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Showing 1 to 20 of 64 for “"Written communication"”.
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Differential Use of Language by Adolescents Across Modes of Written Communication
… in the upper Midwest use alternative modes of written communication (i.e., text messaging, email, instant messaging, and social networking) for discourse purposes in order to identify ways in which these modes could be utilized by non speaking individuals. This study explored the factors …
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Establishing efficient and effective written communication in secondary schools and the role of information technology in this
… the establishment of efficient and effective written communication in secondary schools and the role that information technology may play in this. In order to do this in such a wide field the study has focussed on three main types of written communication: the staff noticeboard, the staff …
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The construction and informal evaluation of job-sheets for improving command of English usage in oral and written communication
Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston University
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Is today's social technology impacting written communications? A single case examination of an introduction to agricultural education writing assignment
… social technology use may have on the quality of written communications. While multiple researchers (Irlbeck & Akers, 2009; Morgan, 2010; Morgan, 2012; Sprecker & Rudd, 1997; and Terry et al., 1994) argue that changes in the quality of written communication skills are of little to no value in …
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A Study of Oral and Written Reports to Parents at the Elementary and Junior High School Levels
… of this study to (1) study the types of oral and written communication on the elementary level; (2) study the types of oral and written communication on the junior high level; (3) examine which of these two types have developed the better means of rapport through communication; and (4) develop …
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Levels of Effectiveness of Communication Skills Used by College Students During The Job Search Process
… employers have mentioned the lack of written and oral communication skills among applicants. It would seem that there is a clear distinction between the communication skills that employers seek and the communication skills that students offer. Employers believe that students lack the …
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Perceptions of Skill Development in a Living-Learning First-Year Experience Program
… life-long learning including critical thinking, written communication, and reflection and engagement across disciplines. The researcher conducted a qualitative case study including focus groups with students and interviews with faculty involved with the first-year experience program. Three focus …
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A critical evaluation of corporate employee communication in the light of recent changes in workplace relations
… modem management practice in general, corporate communication in particular, and the labour process, these bodies of literature hardly seem to overlap. Detailed analysis of the language used in corporate communication, and of its interpretation by its target audience of employees seems not to …
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A Case Study Examining Teacher Responses to Principal Feedback of Class Observations
… considering changing behaviors, through written communication, by providing explanations, and by reflecting on their teaching.</p>
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Ready to Write: Exploring the Student Perspective on the Transition to College
<p>Written communication is a cornerstone of college and career success, yet many students arrive at college underprepared for the writing demands of the academic discourse community. The potential reasons for the perceived gap in writing ability point to the ongoing challenges of education in the …
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How Doctoral Students Construe their Mathematics when Communicating their Research
Communication plays a crucial role in doing, learning, and teaching mathematics, and spoken and written communication skills are essential for academics, including mathematicians, when conducting research and disseminating results. Building on the role of communication in mathematics and in the …
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The Role of Individual and Organizational Health Literacy on Health Behaviors and Health Outcomes
… half reported doing well across HL domains (written communication, oral communication, self-management and empowerment, supportive systems). However, needs were observed across all domains, with most improvement needed in written communication domain. There were significant correlations …
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A Comparative Analysis of the Role of Communication Studies in the Freshman Seminar Course
The goal of the project was to study how communication was incorporated in the freshman seminar course at colleges and universities in the United States. The data gathering tools consisted of 22 interviews, analysis of syllabi and policy statements, and a review of textbooks. General themes emerged …
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The effects of the process approach on writing apprehension and writing quality among ESL students at university level in Malaysia
… the effects of two methods of teaching written composition (i.e. traditional and process approach) on writing apprehension among ESL students, and also the effect of the process approach on the overall quality and length of their writing. Students enrolled in Written Communication 1 …
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Predicting Bankruptcy with 10-K Length and Readability
Written communication contains intended and unintended messages, and computational advances are allowing practitioners and researchers to identify and extract these messages and the latent information embedded in how and what management says. This study considers the utility of two features of 10-K …
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Perceptions of MBA preparation : new Master of Business Administration graduates, their employers, and higher education faculty
… Results suggest that critical thinking, communication, teamwork, leadership along with data analysis are the necessary skills, competencies, and experiences needed to be successful in a recent MBA graduate position. This research further validates the extant research of DiMartino and …
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Communication Apprehension Among Business and Accounting Students
In light of the importance of effective communication in today‟s global, dynamic business world, accounting and business education programmes place considerable emphasis on the development of communication competencies among students. However, not all students appear to benefit as desired from …
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Cue the Paralinguistics: A Qualitative Case Study of Teacher Social Presence
… with special consideration for tone in written communication, particularly considering the age of high school students. Paralinguistic cues were widely used, with Bitmojis used universally by all participants as a visual extension of their physical selves in computer-mediated …
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