Coms 120 Y1s2 2010/2011 Question Paper
Coms 120 Y1s2 2010/2011
Course:Bachelor Of Commerce
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2010
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. There are five questions in this question paper.
2. Answer question ONE (compulsory) and TWO other questions (own choice)
3. You should answer THREE questions in total
4. Do not attempt more than THREE questions
QUESTION ONE
a) Define the term research, as you understand it from the experience you have had in this
course.
(2 marks)
b) Arrange the information provided in the text below according to the APA referencing
style, so that it can from an acceptance REFERENCES page. (15 marks)
c) Explain what plagiarism entails in relation to academic writing. (4 marks)
d) Explain the connection between academic research and oral presentation (3 marks)
e) Identify and explain the three major stages in an oral presentation (6 marks)
QUESTION TWO
Identify and explain five purposes of Literature Review in the research process. (20 marks)
QUESTION THREE
Explain the distinction between the following sets of terms as used in research (20 marks)
a) Qualitative and Quantitative research
b) Action and Evaluation research
c) Sample and population
d) Data and Literature Review
QUESTION FOUR
Briefly explain how each of the following aspects of an oral presentation determines successful
speech transaction (20 marks)
a) Appearance
b) Facial expressions and eye contact
c) Body movements
d) Gestures
e) Enunciation/Articulation
QUESTION FIVE
You have been invited to speak to Form Four students in the secondary school that you attended
on the topic “effective Study” explain how the five elements of speech transaction will guide you
to achieve a successful speech on that occasion. (20 marks)
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