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Coms 120: Communication Skills Ii Question Paper

Coms 120: Communication Skills Ii

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2009

COURSE CODE: COMS 120
COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS II
STREAM: SESSION I
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 08/04/2009
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) Give any one definition of communication skills. (1 mark)
(b) Briefly explain the following terms that are associated with reading skills.
i. Independence
ii. Comprehension
iii. Fluency (6 mks)
(c) You are a communication skills lecturer, using clear illustrations, explain to your
students four purposes for reading. (12 mks)
(d) What is vocalization? (1 mark)
2. (a) Explain what each of the following parts of a research report entails.
i. Abstract
ii. Objectives of the study
iii. Background information (6 mks)
(b) You are giving a speech to a group of students on “coping with peer pressure”, explain
the following non-verbal aspects of communication and how you would employ them
in your speech presentation.
i. Facial expressions
ii. Gestures
iii. Eye contact (12 mks)
(c) Explain the importance of physical environment and space in a listening and speaking
situation. (2 mks)
SECTION B: (Attempt any TWO the questions)
3. (a) A research report is an academic essay that is guided by certain conventions. Using
examples, give any three do’s and don’ts in a research report. (12 mks)
(b) Name three qualities of a good research problem. (3 mks)
4. (a) Explain four qualities of a good public speaker. (12 mks)
(b) Name any one prominent person in Kenya today who earns a living through Public
Speaking. Justify your answer. (3 mks)
5. (a) Give two distinctions between quantitative and qualitative research. (4 mks)
(b) Give five tips for preparing a good introduction for a speech. (10 mks)
(c) What is plagiarism? (1 mk)
6. Explain the importance of the following steps to someone preparing for a interview.
(a) Reading the advertisement
(b) Determining the purpose of the interview
(c) Finding information about the potential employer
(d) Knowing what to say during the interview
(e) Preparing a resume or curriculum vitae (15 mks)

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