Understanding Communication Communication And Communication

TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE OF HANDBOOK UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION TYPES OF COMMUNICATION METHODS OF COMMUNICATION INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION STYLES COMMUNICATION STYLES COMMUNICATION ROADBLOCKS HOW TO OVERCOME COMMUNICATION ROADBLOCKS THE DO’S AND DO NOT’S OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION HOW TO LISTEN EFFECTIVELY CONTENT PERTINENT TO SPORT STUDIES SYLLABUS SHELL PORTFOLIO EXIT EXAM STUDY GUIDES 3 AND 4 YEAR PLANS FOR MAJORS WRITTEN COMMUNICATION CHECKLIST ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PURPOSE OF THE COMMUNICATION HANDBOOK The purpose of this communication handbook is to describe the basics of communication in the higher education environment. Included within is an explanation of effective communication, barriers to effective†¦show more content†¦Parties communicating have an impact on each other. Effective communication means that the message intended to be sent by one person is the same message received by another. Factors to be considered in the transaction of sending and receiving are: †¢ Author—knowing your communication style and being able to edit and adjust to a particular situation †¢ Audience—what are the needs of the audience and what do you want them to understand? †¢ Purpose—your motive will frame the vocabulary, language, and tone used to communicate †¢ Topic—you should clearly reveal your topic to your audience early in the process †¢ Occasion—level of formality, purpose, and tone Rights and Responsibilities in Communication Rights Responsibilities You have the right to be treated with respect You have the responsibility to treat others with respect You have the right to have and express your own opinions You have the responsibility to listen to the opinions of others You have the right to ask for what you need and want in order to be effective You have the responsibility to acknowledge and address the needs of others You have the right to set reasonable limits You have the responsibility to respect the limits and boundaries of others. http://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/App_Themes/Handbook%20on%20Communication%20Skills.pdf Types of Communication Communication can be classified in the following ways: †¢ Intrapersonal—embracing thoughts, experiences, and