Mid-term Study Guide

Communication Mid-term Study Guide

Chapter 1

·      Apply and distinguish among the different aspects of the communication process (pp. 7-11)

·      Distinguish between stereotyping and scapegoating (p. 13)

Chapter 2

·      Apply both the reasons and value of nervousness/fear (pp.  25-26)

·      Apply guidelines for controlling nervousness (pp. 27-28)

·      Apply best practices for dealing with nervousness during the speech (pp. 31-38)

Chapter 3

·      Distinguish between good and bad note taking during a class or speech (pp. 45-46)

·      Apply effective listening skill (p. 44)

·      Identify audience content absorption after hearing a speech (p. 43)

·      Distinguish among the different responsibilities of a listener (pp. 49-52)

Chapter 4

·      Distinguish among the different facets of audience diversity (pp. 65-71)

Chapter 5

·      Distinguish among the Topic, General Purpose, Specific Purpose and Central Idea (pp. 86-94)

Chapter 6

·      Distinguish among the different misconceptions about research (p. 102)

Chapter 7

·      Apply proper website analysis technique (pp. 130-135)

Chapter 8

·      Distinguish among and apply the different types of support materials (pp. 148-158)

Chapter 9

·      Distinguish among and apply the different types of visual aids (pp. 167-176)

Chapter 11

·      Determine how not to gain attention and interest in the introduction (p. 219)

·      Apply proper use of conclusions (pp. 227-230)

Chapter 12

·      Apply the different parts of an outline (pp. 241-243)

Chapter 15

·      Distinguish among the different types of informative speeches pp. 299-305)

Misc

·      Be familiar with Proverbs 15:1 from the KJV