Bmit 110/Envs 110: Communication And Study Skills Question Paper
Bmit 110/Envs 110: Communication And Study Skills
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Science
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2008/2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: BMIT 110/ENVS 110
COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION AND STUDY SKILLS
STREAM: Y1S1
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
1. There are TWO sections in this question paper. (A & B)
2. Answer questions from BOTH sections
3. Read and follow instructions given at the beginning of each section.
SECTION A: (COMPULSORY) - (40 MKS)
1. What do you understand by the following categories of communication?
(i) Social communication. (2 marks)
(ii) Business communication (2 marks)
2. Describe an issue in Kabarak University that will require the diagonal route of communication
to solve it. (5 marks)
3. What is the essence in listening comprehensively to a particular communication
transaction? (4 marks)
4. Explain the concept of active mindfulness as it applies both to the speaker of the message
and the audience. (6 marks)
5. (i) Identify and explain any three types of library catalogues. (6 marks)
(ii) Why is it important for students to devise their own private study timetables? (5 marks)
(iii) Use examples to explain how students can incorporate the three types of time in their
studies. (10 marks)
SECTION B: (Attempt only THREE questions in this section) - (60 MKS)
6. (a) Research is the systematic search for pertinent information that leads to new knowledge.
Use a relevant example to justify the above definition. (10 marks)
(b) Identify and explain any four criteria for choosing the right research topic. (10 marks)
7. (a) Why is an organization pattern important in speech presentation? (4 marks)
(b) Use relevant examples to explain any four non-verbal elements that enhance speech
delivery. (8 marks)
(c) Compare and contrast the following modes of delivery (8 marks)
i) Extemporaneous
ii) Manuscript
8. (a) Research has proved that many people are poor listeners. Use relevant examples to
explain how one can utilize the following techniques to become an effective listener.
(10 marks)
i) Highlighting & signposting
ii) Suspending judgment
iii) Setting goals
iv) Blocking out distracting stimuli
(b) Write short notes on the following types of listening.
i) Discriminative listening (5 marks)
ii) Critical listening (5 marks)
9. (a) Describe how each of the five major types of libraries are established. (10 marks)
(b) Use the Harvard system to rearrange the following list of books as a bibliography.
(10 marks)
Title : Essential grammar in use
Publisher : Cambridge university press
Year of publication : 1990
Author : Raymond Murphy
Place of publication : Cambridge
Title : English phonetics & phonology
Publisher : Cambridge university press
Year of publication : 1984
Author : Peter Roach
Place of publication : Cambridge
Title : Communication skills
Publisher : Longman Kenya limited
Year of publication : 1993
Author : Mary K. Muchiri
Place of publication : Nairobi
Title : Petal of blood
Publisher : African writers series
Year of publication : 1980
Author : Ngugi wa Thiong’o
Place of publication : Nairobi
Title : Teaching Study skills & Supporting Learning
Publisher : Palgrave
Year of publication : 2001
Author : Stella Cottrell
Place of publication : New York.
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