COM 1000 Study Guide - Pathos, Interpersonal Communication, Stress Management
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Understanding the process of communication (ch 1: transactional communication requires, establishing immediacy with audience (creating a feeling of closeness) Can be established with content, language and delivery: we cannot not communicate every behavior is a kind of communication (wilson from castaway) Maintain consistency by using sound arguments: pathos emotional appeals; listen to my message because of the feeling it evokes . Tell your receivers why they should care about your message: ethos credibility; listen to my message because i am competent, trustworthy, and well-intentioned . Clearly cite the qualifications of your sources. Present your message in an honest and trustworthy fashion. Present your message in a prepared, organized manner. Adopt a caring attitude toward those receiving your message: transactional communication involves, a simultaneous exchange of messages, a system of interdependent components, communication components, smcre. Useful in studying the elements that make up the process of human communication.
