Communication

Term Paper # 107721

Business > Information Mgmt. and Systems
Communication > Interpersonal
Computer and Technology > Internet
Computer and Technology > Technology

Communication

A discussion on the subject of communication in the Internet age.

3,104 words () | 5 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper argues that just because society is technologically progressing does not mean that people have to regress socially in their communications with others. The paper addresses certain aspects of interpersonal communications that are essential in all types of effective communication, while demonstrating that there are some unique skills necessary to specifically enhance Internet communications. In addition, the paper discusses how words have the power to create and affect attitudes, behavior, and perception. Furthermore, the paper defines emotional intelligence and illustrates its importance in Internet exchanges. Moreover, the paper evaluates appropriate levels of self-disclosure in relationships, and how lines can be inadvertently crossed when using the Internet due to false feelings of security and of anonymity.

From the Paper:

"Additionally, considering the words we want to use and taking care to find the meaning we choose to send to a receiver is a sign of emotional intelligence, also known as EI or EQ. This term, coined by Daniel Goleman, is defined as "the ability to understand and get along well with others. ... (T)his kind of intelligence is made up of five characteristics: being self-aware, managing emotions, motivating yourself, recognizing emotion in others, and handling relationships..." ). I, personally, have learned a lot about emotional intelligence in this class and in other online classes from our discussion board postings."

Sample of Sources Used:

Google.com (2007). How to communicate online. Retrieved February 2, 2007, from http://ww.google.com/search?q=how+to+communicate+online & hl=en&start=10&sa=N
Hybels, S., & Weaver, R. L. (2007). Communicating effectively (8th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Waller, B. N. (2005). Consider ethics: Theory, readings, and contemporary issues (1st ed.). New York: Pearson/Longman.
White, K. W. (2005, September 13). The write way to communicate, Electronic educational environment, UCIrvine. Retrieved February 2, 2007, from http://eee.uci.edu/news/articles/0407write.php
Wikipedia.org (2007, January 29). History of the internet. Retrieved February 2, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Internet