[COMM 1042] - Midterm Exam Guide - Everything you need to know! (15 pages long)
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Begin to think of possible topics for group presentations. Send the professor the details of your group"s presentation topic (must be typed) (due: before next class) Begin working with your group to develop your presentation and hash out the details. Strategies to deal with communication apprehension: physical strategies, correct breathing, muscle relaxation techniques, psychological strategies, know your topic and material well, know your audience, know your environment, develop a positive self-concept. Divide topics into subtopics and prepare a 2 minute presentation for each one. One person should do introduction, one person should do the conclusion, and the others should handle the main points. Quiz next tuesday on the first lecture to barriers to listening (discussed today) Not everyone speaks the same language and/or with the same accent. Communication through more than linguistic means (nonverbal) Status of the person (a boss can be late opposed to an employee)