In Case You Didn't Get This For the Exam...

100pts matching, multiple coice, short answer

How will you describe communication?

pg3

communication is the glue that binds, the thread that ties, and the force that pervades

What are the key elements that are used to define human communication?

pg3 making sense, sharing sense, creating meaning, verbal and non verbal messages

what kinds of criteria define a "small group"?

pg4-5

at least 3 people

common purpose

sense of belonging

exerting influence

when is it best NOT to collaborate in a small group/team?

pg15-16

when the group or team has limited time

when an expert already has the answer

when the information is readily available from research sources

when the group members are involved in unmanageable conflict and contention

what does it take to be a truly competent communicator?

pg25

motivation

knowledge

skill

ch2

understand the theories

hint: make sure you remember the names by heart!

important theorists:

Ernest Bormann - group consciousness arises with group stories or fantasies - pg44

Maslow- hierarchy of needs - pg 52

Schutz - pg 54

Gibb - pg 102, pg 104 review - defensive climate

Power (lots of points here- 12pts) describe and give and example

What are the different bases of power?

Be able to describe each power base in a short summary

Think of an example for each power base

hint: memorize the power bases!

pg 85

legitimate

referent

expert

reward

coercive

Comfirming and disconfirming responses pg 106-107

What is the difference? connfirming=value more, disconfirming=value less

What is empathy? pg 104 involvement and concern for the group task and for other group members

What are confirming responses? pg 107

Conflicts

What is the relationship between group cohesiveness and group conflict? Cohesive groups have strong enough social bonds to tolerate conflict. pg 116

what are the different ways that group members foster a defensive climate?pg 102

Nonverbal Cues

Why is it important to study nonverbal cues? pg128 more believable than verbal messages, emotions and feelings are typically expressed nonverbally rather than verbally, more time is spent communicating nonverbally than verbally

Do you need to evaluate non verbal cues in the context of other communicative behavior? yes

initial impressions of people are based upon? physical appearance and attractivenes

What is bypassing? pg121 when two people assign different meanings to the same word

Know allness statements, fact-inference confusion pg 122

Understand messages, words and meanings and their relationships

words and non-objective

are you in charge of the meaning of your message to others? no

turn-taking in talk pg 123

what is report talk?

turn taking

what is rappot talk?

overlapping talk

group types (matching)

know the 8 different types of groups pg18-20

primary

secondary:

problem-solving

decision-making

study groups

therapy groups

committees

quality circles

focus groups

Be able to explain what each type of group is

What is a team? pg6

coordinated group of individuals organized to work together to acheive a specific, common goal

How do cultures express themselves differently verbally and nonverbally? no

How do people behave if they perceive time as polychronic? perceive time not as linear, you can multitask

-Marcus

Moving Rite On

My personal refection of this course so far;

I guess I can start by saying that the group that I've been placed in is great. I think that we work very well together as a group. Jasmine is a good teacher so far,lol. I'm not saying that to get brownie points. I'm being serious, she is a great teacher.

Secondly I'm excited for the rest of the semester and for our service learning project. I really don't have to much to say, its kinda earlier in the semester still.......But our 1st test is coming up Monday, so I'm sure that I will have much to say next week...Bye until then.

///LaMon Lacey///

Blog Post #1 (guy 3)

When I signed up for this class I was just hoping to learn a little bit about working together in small groups and taking a COM class so I could obtain a minor in communication. However, after being involved and participating in this class, I have learned to appreciate this class even more. This class has come to be imperative for my future career in Selling and Sales Management. I have learned the essentials of working in a small group setting. I have had the opportunity to take advantage of this class and the material it offers and apply it towards my other group projects that I am involved in. Working in small groups involves a lot of patience until you have the chance to learn more about the individuals in your group. Even if my group and I do not see eye to eye, I still know my role in the group and what I need to do to accomplish my groups goals and objectives. Regardless, conflicts will occur within a group and I have learned that a understanding group will undertake certain measures, but it is important not to make conflicts reoccurring. In the long run, I am always thankful for the group members given to me and know that as long as I try to make an effort, tasks will be completed productively and successfully. Also, I know that I should not let my group down because trust will be lost.

Julian L. Stevens

Full Steam Ahead

I wasn't too sure about this class when I signed up for it. It is required for my major, so I did not have too much choice about it, but I've come to have a different view on it already. Jasmine is really putting a lot of effort into helping us become better group members. I really appreciate her commitment to the class. It makes it easier to come to class and listen to her.

I am excited to work with our service learning project. I substitute teach at a middle school when I go home during Christmas break as Purdue gets out earlier than my hometown. I was a camp counselor this past summer for kids ages 7-17, so I am excited to put to use some of my past experiences with kids. I am excited to work with my group and try to improve my small group communication skills. I want to know my weaknesses and flaws from this class. It will be hard to change at first, but I think I will be much more effective in groups in the future as a result.

-Marcus Thompson

Beginnings of our Service Learning Project

When our group first met, we had no idea what type of project we were going to complete for our Communications 320 class. Little did we know after just 2 out of class meetings we would have a common theme. We all liked to work with children and had previous learning experiences with kids. Our three ideas were 1) washing dogs for a nearby animal shelter, 2) helping to increase knowledge about the IU vs Purdue Battle Blood Drive, and last but not least 3) Volunteering at Lafayette Urban Ministry's After school Program. We quickly came to a consensus that we wanted to help out the kids in the after school program. We plan to complete this project in October with Halloween right around the corner. We want to create new festive games to play with these children. LUM is in need of volunteers to act as good role models. We will take this a step further and plan a fun filled afternoon for them.

Our group is already working on the Communication process with LUM. Cindy Haley who is in charge of this program is very excited for our willingness to volunteer. She has already sent us the paper work. The goal for the next group meeting is to sign and return these documents. I believe we already have a great start to this project, and the progress can only continue.

"LAFAYETTE URBAN MINISTRY: TOUCHING THE FUTURE BY HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TODAY"
-Audrie Koester

Guy 3 Resume

Hello ladies and gents, my name is Julian Stevens, and I am guy number 3 in 4 guys&a Girl. I am a senior at Purdue this fall semester. I am pursuing a degree in Procurement Management (Selling and Sales Management). I am also obtaining two minors in in Communications and Organization Leadership Supervision. During my tenure at Purdue, I have obtained great experiences working together in several groups. I am currently in a few organizations such as:

Minority Technology Association
Purdue Marketing Association
Purdue Marketing Association


During my tenure at Purdue, my past experiences have helped to develop great leadership traits. I have a great sense of humor and and a down-to-earth personality. Most important, I posses integrity, creativity, responsibility, and trustworthiness. I offer reliability and great interpersonal skills.I believe that my attributes will help my group to succeed and excel in all that we do. Last, I enjoy working together in groups and collaborating together to complete successful tasks.

Hi, my name is Marcus Thompson, and I am guy 2 in 4 guys & a girl. I am a senior majoring in Computer and Information Technology with a concentration in Network Engineering Technology. I bring several skills to our group. For obvious reasons, I bring a strong technical background. Give me a technology, and I can figure it out. In my major, 95% of my lab work has been in groups. I know how to be a part of a small or large team. I am also a part of the marching band as you can see in the photo on the right. This is a large time commitment, up to 20 hours a week. I am a part of the World's Largest Drum Crew. This takes strong self-motivation to keep this role up due to the physical fitness requirements of the crew. It is critical that everyone on the crew knows what is happening with the drum. It weighs over 500lbs; someone can be seriously injured if they are unaware of any movement. This environment has given me my strong team, time management, and communication skills.

LaMon

Waz up everyone, my name is LaMon Lacey and I'm the fourth guy in my group "4guys&agirl." And if your wondering y I'm the fourth guy instead of the first. Its simple, our group believes in saving the best for last :)
I'm a senior in Aviation Management seeking a Bachelors. I currently hold an Associate in Aviation Management and an Associate in Liberal Arts. I'm a very down to earth guy. I listen very well, and many people call me a peacemaker.
I feel that I bring great leadership and communication skills to my group. I have experienced a great amount of group work in my past and I feel my experience will help me contribute to this group, which will help us reach our goal.

Audrie's Resume

Hello everyone, my name is Audrie Koester, and I am the girl in 4guys&aGirl. As an Agriculture Communications junior, I have many previous exeriences working in groups and being a team player. I hold many leadership positions currently at Purdue. Here are just a few of my activities:

Delta Zeta Sorority- Head Gaurd and Song Chair
Panhellenic Association- Director of Publications
Purdue Foundations Student Board
Skull and Crescent Honarary
Indiana Dairy Ambassador
Assistant Publicicty Director for the Vanderburgh County Fair Board

All of these experiences at Purdue have helped me gain and develop important life skills. I have great time management, leadership, responsibility, integrity, and communication skills from being so invovled throughout the years. I think my personality will be a great addtition to our group because I have a very creative mindset and enjoy thinking outside the box.

Mission Statement

The mission of our group is that we will be able to work to our full potential diligently. We believe that each individual will be able to work together with trust and have a passion for completing projects with quality. Together we bring integrity, trust, and responsibility to the table. Our main goal is to work well, have fun, and give back to the community the best way possible.

Group Contract- Four Guys and a Girl

Group Contract- Four Guys and a Girl

The following are explanations of the Four Guys and a Girl group contract. The contract is includes: extra effort, saving the day, insufficient effort, and unacceptable behavior.
Extra Effort is highly appreciated if team members exhibit effort above and beyond the call of duty. Such efforts include: assuming another team member's assignment; coming up with innovative ways to enhance the team's performance; work that exhibits characteristics far superior to expected work.

A team member saves the day by work that pulls up the group grade, or by working noticeably harder than the rest of the team. Such efforts will be highly appreciated.
Insufficient Effort Team members exhibiting insufficient effort in their work will be documented. Insufficient effort includes: turning in assignments late without a justifiable reason (e.g., family emergency or a doctor’s note); presenting the team with incomplete assignments; exhibiting little interest in the team's progress or putting forth little effort towards meeting the team's goals; forcing other team members to perform his/her work. A team member can be excused with a valid document.

Unacceptable BehaviorRefusing to attend any form of team meetings (e.g., face-to-face or electronic) without notifying the contact person in advance or to contribute to the group effort constitutes unacceptable behavior. Any member behaving in an unacceptable manner will be warned in writing by the group leader. If the member continues to be absent from team meetings and to fail to contribute to the group effort, that team member will be reported to Jasmine E. Tan.


All Group Members Have Accepted The Terms To The Agreement

Resume

Jeffrey Polk

I am a fifth year senior in the School of Liberal Arts at Purdue University. I am currently majoring in Sociology with two minors in both Communications as well as Organizational Leadership & Supervision. Also, I am in the process of obtaining the Certificate of Entrepreneurship here at Purdue University. Already having obtained my minors in Communication and OLS I feel I bring a wealth of communication skills as well as leadership skills. Being at Purdue University for the past 5 years I have experienced my fair share of group work and I feel these experiences will also be helpful in building a successful group and event.

How our group came up with a name.

As a group we shared different ideas for group names while in the Pharmacy library. Eventually, we thought of the name 3 Guys & A Girl, but then realized that our group consisted of five members. Thus, we concluded that the name should be 4 Guys & A Girl.