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Communication Skills Ii 2009 Question Paper

Communication Skills Ii 2009

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer BOTH questions from SECTION A and any TWO from SECTION B.
2. Use illustrations as much as possible.

SECTION A: (COMPULSORY) 40 MARKS
1. (a) You have been invited to address a group of university students. You are nervous and
anxious. Explain five techniques you would employ to cope with the nervousness and
anxiety. (15 marks)
(b) What is plagiarism? (1 mark)
(c) Give four ways of avoiding plagiarism. (4 marks)
2. (a) Explain how the following sources would help a researcher identify a research problem.
(a) Suggestions, assignments or recommendations from previous researchers
(b) Personal or professional experience
(c) Public forums
(d) Mass media (12 marks)
(b) Give four reasons why a public speaker should prepare a good introduction for his speech.
(4 marks)
(c) Explain how a public speaker should use the following aspects to enhance his voice
and achieve maximum impact from his/her speech.
(i) Pitch
(ii) Volume (4 marks)
SECTION B: (Answer only TWO questions in this section) 30 MARKS
3. You have been invited to an interview in a church-based organization. Explain at least
four characteristics the interviewer would be looking for in you and other candidates.
(12 marks)
4. (a) Using clear illustrations, explain why it is necessary to use non-verbal communication in
a public speech. (12 marks)
(b) Give three purposes of a conclusion in a speech. (3 marks)
5. (a) Give reasons why one should survey the following parts of a book while trying to establish if
the book has the information he/she is looking for. (15 marks)
(i) Title page
(ii) Preface, forward, introduction
(iii) Table of contents (12 marks)
(b) Why should a student go through the recall stage in SQ3R? (3 marks)
6. (a) You are planning to go to the field to collect data during research. Explain three ethical
issues that you should bear in mind. (9 marks)
(b) Using examples, explain how good public speaking;
(i) Helps one to get employment
(ii) Helps one to make money
(iii) Contributes to success in business (6 marks)

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