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The process of communication mainly involves the following components: a sender, a channel, a receiver and a feedback. Which among the following DOES NOT correspond to this premise?
The receiver finalizes the communication process by interpreting and assigning meaning to
the message.
Channel is a medium that the sender uses to transmit the message which
exclusively take a verbal form.
The sender is responsible for crafting and initiating communication process by developing
an idea into a message.
As a critical component, feedback ensures that the message is properly established and
interpreted by the party concerned.
Noise, in the communication process, pertains to anything that hindrances and interferes with the communication process. Noise includes things like hunger, fatigue, headache, stress or anything that prevents one from giving his or her full attention to someone sharing his thoughts. What type of noise is this?
Physical Noise
Physiological Noise
Psychological Noise
Psychosocial Noise
Communication ethics is defined as a set of moral principles help by a society, group or individual. Which of the following scenarios does not adhere to communication ethics?
A barangay captain listening to the statements of both parties before resolving the conflicts.
An attentive attendee on a seminar constantly asking questions questioning the
speaker’s authority and credibility.
A writer in a broad casting company ensuring the accuracy of the news which will be
delivered by the reporters on the evening news.
A city mayor only talks only about the successful project accomplishments of his
administration and does not claim credits from accomplishments of the previous
administration.
Communication is a complex process which involves the intermingling of elements of language complying with the rules of sounds, of words and of grammar. Which feature of language described in this premise?
Languages changes
Language as a system
Language as symbolic
Language as conventional
In terms of verbal language, this pertains to a branch of linguistics concerned with orderly association of sounds in language.
Syntactic
Phonology
Semantics
Pragmatics
This is a subfield of linguistics and semiotics that studies the ways in which context
contributes to meaning.
Syntactic
Phonology
Semantics
Pragmatics
Which of the following sentences best describe the language as symbolic?
Language consists of subsystems which must be intermingled to form a meaningful
message.
Language is accepted or used by most people or of a kind that has been around for a long time.
Language, whether verbal or non-verbal, are representational in nature and stand for particular idea.
Language is continuously varying and connotations of words change and new
meanings are given to words.
Why is the capacity of language considered unique to human beings?
Animals’ language is much more complex and clearer as human beings do.
Animals’ language does exist but it is not yet studied by humans through science.
Animals have a mode of communication but it is not as systematic as the
human language.
Animals do not actually communicate but express their emotions instead through noises,
and actions.
Which of the following statements best describe the term language community?
Language community pertains to your nationality and the national language of the place
where you live.
Language community pertains to the academic societies who are also speakers of your
primary language.
Language community pertains to the group of people who taught you how to speak your
primary language.
Language community pertains to the people who speaks your primary language
and whom you interact with the same language every day.
As you grow up, you are able to make use of the language that is spoken by the people around you. Which of the following terms does this phenomenon pertain to?
Language change
Language contact
Language learning
Language acquisition
It According to Laserna (2012), to purposely comprehend the communication ethics, the following principles of ethical communication should be stressed EXCEPT FOR ONE.
Advocate truthfulness, accuracy honesty and reason as essential to the integrity of
communication.
Being committed to the courageous expression of personal conviction in pursuit of fairness
and justice.
Anticipate objections from your listener, follow through on what you say and
communicate a little at a time.
Accept responsibility for short and long-term consequences for our own communication and
expect the same of others.
Dr. Vergara was invited to an event of a mining company to talk about Philippines environmental status of the modern day. Being an environmentalist, he is very much against mining since it greatly destroys the environment. Though he is asked to avoid giving his own opinions regarding the matter to avoid any damage on the name of the company, when he is asked by an audience, he chose to express factual information that he believes people ought to know. Which principles of ethical communication did he follow?
Advocate truthfulness, accuracy honesty and reason as essential to the integrity
of communication.
Being committed to the courageous expression of personal conviction in pursuit of fairness
and justice.
Anticipate objections from your listener, follow through on what you say and communicate
a little at a time.
Accept responsibility for short and long-term consequences for our own communication and
expect the same of others.
The creation of meaning and organization of thoughts and putting these in oral and written form require competence in order to acquire good and effective communication. Which of the following sentences adheres to this idea?
One must be able to create a meaning when transmitting thoughts in verbal form.
Effective communication means being able to organize thoughts to be transmitted either
in written form.
One can be considered effective communicator when the receiver of the
message finds the message clear and understandable.
Competence in communication pertains to one’s ability to write messages and relate the
same messages orally.
Which of the following ideas is TRUE about communication models?
Communication Models explain the framework on how communication takes
place.
Communication Models are theories to identify the effectiveness of each element of
communication.
Communication Models shows the how application modes of communication are in the
scholarly context.
Communication Models intends to specify the disparity of the functionality of each element
of communication.
This model of communication illustrates that communication exchange is reciprocal. Both the sender and the receiver are accountable in achieving effective communication. The meaning is shared and built by the communicators. Which of the following communication model does this description pertain to?
Barnlund’s Model
Aristotle’s Linear Model
Osgood and Schramm Model
Intermediary or Gatekeeper Model
President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his State of the Nation Address on July 23, 2018. What type of communication is this?
Mass Communication
Public Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Organizational Communication
Mr. Tan, the CEO & president of Steel Strength Corporation called for a meeting among the company executives to discuss his plans for the year. What type of communication is this?
Mass Communication
Public Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Organizational Communication
Which of the following statements DOES NOT describe the concept of globalization?
“Everybody and everything together”
“The similarity of all ways of life of different countries”
“The acceptance of every culture in different parts of the word”
“The disappearance of borders between nations and the rise of international relations”
Globalization is a major factor in multicultural communication. Which of the following characteristics one must have to be competent in multicultural communication?
Cultural literacy
Cultural awareness
Cultural adaptiveness
Cultural acknowledgment
In this kind of society, an individual who acts as to achieve personal rather than collective goals would be viewed simply as selfish and disrespectful and he or she would be brought back into the line and made to understand and accept the value of community and collectively.
Collectivism
Individualism
High-culture Society
Low-culture society
In this kind of culture, the interest of an individual prevails over the interest of the group.
Collectivism
Individualism
High-culture Society
Low-culture society
This generally compares the communication styles and patterns of people from very different cultural/social structures such as nation-states.
Intercultural communication
Inter-societal communication
Cross-cultural communication
Mixed-cultural communication
According to Hofstede (1994), this categorical element of culture pertains to the things which represent one cultural heritage. This also refer to verbal and non-verbal language.
Values
Heroes
Rituals
Symbols
According to Hofstede (1994), this categorical element of culture pertains to the socially essential collective activities within a culture.
Values
Heroes
Rituals
Symbols
Among the descriptions stated below, which DOES NOT describe a high-context society in terms of association?
Relationship builds slowly on trust.
Social-structure and authority is centralized.
An individual’s identity is rooted in groups (family, culture, work).
Productivity depends on procedures and paying attention to the goals.
The description presented below refers to which kind of society?
• One source of information is used.
• Thinking proceeds from specific to general.
• Learning occurs by following explicit directions and explanations of others.
• Individual orientation is preferred and speed is valued.
High-context
Low-context
Both high and low-context
None between high and low-context
The description presented below refers to which kind of society?
•Everything has its own time & time is not easily scheduled.
• Change is slow & time is a process that belongs to others &
nature
High-context
Low-context
Both high and low-context
None between high and low-context
Among the descriptions stated below, which one pertains to a monochronic society?
View time as valuable commodity and punctuality is very important
More relaxed attitude with time; ‘promptness’ is not particularly important
Focusing on the individual person and his or her personal goals & achievements & the
right to make choices
Stress group benefit and overriding value of working harmoniously rather than individual
personal achievements
Among the descriptions stated below, which one pertains to a collectivistic society?
View time as valuable commodity and punctuality is very important
More relaxed attitude with time; ‘promptness’ is not particularly important
Focusing on the individual person and his or her personal goals & achievements & the
right to make choices
Stress group benefit and overriding value of working harmoniously rather
than individual personal achievements
Among the descriptions stated below, which one pertains to an individualistic society?
View time as valuable commodity and punctuality is very important
More relaxed attitude with time; ‘promptness’ is not particularly important
Focusing on the individual person and his or her personal goals & achievements
& the right to make choices
Stress group benefit and overriding value of working harmoniously rather than individual
personal achievements
Which of the following is FALSE about non-verbal language?
Non-verbal language is symbolic.
Non-verbal language does not include gestures.
Non-verbal language is considered representational in nature.
Non-verbal language is considered a mode of communication.
The following are the principles of communication EXCEPT for one. Which of the following is this?
Non-communication is impossible.
Messages have content and feeling.
The message directed is not certainly the message receive.
Verbal communication is more effective than non-verbal communication.
Verbal or oral communication can be categorized as formal or informal communication. Which of the following DOES NOT correspond to this idea?
Informal non-verbal communications are the casual talks that we do with others.
Formal verbal communications are limited to face to face or actual
communications.
Formal verbal communications include news casting, reporting and class discussions.
Formal verbal communications pertains to speaking activities which are guided with
systems & rules.
A supervisor of a company was asked to notify his subordinates about the new policy regarding the wearing of uniform. He then asked his secretary to prepare a memo about this and send a carbon copy to different offices. What mode of communication did he utilize?
Media
Face-to-face
Teleconferencing
Andy is a fresh graduate with the degree on Marketing. Before applying for a job, she assures that she wears her best corporate attire and that she looks formal and respectable. Which of the following non-verbal elements is exemplified in this context?
Posture
Haptics
Artifacts
Appearance
Communication through touch is another non-verbal behavior. The study of the sense of touch pertains to __________________.
Haptics
Artifacts
Posture
Proxemics
Every time Jack will take a break in between his work as a crew in Jollibee, he would wear a jacket so his uniform will be covered and that customers will not ask him to do some errands. Which of the following non-verbal elements is exemplified in this context?
Posture
Haptics
Artifacts
Appearance
In non-verbal communication, these refer to objects and images that are used to
communicate nonverbally. The things or objects people wear, use or associate with their cultures are typical examples of these?
Haptics
Artifacts
Posture
Proxemics
This refers to a form of oral communication that uses technology to communicate orally.
Medieval Communication
Medium Communication
Mediated Communication
Mediation Communication
The following are the importance of Non-verbal communication EXCEPT FOR ONE.
Through eye contact, it shows one’s sincerity.
Non-verbal reinforces the words that you say through gestures.
Non-verbal reveals your true feelings through your facial expressions.
Non-verbal includes the use of the tone of voice where one’s emotion is
revealed.
Which of the following is TRUE about chronemics?
This reflects the kind of personality that one has.
This is the use of touch to carry a great deal of information.
This is the use time that can affect interpersonal relationship or setting.
This represents the different kinds of distance that occur between people that vary from
different cultures.
Which of the following registers is used when a public official delivers his oath of office?
Casual register
Intimate register
Consultative register
Frozen or static register
Which register is used in the dialogue below?
MR. KAPOOR: Good morning, Dr. Sharma!
DR. SHARMA: Good morning! What’s wrong with you?
MR. KAPOOR: I have been suffering from fever since yesterday.
DR. SHARMA: Do you have any other symptoms?
MR. KAPOOR: I also feel headache and shivering.
DR. SHARMA: Let me take your temperature. At this time the fever is 102 degree. Don’t worry, there is nothing
serious. I am giving you the medicine, and you will be all right in couple of days.
Casual register
Intimate register
Consultative register
Frozen or static register
Message is one of the most important components of communication for it refers to the ideas, feelings, thoughts or information that people send and receive when they communicate with their audience. A message is basically composed of three variables below EXCEPT:
Content
Structure
Style
Reference
Messages are delivered because of several purposes. Which of the following is the purpose of the following text?
‘There are many reasons why women should not have an abortion. The truth is that women need to think about the consequences that can occur before having sexual relations. I think that the effects of an abortion can be very sad for everyone involved, both for the woman who has the abortion and for the family who lives with her.’
To inform
To persuade
To argue
To inspire
Which of the following is the purpose of the following text?
‘The canines are the long, sharp teeth found in the front corners of the upper and lower rows of teeth, between the incisors and bicuspids. Because they are long, strong, and deeply rooted, they have several functions. First, even though canines do not chew food, they guide the jaw during the chewing process. Second, they shape the face. They can also serve as anchors for other teeth when a dentist puts in bridge work. And finally, as the name “canine” suggests, they work like the teeth of a dog to cut and tear food and to bite.’
To inform
To persuade
To argue
To inspire
Messages are delivered because of several purposes. Which of the following is the purpose of the text below?
Many women in the entire world have abortions. Women believe there are many reasons to abort such as fear of having or raising a child, rape, or not having enough money. But whatever the situation, there is never an acceptable reason to get an abortion. Some important reasons why women should not abort have to do with human values, religious values, and values of conscience.
Goodwill Message
Informative Message
Persuasive Message
Thank you Message
When asked to deliver a message to his co-workers after given an award of being the best employee of the year, Larry said that his award is also dedicated to his co-workers because with their assistance and hard work he will not be able to achieve this award. What kind of message did he deliver?
Goodwill Message
Informative Message
Persuasive Message
Thank you Message
During the oath taking event of the officers of the student leaders, the college president mentioned in his message that he was once a student leader of the university and was able to make great contributions during his term. He then called for dedication and care for the university from the new student leaders and encouraged them to strive hard to make great contributions for the school. What kind of speech did the president deliver?
Goodwill Message
Informative Message
Persuasive Message
Thank you Message
Excerpt from Marie Curie's speech on the discovery of radium:
I could tell you many things about radium and radioactivity and it would take a long time. But as we can not do that, I shall only give you a short account of my early work about radium. Radium is no more a baby, it is more than twenty years old, but the conditions of the discovery were somewhat peculiar, and so it is always of interest to remember them and to explain them. We must go back to the year 1897.
What kind of message is the text above?
Goodwill Message
Informative Message
Persuasive Message
Thank you Message
Meaning is communicated through both a word’s denotation and its connotation. Which of the following examples give a denotative meaning to the cat?
Garry gave a cat to his girlfriend as a gift and says that this will become their baby.
Arjay is branded as a cat because he has a very flexible body as a gymnast.
Cats are household pets for most of the Filipino families and can usually be
seen inside houses or even on streets.
When one sees a black cat before going on a trip, this signals that the trip should be
cancelled because it signals bad luck.
Which of the following examples give a connotative meaning to a cat?
Garry gave a cat to his girlfriend as a gift and says that this will become their baby.
Arjay is branded as a cat because he has a very flexible body as a gymnast.
Cats are household pets for most of the Filipino families and can usually be seen inside
houses or even on streets.
When one sees a black cat before going on a trip, this signals that the trip
should be cancelled because it signals bad luck.
Which of the following descriptions of rhetorical appeals refers to ethos?
Which of the following descriptions of rhetorical appeals refers to ethos?
A. This appeal invokes and appeals to the emotions of the audience.
Also referred to as mode of persuasion, these are devices in rhetoric which were
conceptualized by Aristotle.
This refers to logic through which speakers or writers use reasoning and rationality to
convince the audience of their perspective.
It refers to a person’s authority and credibility. In this appeal, writers or
speakers convince their audience of their goodwill and present themselves as
credible and trustworthy.
Which of the following descriptions of rhetorical appeals refers to logos?
This appeal invokes and appeals to the emotions of the audience.
Also referred to as mode of persuasion, these are devices in rhetoric which were
conceptualized by Aristotle.
This refers to logic through which speakers or writers use reasoning and
rationality to convince the audience of their perspective.
It refers to a person’s authority and credibility. In this appeal, writers or speakers
convince their audience of their goodwill and present themselves as credible and
trustworthy.
Which of the following descriptions of rhetorical appeals refers to pathos?
This appeal invokes and appeals to the emotions of the audience.
Also referred to as mode of persuasion, these are devices in rhetoric which were
conceptualized by Aristotle.
This refers to logic through which speakers or writers use reasoning and rationality to
convince the audience of their perspective.
It refers to a person’s authority and credibility. In this appeal, writers or speakers convince
their audience of their goodwill and present themselves as credible and trustworthy.
A claim is the position statement or the key point of your argument. Which of the following describes a claim of policy?
It states something is true or not.
It states something has or doesn’t have worth.
It assesses something should or should not be done.
It emphasizes the logical argument.
Technical communication is the exchange of information that helps people interact with technology and solve complex problems. Almost every day, we make decisions or take actions that depend on technical information. Which of the following statements DOES NOT exemplify this idea?
When we want to know the latest news in the country, we depend on the
newspapers published daily.
Before we opt for the latest high-tech medical treatment, we learn all we can about its
benefits and risks.
To get to know of the latest products out in the market, we check on the advertisements
and brochures available in malls.
When we install any new device, from a microwave oven to a new printer, it's the setup
information that we look for as soon as we open the box.
Technical communication is a digital and a human activity. Despite the power of digital
technology, only humans can give meaning to all the information that we convey and receive.
Information technology is no substitute for human interaction. People make information
meaningful by thinking critically and addressing these questions that no computer can answer
EXCEPT ONE.
Can I verify the accuracy of this source?
How might others interpret this information?
Which information is relevant to this situation?
What data is available in relation to what I need to know?
Misusing Electronic Information is an example of communication abuse. Which of the following statements is NOT an example of this?
Copying digital files-music CDs, for example-without consent of the copyright holders
Plagiarizing or republishing electronic sources without giving proper credit or obtaining
permission
Keeping soft copies of transaction and communications documents of a technical
writer in his or her computer
Failing to safeguard the privacy of personal information about a Web site visitor's health,
finances, buying habits, or affiliations
Which of the following is TRUE about E-mails?
E-mails are only used to within one’s organization.
E-mails are exclusively use for outside transactions.
E-mail’s function depends on who uses, whether the boss or the employees.
E-mails are generally used both within an organization and outside an
organization.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of an effective e-mail?
must be read more than once
has clearly worded subject line
uses short sentences and paragraphs
uses e-mail system's formatting tools
The subject line in an e-mail or memo is like a ____________?
title; it should be attention grabbing; relative to the content
summary; it should contain all important information
thesis statement; it should clearly state your main point
signature; it should tell your reader something about you
One of the factors which contribute to the creation of online identity is the email addresses. The following are the main parts of an email add EXCEPT:
Username
Domain name
Top-level domain
Numerical domain
Which of the following is FALSE about blogs?
The view point in blogs is usually personal and subjective.
They are individual accounts of a writer’s experiences and emotions.
Blogs are not limited online and are also printed in newspapers and magazines.
Blogs are more concerned in communicating a message rather than simply expressing or
documenting and idea or an emotion.
Which if the following DOES NOT convey characteristics of being a responsible user of digital networks?
You reserve exclusive right, and it is wholly appropriate, to decline friend request from
strangers.
Log out of all your social networks when you are using computer or mobile device that isn’t
yours.
Understand that each social network has its own rules of conduct, social norms and methods
of interaction.
It is safe to post anything online as long as you are using private setting which
can limit who can see your posts and shares.
Communication in the workplace primarily involves system of managing the flow of
communication within an organization. The following are the directions in which
communication flow in an organization expect for one.
Horizontal
Vertical
Downward
Upward
This direction of organizational communication occurs whenever superiors initiate messages to their subordinates. Several types of this include job instructions, job rationale, feedback, etc.
Horizontal
Vertical
Downward
Upward
In this direction of organizational communication, messages flow from subordinates to superiors. Many leading businesses attribute their success to the emphasis on this direction of organizational communication.
Horizontal
Vertical
Downward
Upward
This type of organizational interaction is also called lateral communication which consists of messages between members of an organization with equal power.
Horizontal
Vertical
Downward
Upward
According to Goldhaber (1993), horizontal communication serves five purposes. Which of the following purposes of horizontal communication does the sentence below adheres to?
Sentence: “It takes three days for my department to get report from yours. How
can we speed things up?”
Task coordination
Problem solving
Conflict resolution
Building rapport
Which of the following utterances is not an example of messages conveyed in upward communication?
“We’ll have that job done by closing time today.”
“Ma’am, we’re still having trouble with the air conditioner in the accounting office.”
“Sir, I’m having a hard time working with Louie. He seems to think I’m mad at him.”
“When you restock the shelves, put the new merchandise behind the old stock.”
This refers to a two-party conversation in which at least one person has a specific serious purpose. This is mostly structured and has several distinct phases and always involves some sort of question-and-answer format.
Report
Interview
Meeting
Proposal
A highly-scheduled interview consists of a standardized list of questions. In most extreme form, it even specifies their precise wording and the order in which are asked. Which of the following is not true about the preparation for a highly-scheduled interview?
Usually takes less time
Easier for interviewing to control
Requires less skill by interviewer
High flexibility in exploring responses
Which of the following utterances is an example of an open question in an interview?
“How long have you worked here?”
“Start at the beginning and tell me about the problem.”
“Which of the three shifts would you prefer to work on?”
“Would you rather stay in this department or have a transfer?”
This type of question in an interview tempt the respondents to answer in one way. They frequently suggest answer the interviewer expects.
Direct questions
Leading questions
Primary questions
Opinion questions
This type of question in an interview seek the respondent’s answer to “what-if” question. They can be a useful way of indirectly getting a respondent to describe beliefs or attitudes.
Factual question
Hypothetical question
Leading question
Secondary question
Which of the following utterances is an example of an indirect question in an interview?
“Are you satisfied with my leadership?”
“What are of our business interests you the most?”
“I hear you’ve been unhappy with our service. What’s the problem?”
“If you were the manager of this department, what changes would you make?”
When should you not use an open question in an interview?
To relax the interviewee
To discover the interviewee’s opinion
To maintain the control over conversation
To discover the interviewee’s feelings or values
This refers to any form of focused conversation in an organization that has a specific agenda, especially but not only if it has been set up in advance.
Report
Interview
Meeting
Proposal
According to Adler & Elmhorst (1999), In most business and professional settings, meetings fall into the following categories except one.
Ritual activities
Information sharing
Project presentations & approval
Problem solving or decision making
In some meetings, a group may decide to take some action or make a change in existing policies or procedures. Which of the following categories of meeting does this idea adhere to?
Ritual activities
Information sharing
Project presentations & approval
Problem solving or decision making
In concluding a meeting, the following steps may be done except:
Signal when the time is almost up
Summarize the meeting’s accomplishment and future actions
Thank the group
Encourage participation
In beginning a meeting, the following steps may be done except:
Show how the group can help
Identify the goals of the meeting
Promise to deal with good ideas later
Provide necessary background information
The purpose of a concept paper is __________________.
to explain, clarify or theorize a particular concept so that it can be discussed in
the academe
to collect, present, analyze and interpret a phenomenon to enlighten others about the
topic
to give background information, discuss its important features and give opinion on a
certain topic
to express one’s stand on a particular topic and provide enough evidence to support one’s
claim
A concept paper in research or academia refers to a critical and detailed summary of a research project by reflecting the interest and issues pertinent to a particular academic field or study. Which of the following refers INDUCTIVE REASONING?
discussing a general concept to produce bits and pieces of information
explaining the simplest information before discussing the critical ones
coming up with a paradigm which can be used to examine real-life phenomena
conceptualizing through the use of the basic information
These are formulated to explain, predict, and understand phenomena and, in many cases, to challenge and extend existing knowledge within the limits of critical bounding assumptions. Its framework is the structure that can hold or support it in a research study.
Theory
Results
Abstract
Paradigm
A questionnaire is an objective data gathering tool. A self-made questionnaire has several parts which include the following EXCEPT ONE.
Thank you note
Introductory paragraph
Statement of the problem
Personal details of subject
89. A questionnaire has to undergo face and content validity to be done by an expert in the field. It also has to be tested in terms of reliability. What does reliability refer to?
Reliability means the answer varies if a taker answers it several times.
Reliability means the questionnaire measures what it intends to measure.
Reliability means the problems to be answered are vividly stated in the questionnaire.
Reliability means the format of the questionnaire and easy to read and very much
understandable.
The hypothesis refers to what one expects to find in the experimentation. Which of the following statements is FALSE about hypothesis?
It is a statement to be proven.
It is the focal point of the study.
It sets the direction of the observation.
This is an initial answer to the research question.
This type of research is where the researchers use all their senses to examine people in natural settings or naturally occurring situations.
Field research
Survey research
Correlational research
Experimental research
This type of research describes as “what will” when certain variables are carefully
controlled and manipulated.
Field research
Survey research
Correlational research
Experimental research
Different Academic writing tasks require different structures. Reports, position papers, essays, scholarly articles and others follow specific format and stages below according to Hiemstra and Brier (1994) except one.
Pre-writing
Text Development
Revisions
Planning
Which among the basic stages of academic writing according to Hiemstra and Brier (1994) do
these steps belong: finding ideas, conceptualizing, reviewing relevant literature, brainstorming,
having preliminary analysis of prospective periodicals and understanding their stylistic
requirements and expectations, determining target readers, and the goal of the written works.
Pre-writing
Text Development
Revisions
Planning
Which among the basic stages of academic writing according to Hiemstra and Brier (1994) do
these steps belong: determining a good introduction or lead, and working on the body, writing
logical arguments in an organized manner with paragraphs and sections having good transitions,
developing a comprehensive analysis, a detailed discussion and concrete conclusion with
appropriate recommendations while using an academic tone.
Pre-writing
Text Development
Revisions
Planning
Writing a publishable article requires critical thinking and reasoning skills. Research articles require specific structures and formats. Research article for scholarly journals contains the following parts except one:
Literature review
Method section
In-text citations
Results and discussion
In writing research article for professional journals, the following are the guidelines for writing titles except for one.
Make the title specific enough to describe the contents.
The title must equate the technicality of the content.
The title usually describes the subject matter of the article
Sometimes, a title that summarizes the result is more effective
Which of the following is true about the introduction of a research article?
The introduction explains the concepts of the research and defines the
direction of the research in its argument.
People who made substantial contributions to the work are described in the introduction.
The introduction is a non-technical summary of the research.
The introduction details methods and procedures and discusses the reason for choosing
the research design.
This part of a research article serves as a restatement of the research problem, with a summary of main findings and their significance. This may also include the shortcomings of the research and agenda for future research.
Discussion
Conclusion
Methodology
Introduction
When delivering a report, speech or talk, one makes use of both the verbal and nonverbal cues including paralinguistic cues. Which of the following does not belong to paralinguistic cues?
posture
gesture
pronunciation
facial expression
Which of the following sentences is NOT TRUE about communication?
Effective communication may involve transfer of morals, principles and judgements from
one person to another.
Communication is a universal practice among humans; it is interaction among individuals
and groups through which identities and meanings are shaped.
Communication is a skill that is considered unique to human beings who are
capable solely of verbal language and is able to encode and to interpret
meanings from messages.
Communication is the act of transmitting information, signals, or messages by talk, gestures
or words within a system of sending or encoding and receiving or decoding messages.
