Communication Skills Ii Question Paper
Communication Skills Ii
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce (Commerce)
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 EDUCATION
SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: COMS 120
COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS II
STREAM: SESSION I
DAY: FRIDAY
TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 A.M.
DATE: 28/11/2008
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Answer both questions in SECTION A and any two from SECTION B.
- Use illustrations as much as possible
PLEASE TURN OVER
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SECTION A: (COMPULSORY)
1. (a) Explain why research is referred to as a scientific method. (8 mks)
(b) Explain the following in a research report.
i) Scope and limitation
ii) Statement of the problem
iii) Research hypotheses (9 mks)
(c) What is a sample? (1 mk )
(d) What is secondary data? (2 mk s)
2. (a) Your friend is attending a job interview, explain to him five qualities that the potential
employer would be looking for. (15 mks)
(b) Briefly explain five importances of good public speaking skills. (5 mks)
SECTION B: (Attempt any two questions)
3. (a) Briefly explain five instances when one would be required to references his/her work.
(b) Arrange the following reference materials correctly using the MLA format
(i) Buzan T 1996 and Keene R The Age Heresey: London You can achieve more,
not less, as you get older. Ebury Press
(ii) 15th ed David Gordon tucker “Sonar” Encyclopaedia Britaninca Macropaedia.
(4 mks)
(c) What does “et al” mean in referencing? (1 mk)
4. (a) You have been invited to address a group of youths on “Abstinence before Marriage”.
Explain how you would reinforce the audience understanding of the topic by using
the following methods in the conclusion.
(i) Summarize your speech
(ii) End with a quotation
(iii) Make a dramatic statement
(iv) Refer to the introduction (12 mks)
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(b) Give three differences between a conversation and a public speech. (3 mks)
5. (a) Explain three ethical issues related to research. (12 mks)
(b) Name three sources of a research problem. (3 mks)
6. (a) Explain three principles that are helpful when designing visual aids to be used during
a presentation. (12 mks)
(b) Give three reasons why a university student should improve his/her reading of skills.
(3 mks)
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