Coms 120 Y1s2 Question Paper
Coms 120 Y1s2
Course:Bachelor Of Theology
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
COURSE CODE: COMS 120
COURSE TITLE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS II
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. There are three sections in this question paper. (A, B and C)
2. Answer ALL questions in section A, ONE in B and ONE in section C.
3. Marks will be awarded for detailed answers.
SECTION A (COMPLUSORY- 40MARKS)
1. a) Define the term ‘research’. (3marks)
b) State and explain any three purposes of research. (9marks)
c) Identify and explain any three criteria that you need to use in order to select a researchable
topic. (6marks)
2. Distinguish the following types of research:
a) Basic research and applied research (4marks)
b) Survey research and historical research (4marks)
3. a) Explain the differences between qualitative and quantitative forms of research.
(10marks)
b) Explain two major purposes that a research proposal serves. (4marks)
SECTION B (ANSWER ONLY ONE QUESTION IN THIS SECTION - 15MARKS)
4. Select a problem which you can prepare to undertake research on:
a) Provide a suitable title (3marks)
b) Formulate a statement of the problem (4marks)
c) Design two research objectives (4marks)
d) Formulate two hypotheses (4marks)
5. Choose a topic of your own and do the following:
a) Formulate a relevant topic (3marks)
b) Design thesis statement (3marks)
c) Devise an essay map (4marks)
d) Generate a topic outline (5marks)
SECTION C (ANSWER ONLY ONE QUESTION IN THIS SECTION - 15MARKS)
6. a) What personal qualities should an effective speaker possess to contribute positively to
a communication transaction. (10marks)
b) Explain why it is important to strike a balance between verbal and non-verbal language.
(5marks)
7. a) Identify and explain any five major features of academic writing that distinguish it from
other forms of writing (8marks)
b) Give a detailed description of any two characteristics of research. (7marks)
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