Communication Fundamentals 1

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Worksheets

Model:

Name the stages

sender ________ ______ receiver ________ _________

True or false.
Process, Barriers, 7 Cs

1. Encoding is the step in the process of communication where the sender decides how she wants to
convey her thoughts (True/False)
2. The process of communication starts with the receiver. (True/False)
3. The root of the word “communication” in Latin is communicare, which means to share. (True/False)
4. A communication barrier improves and enhances the ease at which we communicate. (True/False)
5. Stage fear, speech disorders, phobia, and depression are linguistic barriers. (True/False)
6. Noise, closed doors, faulty equipment used for communication, closed cabins, etc. are physical barriers.
(True/False)
7. The correctness or factual accuracy of information is not significant in both verbal and non-verbal
communication. (True/False)
8. Supporting your statements with relevant facts, figures, and statistics helps in effective communication.
(True/False)
9. One must sideline the feelings and viewpoints of the recipients of the message. (True/False)
10. A person who is emotionally mature will be able to communicate effectively. (True/False)

Look at the below pictures and identify the causes of communication breakdown. Suggest some ways
to overcome the breakdown.

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Presentation Quiz:

1. For which type of presentation is it important to dress appropriately and be fully prepared?

a. Formal presentations
b. Informal presentations
c. Individual presentations
d. Group presentations
e. All of the above

2. Which type of presentation generally lasts longer?

a. Individual presentations
b. Group presentations

3. What type of presentation is this?


a. Video presentation
b. Poster presentation
c. Oral presentation

4. Which type of presentation is the most interactive (the one that is most conducive to one-on-one
conversations)?

a. Video presentation
b. Poster presentation
c. Oral presentation

Presentation Structure Task

Listen to the assigned TED presentation. Listen to the structure of the presentation. Does it include the
three parts of a good presentation? Is it an effective presentation? Explain your reasoning.

1. Does the presenter have an effective introduction? Why?

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2. Does the presenter have an effective presentation body? Why?

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3. Does the presenter have an effective conclusion? Why?

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Presentation Structure quiz

Click on the link below and listen to a clip from an academic presentation. Then decide if the clip is from
the introduction, body, or conclusion portions of the presentations.

Question 1 Clip

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Which part of the presentation does this clip come from?

a. introduction
b. body
c. conclusion

Question 2 Clip

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Which part of the presentation does this clip come from?

a. introduction
b. body
c. conclusion

Question 3 Clip

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Which part of the presentation does this clip come from?

a. introduction
b. body
c. conclusion

Presentation Introduction:

Question 1
In which part of a speech’s introduction would this sentence go?

I’ve broken down this presentation into four sections.

a. greeting
b. context
c. outline

Question 2
In which part of a speech’s introduction would this sentence go?

I decided to research this subject because my father is a victim of this disease.

a. greeting
b. context
c. outline

Question 3
In which part of a speech’s introduction would this sentence go?

I’m an assistant manager at Lucky Burgers. I started working there in 2012.

a. greeting
b. context
c. outline

Question 4
In which part of a speech’s introduction would this sentence go?

Today, I’m going to tell you about the art of knitting.

a. greeting
b. context
c. outline

Fill in the blanks

[Greeting, context, outline]

1. My name is Tahira Abdul Hakeem. _________


2. This is an issue that has been frequently covered in the news lately. __________
3. This process consists of four main steps, which I’ll demonstrate for you. ________
4. Hello! Ladies and gentlemen ____________
5. This question has relevance who has already joined this field __________
6. I am a second year student. My major is Law.________
7. First, I will give definitions of some technical terms. ____________
8. The title of this presentation is wrongful convictions ____________
9. If you want to become a lawyer, you need to know these steps._____________
10. After summarizing the history, we will move to current policies. ___________
11. Once we are done with the types of discipline, we’ll pay attention to the scope of these disciplines
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12. We encounter this issue every day in our lives.
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Hook activity:

Type your four ideas for hooks here. Be sure to tell us which topic the hook is for.

Medicine:

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Travel

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Education

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Raising children

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