Sentence Structure & Conciseness
A simple sentence has this many independent clauses.
Which is: ONE
Editing takes place in this phase of the 3x3 writing process.
Which is: Phase THREE
When creating a presentation everything in the presentation should be based on this.
Which is: The Audience
When using APA formatting, if a direct quote is used, the in-text citation must include this.
Which is: Page # or Paragraph #
When it comes to career success, employers place high value on this.
Which is: Effective Communication
In the context of conciseness, words such as "there is/are” or “it is/was" often delay a sentence from communicating effectively, these are.
Which is: Filler words
Writers typically spend this percentage of their time in the third phase of the 3x3 writing process.
Which is:50%
This is the recommended number of bullets per slide, and words per bullet, in a presentation.
Which is: SIX
This is the first step in the paraphrasing process.
Which is: reading the original material & ensuring one comprehends the full meaning.
Name three successful nonverbal communication tips listed in the course readings/videos.
Which are:
•Establish and maintain eye contact
•Use posture to show interest
•Reduce or eliminate physical barriers
•Improve your decoding skills by considering both verbal and nonverbal messages
•Probe for more information
•Interpret nonverbal meanings in context
•Associate with people from different cultures
•Appreciate the power of appearance
Name three elements that should be removed from sentences to increase conciseness.
Which are: Long lead-ins
Fillers
Redundancies
These are the three phases of the 3x3 writing process.
Which are: PreWriting
Drafting &
Revising
These are the three ways in which to begin a presentation with impact.
Which is: Tell a story
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These are the names of the three levels of periodical publications.
Which is: Scholarly Journals
Trade Publications
Other Newspapers, Magazines, etc.,
This dimension of professional behavior includes respecting others.
Which is: Ethical
These are four ways to enhance the readability of your document.
Which are:
Strategic use of white space, margins, typefaces, and fonts.
Numbered and bulleted lists.
Headings for visual impact.
List three types of correspondence in which the direct communication strategy is okay to use.
Which are: routine requests and responses, orders and acknowledgments, nonsensitive memos, e-mails, informational reports, and informational oral presentations.
These are Three things that require consistency when creating a presentation.
Which is: Font
Spacing
Punctuation
These are the three things effective paraphrasing should avoid doing.
Which is: simply replacing terms with synonyms
Maintaining the original sentence structures of the message
Changing the ultimate meaning of the original message
These are the top three most highly requested interpersonal skills.
Which are: Oral communication skills
Written communication skills
Effective collaboration skills
These are five ways in which to enhance the clarity of one's message.
Which are:
•Applying the KISS formula (keep it short and simple).
•Dumping trite business phrases.
•Scrapping clichés and buzzwords.
•Rescuing buried verbs.
•Curbing exuberance.
Opting for precise words.
Careful proofreaders check for problems in the these five areas.
Which are:
•Spelling
•Grammar
•Punctuation
•Names and numbers
•Format
This is the percentage one's body language makes in a first impression.
Which is: 55%
These are five basic elements of using APA formating.
Which are:
Margins: 1 inch on all sides
Font: 12-point Times New Roman or another legible font
Line spacing: Double-spaced throughout the entire paper
Alignment: Left-aligned in the body of the paper
Page numbers: Page numbers in the top right of every page header, starting with page number 1
Title page: Center all title page elements, except for the page number in the header
Page header: Also known as the "running head", this includes the page number flush right and the paper title in all capital letters flush left
In-text citations: Include the author's name, year of publication, and page number in parentheses at the end of the sentence
Title capitalization: Capitalize both words in a hyphenated compound word, and capitalize the first word after a dash or colon
Quotations: Use double quotation marks and title case capitalization if the title of the work is not italicized in the reference list
Due to this, more decision-making is being made by frontline employees.
Which is: Flattened Management