Communicating An Argument

Using Our Communication Skills

Communication Model

Message

Channel

ReceiverSender

Encode Decode

Message

Channel

EncodeDecode

Communication Environments

Interpersonal

Small Group

Community, Public

Mass

Intrapersonal Within ones self, like thinking

Between two people

Among 3 to 15 people

Collection of more than 15 people

Communication through a transmitting device

Levels of Communication

Paralanguage

Non verbal

Words Within ones self, like thinking

How the word is said, tone,

volume, rate

Physical actions that

accompany a message

EagleOwl

Workstyle Communication

Dove Road Runner

FastTakes Time

Task

People

Basic Styles

Eagle

Owl

Workstyle Communication

Dove

Road Runner

“I want it done yesterday”

“Better Safe than Sorry”

“Is everyone comfortable?”

“Don’t confuse me with facts”

Discovering Your Communication Style

Everyone has their own communication style. This week we looked at an approach with

four basic sources of your communication. Although you are a mixture of all four, there is

usually one that has more influence on your communication behavior than the others. In

your first assignment I want you to:

1. Name the "bird" that best describes your communication style. Four bird

names were used to describe each of the four sources.

2. Describe that style. Not just one or two sentences, but give it some

thought and really describe that style in this paper.

3. Explain the positive aspects of that style. What do you consider positive

about this style.

4. Explain the challenging aspects of your style. What might you need to

work on to improve your ability to communicate with others.

Remember: This is your first assignment so you will want to impress me.

Won't you?

Homework Assignment #1