be attended by any member of the

public and are usually held to discuss political issues or

matters of social, environmental and economic interest. .

Notices of these meetings usually appear in newspapers,

pamphlets and on posters. As a rule no binding decisions

are taken at public meetings.

Examples are political rallies, public marches, meetings

dealing with anti-animal cruelty matters, religious

campaign gatherings, etc

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STEP TWO continued Underline

Although non-members are sometimes invited to

attend private meetings, these meetings are

usually attended by members only. Only members

are allowed to vote, and binding decisions may be

taken. Notices are sent directly to members. The

most common private meetings are general

meetings, committee meetings and command

(management) meetings. Meetings of sports clubs,

cultural societies, school governing bodies, church

councils etc. are all examples of private meetings.

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STEP THREE

Write down each underlined point for the public

meeting as a contrast to the same point under

the private meeting.

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How to express the differences

Words like “but”, “however” and

“yet” indicate that a difference is

being pointed out.

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ANSWER

• Public meetings may be attended

by any member of the public, but

private meetings are usually open

to members only.

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ANSWER

• Notices of public meetings usually

appear in the media, but for

private meetings notices are sent

personally to members.

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ANSWER

• Usually no binding decisions are taken at public meetings. However, at private meetings, members may vote and binding decisions can be taken.

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