In this activity, students practice recognizing the different types of noise in the communication process.

In this learning activity you'll apply techniques for identifying a central idea to a practice exercise.

Students read an explanation of plagiarism. They then read examples of student papers and decide if an original work was plagiarized.

In this learning activity you'll analyze an introduction and determine whether or not it was effective. You'll also gain an understanding of what makes an effective introduction.

Learners examine seven basic human limitations that prevent people from seeing or understanding the world with total clarity. In an interactive exercise, learners identify ways to overcome those barriers to critical thinking.

In this learning activity you'll review the general principles speakers use to create a specific purpose statement.

In this learning activity you'll review a conclusion and decide how effectively it summarized a speech. You'll also gain some tips for writing your own speech conclusion.

This activity is cognitive. Learners will actively listen to a story activated by the computer. Then learners will take a quiz on their comprehension. Lastly, learners will compare their chosen answers against the answer key to determine how well they really did "actively" listen. (Credit given to Tom E. Wirkus, University Of Wisconsin-LaCrosse for this activity.)

In this learning activity you'll explore different reasons to write a memo and how to create it.

In this learning activity you'll apply directions to follow when writing clear "how-to" instructions.

In this learning activity you'll differentiate between the five contexts affecting communication.

In this learning activity you'll write a description of a can opener.

The learner will identify ways to overcome barriers to critical thinking and problem-solving including false memories, personal biases and prejudices, and physical and emotional hindrances.

The student watches a car move through a city and writes directions based on the car's route.

In this learning activity you'll review an introduction and samples of description worksheets. You'll then select an object and complete your own description.

In this learning activity you'll use active listening skills to answer 10 questions based on a story.

In this learning object you'll review information for layman, executive, expert, technician and operator audiences for writing technical publications.

In this learning activity you'll outline a conversation using the transactional communication model. The print and Email function has been disabled. You may take a screenshot of the last screen if needed.

In this learning activity you'll examine strategies to help you deal with tricky personal and business communication situations.

Learners read about nonverbal communication. In a drag-and-drop exercise, they evaluate photos of people interacting and determine if the behaviors shown interfere with communication or enhance it.

In this screencast, you will see how the Johari Window works when determining a relationship with someone.

Learners examine how language can interfere with clear communication. They select examples of ambiguity, assuring expressions, doublespeak euphemisms, jargon, emotive content, false implications, meaningless comparisons, and vagueness. In an interactive exercise, learners identify ways to overcome these barriers.

In this learning activity you'll explore five types of power: legitimate, referent, coercive, reward, and expert.

In this learning activity you'll explore the differences between primary and secondary research.

In this learning activity you'll create strategies for sending and receiving complaints and requests.