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Ird 107: Communication Skills For Engineers Question Paper

Ird 107: Communication Skills For Engineers

Course:Bachelor Of Science

Institution: University Of Eldoret question papers

Exam Year:2012

CHEPKOILEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013
SEMESTER I

IRD 107: COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS

SECTION A: STUDY SKILLS
For university students to be successful academically they must have study skills.
a. Describe the study skills university students should have. (8 marks)
b. Explain the problems that may arise when students do not plan their time. (6 marks)
c. Briefly describe how an effective study group discussion should be organised. (6 marks)

SECTION B: READING SKILLS
Jane is a fourth year atudent at the university. She is ever found at the library reading.
a. Differentiate between the following types of reading
i. Intensive and extensive reading. (4 marks)
ii. Skimming and scanning. (4 marks)
b. Identify factirs that determine text readability. (4 marks)
c. Explain four techniques that Janet can use to comprehend a difficult text. (8 marks)

SECTION C: WRITING SKILLS
Before engaging in academic writing, it is important to plan and organise information. You also need to ensure you have interesting introductory paragraphs.
a. Describe the factors you will consider when organising information. (6 marks)
b. Describe the functions of an introductory paragraph. (6 marks)
c. Identify and explain four types of writing. (8 marks)

SECTION D: SPEAKING SKILLS
Speaking is an important skill that can be applied in many contexts
a. Describe four methods of speech presentations. (8 marks)
b. Identify and explain four bodily aspects that are important in speech presentation. (4 marks)
c. Explain ways in which nervousness during speexh presentation can be overcome. (8 marks)?

SECTION E: RESEARCH SKILLS
You have been appointed as research assistant in an organisation
a. Define the following term as used in research
i. Sample
ii. Control variable
iii. Hypothesis (6 marks)
b. Explain the reasons why it is important for you to do literature review. (8 marks)
c. Explain the advantages of using interviews as data collection instrument in the research. (6 marks)

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