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Features of Effective Communication Module 2 Part 2  

Models of Communication Module 2 Part 1  

  Module 1 Elements and Nature of Communication https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NOr5mp36QY

 ACADEMIC WRITING  VS.   PROFESSIONAL WRITING ACADEMIC - writing done to fulfill a requirement of a college or university - given in an academic or school setting Examples: Books and book reports   Essays Research paper Conference paper Academic journal Dissertation and thesis Abstract Explication Characteristics of Academic Texts  Factual and formal in tone Language is precise and discipline-specific objective point of view uses analytical/critical approach lists references and uses citations PROFESSIONAL - Style of written communication used in the workplace environment  that allows professionals to make informed decisions Examples: Business letters   Resumes Memorandum Cover letters Characteristics of Professional Texts Formal yet personal in tone May use the first person point of view Steps in Reading Academic Texts Determine the type of text and the purpose of reading Skim and scan titles, subtitles and labels  Use annotations...

 SUMMARIZING  AND PARAPHRASING essential skills to better understand a text useful in identifying the most important information from a text allow one to explain a text in your own words saves time, gives credibility and authority to your work Techniques in Summarizing a Text Read the text thoroughly and annotate key words and phrases. Identify the main idea or the thesis statement. Extract only the main points from the text. Rewrite the ideas using your own words.  Proofread your summary. Make sure you do not copy a sentence or any part of the text.  The summary must be shorter than the original text.  Use a citation format to acknowledge the source of the text. ( author heading, idea heading, date heading format) Techniques in Paraphrasing a Text Read the text thoroughly  and highlight/annotate important words and phrases. Find equivalent words/phrases  to the ones you picked out.  Rewrite the original text, line by line. Simplify grammar and vo...

 ACADEMIC TEXTS refers to a critical, objective and specialized text written by experts or professionals in a given field  ( medicine, architecture, education, etc.) using formal language. Characteristics of Academic Texts Objective – ideas or claims in the text are based on facts or solid evidence Formal – the language used is formal standard English and avoiding slang words/expressions Precise – facts and figures are given accurately and specifically Complex – written language is more complex than spoken language Explicit – the writer makes connections of the various parts through the use of different signal words Accurate – uses vocabulary accurately Responsible – uses appropriate citations for references used in the text Organized– follows a certain structure ( form) based on the type of text Well-planned – usually takes place after research and evaluation  Activity 1 Analyzing a Sample Academic Text Read the sample academic text given through the link and explain in ...

 Guidelines in Preparing a Research Instrument Research Instrument   - A tool used to gather data on a specific topic of interest  - Must be valid and reliable VALID – must directly answer or address the research question RELIABLE – provides consistent and stable data over a period of time Guidelines in Preparing a Research Instrument 1. Do preliminary research. 2. Make sure the instruments match  or directly address the specific research questions. 3 . Decide on the number of people as respondents. 4. Prepare the instrument using the proper format. Get model instruments. 5.  Edit your instrument. 6. Pilot your instrument to improve its quality.  7. Revise after receiving feedback from the pilot test. Types of Research Instruments SURVEY   Contains planned questions which are used to measure attitudes, perceptions and opinions  Could be in a form of an interview or a questionnaire 3 TYPES OF QUESTIONS IN A SURVEY: Recall Type – asks for ...