Communication And Study Skills Question Paper
Communication And Study Skills
Course:Bachelor In Commerce (Business Studies)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2008
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KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
COURSE CODE: COMS 120
COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS II
STREAM: Y1S2
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 8.30 – 10.30 A.M.
DATE: 10/12/2008
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. There are TWO sections in this question paper. (A & B)
2. Answer questions from ALL sections.
3. Attempt ALL questions in section A and TWO in section B.
PLEASE TURN OVER
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SECTION A: (COMPULSORY) 40 MARKS
1. Identify and explain any four criteria for choosing the right research topic. (8 mks)
2. What is your interpretation of statement of the problem and delimitation (scope) of the study.
(8 mks)
3. (a) Use examples, to explain four characteristics that your main ideas should possess, to
guarantee success of your speech. (8 mks)
(b) State and briefly explain three purposes of introducing speeches. (6 mks)
4. Discuss how you can translate a speech outline into a real speech. (10 mks)
SECTION B: (ANSWER ONLY TWO QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION) – 30 MKS
5. (a) State and briefly explain two purposes of introducing speeches. (5 mks)
(b) Select an appropriate topic in any field of study and generate
(i) Thesis statement (2 mks)
(ii) Essay map (2 mks)
(iii) Topic outline (2 mks)
6. State and explain the steps involved in writing of an academic paper. (15 mks)
7. Discuss any five techniques of concluding speeches. Support your answer with relevant
examples. (15 mks)
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