XBCOM/275 week1 Discussion Question #1 (10 different responses A+ Guide):

What are some ways in which receivers of messages provide feedback when listening to or reading a message? What effect does this have on the message? Provide examples.

XBCOM/275 week1 Discussion Question #2 (10 different responses A+ Guide):

What are some ways in which senders might receive feedback from their messages? How might this feedback affect the sender and the message? Why is this important?

XBCOM/275 week1 Discussion Question #3 (10 different responses A+ Guide):

Which step in the communication process do you consider most important? Why do you think this? Which of these steps is most uncomfortable for you? Why is this? How might you work to change this?

XBCOM/275 week3 Discussion Question #1 (10 different responses A+ Guide):

Consider the following statement: Most disagreements or differences of opinion are more often a result of faulty, misunderstood, or confusing premises rather than faulty reason from a valid premise. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your answer.

XBCOM/275 week3 Discussion Question #2 (10 different responses A+ Guide):

What are some methods you might use to determine the reliability of data you gather? Why is it important to analyze your data to determine if it is reliable?

XBCOM/275 week3 Discussion Question #3 (10 different responses A+ Guide):

Chapters 5 & 6 of Critical Thinking cover fallacies and rhetoric. According to the text, what are two examples of persuasion that are not valid arguments? Why are these invalid arguments?

XBCOM/275 week5 Discussion Question #1 (10 different responses A+ Guide):

What suggestions would you offer new employees to help them effectively communicate in your workplace when meeting face-to-face, sending an e-mail, and participating in a meeting?

XBCOM/275 week5 Discussion Question #2 (10 different responses A+ Guide):

What would be the most effective channel to communicate with your boss? Why is this? Why are other channels less effective?

XBCOM/275 week5 Discussion Question #3 (10 different responses A+ Guide):

What do you consider to be the most important features of effective communication? Explain your choices.

XBCOM/275 week7 Discussion Question #1 (10 different responses A+ Guide):

Consider the list titled “In Depth: Critical Thinking, The Long Version” in Ch. 1 of Critical Thinking. Which do you consider to be the most important points? Why?

XBCOM/275 week7 Discussion Question #2 (10 different responses A+ Guide):

What is the difference between persuasion and manipulation? How do arguments and language affect the way in which they differ?

XBCOM/275 week7 Discussion Question #3 (10 different responses A+ Guide):

What keys or tips can raise suspicion about the validity of arguments presented verbally and in writing? Cite specific examples.

XBCOM/275 week9 Discussion Question (10 different responses A+ Guide):  

As a manager for a large, multinational corporation, you travel around the world giving presentations and conducting meetings. You always try to include humor as an icebreaker. What potential barriers could you face when delivering your presentation in the United States, China, the United Kingdom, and India? Are you able to give the same presentation in all four locations? Why or why not?