Communications Skills — Winter 2018

Explain the following terms giving one example of each. 1. Proxemics 2. Grapevine 3. Symposium 4. Parley 5. Clichés 6. Jargons 7. Memo

Draw the block diagram of process of communication and explain its Components.

What is a press conference? Explain the guidelines for effective press conference. Also, explain how to handle a press conference effectively.

Imagine yourself to be the instructor of a course in which 60 students have registered. Draft an email to be sent to all the students asking them to select a topic of their choice and prepare for a professional presentation of 10 minutes duration.

Write a letter to decline the invitation from the organizers of a conference, who had invited you to deliver a session on Effective Speaking.

What are the different types of job interviews? What are skills and attributes most employers look for in prospective employees?

What are various techniques used by technical writers for effective writing?

List group discussion techniques and explain the Delphi technique of Group Discussion.

State the etiquettes one must follow while making telephonic calls.

Explain components of Research Paper.

What are the objectives of conducting meetings? What are the preparations required for conducting a meeting?

What is dissertation? Explain the structure of a dissertation.

Explain paralinguistic features of Effective Speaking.

Discuss the negative effects that technology-oriented communication creates in organizations.

Write a short note on usage of technology in delivering a presentation.

What do you mean by negotiation? Describe the basic steps of negotiation.

Describe levels of Communication.