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Communication Skills Ii Question Paper

Communication Skills Ii

Course:Bachelor Of Commerce

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
COURSE CODE: COMS 120
COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS II
STREAM: Y1S2
DAY: THURSDAY
TIME: 4.00 – 6.00 P.M.
DATE: 21/04/2011
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Answer question ONE and any other TWO
2. Keep your phone away from the examination room
3. Do not write draft answers in the question paper

Q1. (a) State the three aspects that help us distinguish academic writing from other types of
writing. (6mks)
(b) Provide and explain one working definition of the concept of research. (4mks)
(c) Describe any three characteristics of research. (6mks)
(d) In what ways can a researcher disseminate established information? (4mks)
(e) Explain the three main parts of a good oral/speech presentation. (6mks)
(f) Describe the importance of prior rehearsal of an oral presentation. (4mks)
Q2. Research is best done by detailed planning. Identify and explain the main components of an
ideal research plan. (20mks)
Q3. Select any five visuals and explain how you can effectively prepare to use each one of them
in an oral presentation of a topic of your choice. (20mks)
Q4. The speaker is vital in any speaking situation. Illustrate the four things that constitute the speaker
element, which facilitate a successful speech transaction. (20mks)
Q5. Use a research topic of your choice to explain the difference between following pairs of concepts
as used in the research. (20mks)
(a) Data and Literature Review
(b) Population and Sample
(c) Qualitative and Quantitative
(d) Objective and statement of the problem
(e) Data collection and data analysis

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