...Analyzing Messages COMM/470 Dwight Fryer University of Phoenix August 10, 2015 Dawn McDowell Analyzing Messages The skills of being able to write, receive, and send a message requires communication as well as awareness by the sender and receiver. The sender should always be aware of the tone of the message they are writing and if the point of the message is made clear. The receiver should be open to feedback, which is either negative or positive; they should also be able to distinguish the difference between them. When sending and receiving messages, communication is very important. How a message are created and received will determine how others will perceive it when they are reading. Raffoni (2009), "Framing is the essence of targeting a communication to a specific audience" (p. 2). A message is a type of communication between that expresses the sender's thoughts and opinions and occurs between a sender and receiver. After a message has been received and read the receiver should be able to understand what the message is telling or asking of them. Messages are created with the purpose of being persuasive as well as informational. Messages are used to explain information. They can also be used to persuade, inform, and or seek action from the receiver. Messages that are sent with the intention of altering the receiver's thoughts and opinions are persuasive. Whereas action Messages encourage the receiver to perform specifically. I will analyze three messages...
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...Analyzing Messages COMM/470 November 30, 2015 John Osborne Analyzing Messages The communication process for sending and receiving messages is simple, yet intricate. In separating and deciphering the various components of communication between different parties, this process aids in the betterment of the effectiveness and understanding of the various messages that are exchanged between these parties. What Are the Components of the Communication Process? There are six main components outlined in the process of communication. These six components are: the sender (or encoder), the receiver (or the decoder), the message, the channel (or medium), the feedback and the environment. The sender is the one that determines the entire extent of open communication. The sender is the initiator of the communication. It is the sender’s job to communicate the content of message being sent. The receiver’s purpose is to interpret the message that was sent via the sender. This can sometimes lead to misunderstandings due to that fact that there are various factors (such as life experience, cultural background and values and beliefs) which may impact the receiver’s interpretation of the sender’s message. Feedback is a vital component of the communication process to prevent misunderstandings due to misinterpretation. The message is composed of ideas that are expressed between different parties. It is the content of the information that is being transmitted. Messages take one or...
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...rhetorical situation—in which a text was written, identify the writer’s intended audience and rhetorical purpose, and consider how effective his or her strategies are for accomplishing that purpose. Text: “My View: Should Everyone Go to College?” by Mike Rose (Report due September 3rd) http://schoolsofthought.blogs.cnn.com/2012/10/09/my-view-should-everyone-go-to-college/ “What Value Really Means in Higher Education” by Karen R. Lawrence (Report due September 17th) http://hechingerreport.org/content/value-really-means-higher-education_15129/ Present your responses in the form of short answers to the questions below (not in essay form). Note: As you answer the questions, be guided by the information Rhetorical Choices: Analyzing and Writing Arguments provides in Chapters 3 and 4 to refresh your understanding of rhetorical situation, purpose, audience, kairos, the ethos, pathos, and logos appeals, and rhetorical analysis. 1. Where did this text originally appear? 2. What is the genre of the text? What are the common rhetorical purposes for texts in this genre? (See pp. 22-24 in Rhetorical Choices for examples) 3. What can you discern about the discourse community in which this text is operating? Who is part of the discourse community, what values are important to them, what do members of this discourse community consider credible evidence, and what genres do they typical use? 4. What was the exigency for this piece? What event, situation, or position...
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...CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND For years, researchers have been studying about the possible influence mass media could do in the lives of the people. And one of the highly influential media is advertising- a paid message that appears in the mass media for the purpose of informing or persuading people about particular products, services, beliefs, or actions. You see ads every day, mostly in the middle of a TV show, A Television Commercial, and it's easy to say "they're just ads" because, at worst, they feel like a nuisance or interruption. A lot of people have difficulty accepting the idea that ads are manipulative because we want to believe we're in complete control of our choices. Advertising exists because there's a product a company wants to sell and they want people to know about it so they can buy it. This much is obvious. There are all kinds of ads, but in general they all aim to keep you from thinking and, instead, make your buying choices based on an emotional response. Basically, if you're not prepared to think—and you often are not when you're watching television or reading a magazine—you'll pretty much accept any suggestion if it is offered to you. Since you're being so passive, you may not even realize its happening. Product advertisements such as beauty products, food and clothing pay a great deal of influence in Filipino viewers, especially young people. The consumer preference id often based...
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...Analyzing an audience is an important part of business communication. Understanding and determining the type of audience will ensure the communication that is understood and appropriate. Analyzing the audience goes deeper than physical aspects of the audience, such as sex, age, religion, race, ethnicity, culture, and religion. It is important to analyze what the audiences’ role is with the company; if they are executives, other employees, stakeholders, or investors and whether they are internal users of a company or if they are external users. If a speaker understands his or her audience, it is more likely that the speakers point will be made and the audience will have a better grasp of what is being said. When a speaker is presenting to a group of stakeholders, investors, managers and other employees about the company’s quarterly sales, some of the audience characteristics that need to be analyzed would be: • Type/Personality • Role in the company Who the audience is, is an important aspect of audience analysis; whether the audience member’s fellow employees or superiors, investors or stakeholders from inside or outside of the company are all important in analyzing an audience. Knowing the audiences role in a company will allow the speaker to better understand how to direct what he or she is speaking about in ways that the audience will understand. Also, it will allow the speaker to cover all aspects of the quarterly sales so that each member of the audience can receive...
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...An Analysis on the Speech Contestants’ Arguments in English Celebration Week Octaviyani Raharja 1213009001 Abstract Nowadays, many universities hold speech contest to facilitate their students in improving their communicative skills. Widya Mandala Catholic University, through English Department, holds a speech contest during the English Celebration Week event. As speech contest in common, students are required to conduct a good speech that deals with the topic given. Unfortunately, there are still some mistakes found that deal with the argument components and verbal fallacies. In figuring out a good speech, the contestants’ speeches are recorded and transcribed to be analyzed whether they have met the quality of a good speech which are: (1) includes all of the main components of argument and (2) fallacies free. Since the speech contestants are still in the first semester, they have limited knowledge on argument components and verbal fallacies. Therefore, the contestants sometimes miss the argument components and make no verbal fallacies in their speech. |Keywords: Argument, Fallacy, Verbal Fallacy, Speech, ECW Speech Contest | Introduction There are four language skills and two language components that are needed in learning foreign language, especially English. Among the four language skills, speaking has big roles in both language teaching and learning activity since it requires both communicative...
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...fast, convenient way for us to hear back from our customers. Question 2 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Informative headings that reveal the conclusions reached in a discussion are generally preferable to than general topic headings or what are sometimes called “label” headings because they provide more information to a reader. Select one: True False Question 3 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A response that is sent to someone who has invited a persuasive message requires an attention-getting sentence to start the message. Select one: True False Question 4 Answer saved Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following provides the best definition of a report? Select one: a. An orderly, objective message used to convey information within an organization or between organizations to assist in problem solving and decision making. b. A formal, organized message that conveys the opinions and intuitive feelings of the writer. c. A formal, objective writing that meets the need for information needed by a wide audience. d. An orderly, objective communication that flows downward within an organization for the purpose of presenting data for the customer. Question 5 Answer saved Marked out of 1.00 Flag question...
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...compromising, as in negotiation, effective persuasion will actually convince the opposing party to abandon their previous position and embrace yours (http://westsidetoastmasters.com/resources/laws_persuasion/chap1.html).” In other words, effective persuasion enables you to get other people to willingly do what you want them to do. Looking closely at the definition of Perloff (2003) “Persuasion is a symbolic process in which communicators try to convince other people to change their attitudes or behavior regarding an issue through the transmission of a message, in an atmosphere of free choice.” The two most important component of this definition are: (1) the deliberate intention to change the attitude or behavior of another person, and (2) voluntary compliance, that is, not by force. Therefore, although persuasion is like any other form of communication such that it is a “process of stimulating meaning in the mind of another by means of a message (Putnam, 2014).” it is different from the accidental type since in the accidental form there is no intention to change attitudes or behavior but simply to transmit information to another person. It is also different from coercion since in coercion the other party is forced to change attitude or behavior, while in the persuasion process, the other person is left to decide whether he or she will change attitude or behavior. There are three factors that influence effective persuasion – (1) the credibility of the speaker, (2) the type of audience...
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...Running Head: ANALYZING MESSAGES Analyzing Messages Jonell Benson COMM/470 September 27, 2010 Susan Corliss Analyzing Messages The ability to compose, send and receive a message requires awareness and communication by both the sender and receiver. The sender should be aware of the tone of the message that is being composed and rather or not the point of the message is made. The receiver should be open to feedback both positive and negative, and be able to determine the difference between the two. Communication is critical when sending and receiving messages. How a message is created and received determines how others view it. Framing is the essence of targeting a communication to a specific audience (Raffoni, 2009, p. 3). Messages are informative and persuasive. A message is a form of communication between the receiver and sender that articulates the sender’s thoughts and opinions. Messages explain information and are generally used to inform, persuade or seek action from the receiver. Once a message is received the receiver should be able to fully comprehend the message and determine the intent of the message. Persuasion messages are sent with the intent to alter the receiver’s thoughts, and opinions. Action Messages encourage the receiver to perform specifically. This essay will further describe three messages and the response to one message as it relates to communication feedback. Business Related Message #1 Gwen, the new Director of Nursing of a Home Health...
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...“I’m trying to pull together what you’ve been telling me about the problems you’ve been, having meeting your quotas. Could you summarize for me?” At other times, however, it isn’t appropriate to ask the speaker outright. “Over all, then, would you say your division is losing its market share?” Take Notes You are unlikely to remember every deadline, every comment or even every topic in a meeting or conversation unless you jot it down. You don’t have to scribble every word in every setting, but when the topic is important, put it in writing. Repeat what you heard When it is not possible to take notes, repetition works well in these cases. Go over the important parts of the message as soon as possible. Re-state it aloud, to a co-worker or a...
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...QUESTION 1 1. In responding positively to a request, you will want to a. focus your message first on resale or on the promotion of other business products. b. apply an indirect pattern to demonstrate respect for the recipient. c. start with an explanation of the reasons the request is granted. d. apply the same direct pattern used in making requests. 4 points QUESTION 2 1. Blogs have several internal communication purposes including a. providing information about benefits or featuring profiles on key employees. b. posting employee changes such as layoffs, promotions, and firings. c. announcing employee illnesses, adoptions, and vacations. d. posting administrative salaries, raises, and incentive packages. 4 points QUESTION 3 1. Personally delivering bad news is sometimes recommended, but written messages are important to establish a record of the incident, to formally confirm follow-up procedures, and a. to persuade the receiver to follow your recommendations. b. to denote your leadership rank. c. to promote good relations. d. to allow you to identify your organization and position. 4 points QUESTION 4 1. An e-mail message or memo usually ends with action information, needed dates, a summary of the message, or a a. reference line that includes the typist's initials. b. copyright notice or confidentiality statement. c. witty quotation. d. closing thought. 4 points QUESTION 5 1. Porter's company...
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...ways. Many people use different styles of styles of thinking to solve problems and to assist with making any projects or program a success. Some different forms of thinking will be compared and contrasted so that there is a clear understanding of how people use different styles of thinking. Persuasive Thinking Persuasion is the art of influencing others to believe what the speaker is saying. The art that lies behind the persuader is the ability to speak in a way that is believable to any audience. As we analyze the persuasive thinker we will cover such topics as ethics of persuasion, think about what persuades us, and learn ways to analyze audiences to find how they differ from the persuasive thinker (Kirby & Goder, 2007). The main point of the ethics of persuasion that must be identified is the difference between manipulating and persuading. When one is trying to persuade people to do anything for self-gain it is manipulation, and when the persuader is trying to persuade others that would be for the good of the company or the others this could be persuading. There is a very thin line between the two and it is still hard to determine and takes a lot of time and analyzing to get it right. Knowing what persuades oneself could persuade the next, so it is highly important to take a look at self and see what it is that will persuade you. There are many topics that could be...
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...Decision making and Thinking is a part of our lives like breathing, people don’t stop to analyze why they use this process. People may think that thinking and decision making is a simple process, there are many styles of thinking for every issue people come across in their daily lives. The four different styles of critical thinking are creative, logical, scientific, and persuasive. The different styles of thinking are fit to the different issues and they require thought and analysis to find the best fit. The thinking styles each have a different effect on the issue, so one will need to think about this as another variable. People use the thinking styles to remember, and perceive information, and also solve problems. In this paper we will discuss the four types of Thinking and Decision making and give workplace examples for each. Scientific Thinking The style of scientific thinking has changed the world. In the field of medicine, scientists have been successful in finding cures for diseases, developing new drugs that can extend life, and treatments that can improve the quality of life have been invented through this important style of thinking. The four major steps in the scientific thinking process are observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and verification (Kirby & Goodpaster, 2007). Scientific Thinking Decision Making Process Observation = Identify the problem Hypothesis...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |School of Business | | |COM/537 Version 1 | | |Organizational Communication | Copyright © 2011 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course prepares graduate students to apply written and oral communication principles to the roles they play as managers. Students will learn how to persuade a variety of stakeholders to commit to a proposal. Other topics include the role of perception in communication techniques, aligning communication to an audience, business justifications, presenting data, and ethics in organizational communications. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure...
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...Revision: English for Written communication 1. What is communication? Communication is defined as giving, receiving or exchanging information, opinions or ideas so that the message is completely understood by everybody involved. 2. List problems in communication Status & role: one way communication in hierarchy Cultural difference: technical and medical jargons or Google work environment Choice of communication: using the wrong medium(phone) to communicate Length of communication Use of language: grammar, vocabulary Disabilities: hearing and sight Known or unknown receiver Individual perception/ attitudes/ personalities: racial difference / labeling people according to their looks, false perception Atmosphere/noise/distraction Clarity of message Lack of feedback 3. What is written communication? Why is it Important compared to oral communication? (4 marks) Written communication is a form of communication written using symbols between people or groups. It is important for - For record purpose - Legal issues - For reference purpose - Purpose of clarity (pictures, authority, etc) - To be formal 4. What are the good practices that increase the effectiveness of communication? (4 marks) Ways to improve effective communication - Continually practice writing in the language - write with a clear purpose that meets the needs of the reader - decide what you want to say and put this in a logical and suitable sequence - Use words, sentences, paragraphs and layout to convey your...
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