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Communication Skills I Question Paper

Communication Skills I

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Science)

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KABARAK
UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE

COMS 110: COMMUNICATION SKILLS I
DAY: THURSDAY

DATE: 12/04/2012
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M.

STREAM: SESS 1
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer Question ONE and ANY other TWO questions in Section B

SECTION A: COMPULSORY (30 marks)

1. (a) Communication is the art of being understood. Explain how this happens using

the communication cycle.

(15 marks)

(b) Briefly discuss any five factors that inhibit effective communication. (10 marks)
(c) Explain two reasons why effective writers must always document the sources of

information.

(5 marks)

2. (a) The academic library is the focal point of all academic functions. Describe three

major functions that this library performs.

(6 marks)

(b) Discuss three main features of academic writing.

(6 marks)
(c) Clearly differentiate between skimming and surveying.

(8 marks)

3. (a) Discuss the activities a writer undertakes in each of the three main stages in the

writing process.

(9 marks)

(b) Suggest three observable characteristics of a stressed university learner.

(6 marks)
(c) State two advantages of being an effective listener.

(5 marks)

4. (a) Explain clearly how one can use the SQ3R strategy to effectively benefit from

a study text.

(7 marks)

(b) Make short notes on Discriminative listening and Active listening. (8 marks)

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(c) Using examples, discuss how the following aspects affect the delivery of an oral

message.

(5 marks)
(i) Use of stereotyped language
(ii) Over-use of gestures

5. (a) Briefly discuss primary and secondary sources of information.
(8 marks)

(b) Describe the structure of a complete paragraph.

(6 marks)

(c) Explain clearly how the following communications principles affect

communication.

(6 marks)
(i)
Consideration
(ii)
Completeness

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