Exam 1: Introduction

When we finalize a communication, we produce the first full iteration of the communication.

____ is the process of finding and using information and sharing meaning (Markel, 2012, p. 4).

When perceived as credible, a person is seen to possess both competence and integrity, and so people trust them more.

When we talk about ___, we are discussing the reasoning process used to justify claims and reach a conclusion.

Drafting can reveal if a paper is too short or too long.

Twenty-first century employers consistently cite communication skills as one of the top qualities they look for when hiring.

When we work in a group, the improving and finalizing stage of developing compelling criminal justice communications has the added concern of achieving uniformity across the different parts of the communication created by different people.

Urgency is about time limitations; it does not refer to the pressure or seriousness of the situation.

One recommendation or group projects to make all decisions orally, whether in person, over the phone, or in a group chat session.

Drafting is about getting ideas down quickly-not about writing well.

When we have a conflict of interest, we have competing concerns that we must balance.

If a communication will be delivered orally, then you can skip writing up the communication.

A(n) ____ communication is powerful, fostering credibility and generating positive outcomes.

As a criminal justice professional, a person should expect to experience the special challenges on a daily basis.

Which of the following shows the correct ordering of the six stages for developing compelling criminal justice communications?

If a communication is responsive, then the reasoning used to reach the conclusion is sound.

When a communication directly addresses its objective, adheres to all parameters, and is tailored to the audience, it is considered to exhibit ____.

Phase Two, collecting information, begins with deciding what information is needed and where.

Synthesizing information is the stage that involves critically evaluating your own work and then reworking it in order to make it as good as it can be.

____ refers to consistent exhibiting of certain personal characteristics in addition to technical competence that inspires trust (Wiersma, 2010/2011).