Communication Styles and Barriers Essay TASK: Essays are intended to test a students ability to assess information, formulate arguments and to critically evaluate different alternatives to resolve issues or problems. In this assessment students must provide explanation of personal and business communication styles and techniques. The essay must also provide explanation of the different types of barriers to communicate and how they may be overcome to create a successful business practice. Tip from the teacher: Make sure that your essay is supported by some basic research and correct in text referencing and reference list (APA 7th edition) Essay Length: 1500 words (no more no less) My interest is in beauty industry/clinical/dermal therapies. Idea of the essay could be: Personal communication style voice, body language, music you play at clinic for example (please see attached doc – lecture) Business communication style marketing, branding, colours in the clinic for example (please see attached doc – lecture) Types of barriers language barrier for example (please see attached doc – lecture) TEACHERS TIP FOR THIS ESSAY: This essay is about your understanding of personal and business communication styles and techniques. You need to write about the different types of barriers to communication and how they may be overcome to create a successful practice. You will need to choose a context, . identify what type of practice you are/will be working in. Step 1: Highlight the key words in the assessment question. Step 2: Once you have done your reading and research, divide 1500 words into how many paragraphs/main points you will need (approx. 7 or 8 paragraphs, so 5 or 6 main points plus introduction and conclusion). SUGGESTED STRUCTURE: Paragraph 1: Introduction Paragraph 2: Describe personal and business communication styles and techniques. What are they? Paragraphs 3-4: Identify the barriers that prevent success in the communication styles and techniques you have described above.
