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The document discusses different types of communication and their purposes. It describes informative, persuasive, and argumentative communication. Informative communication provides information about objects, processes, events, and concepts. Its purpose can be descriptive, explanatory, or instructional. Persuasive communication aims to convince people to accept an issue by presenting benefits. Argumentative communication allows people to express views and stands up for rights using reason and logic. The document also provides samples of written texts like inquiry letters, police reports, appreciation letters, and political speeches. It includes activities for writing these types of texts.

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Communication for Various Purposes

The document discusses different types of communication and their purposes. It describes informative, persuasive, and argumentative communication. Informative communication provides information about objects, processes, events, and concepts. Its purpose can be descriptive, explanatory, or instructional. Persuasive communication aims to convince people to accept an issue by presenting benefits. Argumentative communication allows people to express views and stands up for rights using reason and logic. The document also provides samples of written texts like inquiry letters, police reports, appreciation letters, and political speeches. It includes activities for writing these types of texts.

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Lesson 6: Communication for

Various Purposes
Communication becomes so part of us
that it is a passport in understanding and
conveying our needs and ideas to others.
Communication begins with our self and to
other people, in various events as well.
Messages relayed will vary depending on
the communication situation. Not to be
mistakenly judged, we use communication
ethics and principles as we interact with
family members, friends, and strangers.
1. Informative Communication

2. Persuasive Communication

3. Argumentative Communication
Informative Communication
“Information Glut”
Types of Informative Communication

1. By Content

A. Information about Objects

B. Information about Processes

C. Information about Events

D. Information about Concepts


Informative Communication
“Information Glut”
Types of Informative Communication

2. By Purpose

A. Information on Description

B. Information on Explanation

C. Information on Instruction
Persuasive Communication
• This is an art of convincing viewers or
readers to believe and accept a
controversial issue by presenting the
benefits of the topic.
• Adler and Rodman (2006) express,
“Persuasion is the process of motivating
someone, through communication, to
change a particular belief, attitude, or
behavior.
Characteristics of Persuasive
Communication
1. Persuasion is not coercive
1. It allows the viewers and readers to think
constructively and to act differently. It does not
force individuals to accept the issue or situation
right away but gives the individual free will.
2. Persuasion is usually Incremental
1. The attitudes do not instantly change. Likewise it
is a process where individual presenting has to
establish goals and expectations.
Types of Persuasion
1. By Types of Proposition
A. Proposition of Fact
B. A Proposition of Value
C. A Proposition of Policy
2. By Desired Outcome
A. Convincing
B. Actuating
3. By Direct Approach
A. Direct Persuasion
B. Indirect Persuasion
Argumentative Communication
It is stating a position of an issue reflecting
views, needs, and beliefs accompanied with
reason and logic. Being argumentative allows
people to express themselves. Being assertive is
constructive since it employs dominant and
forceful but whose objective is to win through the
controversial topic for approval.
Assertive people stand up for their rights
and express their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs in
appropriate ways that are direct and honest, and
do not violate another person’s rights.
Argumentative Communication
Assertiveness also includes behaviors of
openness, refusal of unreasonable requests, and
refusal to be intimidated, as well as absence of
interpersonal anxiety, initiation of requests,
spontaneous feelings and expressions, being
outgoing, willingness to take initiative, and
disagreeing actively, rather than passively.
Sample Written Text
1. Inquiry Letter
 Getting an information not known to the concerned
individual, except when data are confidential.
 Must have the following: (1) Contact information of
the addressee, (2) The first paragraph should
express the main point
2. Police Report
> Contains a detailed history of every specific event
that happened from car accidents, burglar raped,
murder, and other unfortunate circumstances.
3. Letters of Appreciation
Sample Written Text
1. Inquiry Letter
 Getting an information not known to the concerned
individual, except when data are confidential.
 Must have the following: (1) Contact information of
the addressee, (2) The first paragraph should
express the main point
2. Police Report
> Contains a detailed history of every specific event
that happened from car accidents, burglar raped,
murder, and other unfortunate circumstances.
3. Letters of Appreciation
Sample Written Text
3. Letters of Appreciation
Written communication showing gratitude for
what they have done to you. It can be thanking
the former superior for reference letter, a job
referral, a network for an information interview.
Giving a letter is a best way to express sincerity
and strong relationship with the people
surrounding you.
Political Speech
• Read a sample political speech during the
inaugural address of the President Rodrigo
Duterte, oath-taking of the President of the
Philippines, Malacañang Palace on June 20,
2016.
Activity

I. Write a Letter Of Inquiry.

II. Rewrite a Police Blotter

III. Write a Letter of Appreciation


I. Writing a Letter of Inquiry
• Clip a newspaper of magazine advertisement. Write
a letter of inquiry in 250-300 words.
Criteria
 Focus, Purpose, Thesis (Controlling Idea) -5
 Ideas, Support & Development (Evidence) - 5
 Structure and Organization -5
 Audience, Tone, and Point of view -5
 Sentence Structure -5
 Mechanics and Presentation -5
 Vocabulary and Word Usage -5
 Punctuality of beating he writing deadlines -5
 Total Score -40
II. Rewriting the Police Blotter
Bring a sample police blotter and rewrite the text to
make more manageable in 250-300 words
Criteria
 Focus, Purpose, Thesis (Controlling Idea) -5
 Ideas, Support & Development (Evidence) - 5
 Structure and Organization -5
 Audience, Tone, and Point of view -5
 Sentence Structure -5
 Mechanics and Presentation -5
 Vocabulary and Word Usage -5
 Punctuality of beating he writing deadlines -5
 Total Score -40
III. Writing a Letter of Appreciation
Write a letter of appreciation to someone you wish to
thank for in 250-300 words.
Criteria
 Focus, Purpose, Thesis (Controlling Idea) -5
 Ideas, Support & Development (Evidence) - 5
 Structure and Organization -5
 Audience, Tone, and Point of view -5
 Sentence Structure -5
 Mechanics and Presentation -5
 Vocabulary and Word Usage -5
 Punctuality of beating he writing deadlines -5
 Total Score -40

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Audience, tone, and point of view are significant in crafting effective communication as they tailor the message to the intended recipients. Understanding the audience determines the appropriate level of formality and complexity. The tone conveys the speaker's attitude, influencing how the message is perceived. The point of view ensures the communication aligns with the speaker's intentions and the audience's expectations, enhancing the message's reception and impact .

Persuasive communication aims to motivate someone to change a belief or behavior by presenting the benefits of an idea, allowing the audience free will and encouraging incremental change . Argumentative communication, on the other hand, involves presenting a position on an issue using reason and logic, with the objective of winning approval for a controversial topic. It features assertiveness, open expression of thoughts, and refusal of unreasonable requests .

A letter of appreciation is a strong method for expressing sincerity because it personalizes gratitude, indicating thoughtful recognition of someone's contributions or support. It helps maintain relationships by affirming positive interactions and building goodwill, which strengthens the emotional connection and trust between individuals, encouraging continued collaboration or support .

Structure and organization are crucial in writing a police report as they help present the information in a clear, logical manner. By meeting criteria such as focus, evidence support, and coherent structure, the report becomes easier to understand and follow. This enhances its reliability, as readers can efficiently extract necessary information from a well-organized report, making it more useful for legal and investigative purposes .

Non-coercive persuasion offers the audience freedom to change their beliefs or behaviors without being forced, encouraging constructive thinking and voluntary action. Incremental persuasion involves gradual change, where the communicator sets goals and builds over time to shift attitudes. Both are crucial as they respect the autonomy of individuals while effectively guiding them towards new perspectives, thus enhancing the persuasiveness and sustainability of the message .

Assertiveness in argumentative communication allows individuals to express their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs openly and honestly, while ensuring they do not violate others' rights. It involves refusing unreasonable requests, initiating requests, and expressing disagreement actively yet constructively. This balance enables effective self-expression and negotiation without alienating or coercing others, fostering more fruitful and respectful interactions .

The focus, purpose, and thesis in writing exercises ensure that the communication remains centered and directed towards achieving its goals. Focus maintains the message's clarity; the purpose guides the overall intent; and the thesis provides a controlling idea that ties everything together. These elements contribute to coherence and impact, ensuring that the communication is not only clear and organized but also persuasive and engaging to the audience .

Ethics in communication ensures that the interaction is conducted respectfully and honestly, maintaining trust and credibility with the audience. It impacts effectiveness by guiding how messages are adapted for family members, friends, or strangers, ensuring they are appropriately understood and fostering better interactions. Ethical communication avoids misunderstandings and ensures that messages are convincing without being coercive .

Informative communication can be classified by content and purpose. By content, it includes information about objects, processes, events, and concepts, focusing on the nature of what is being communicated . By purpose, it involves information on description, explanation, and instruction, addressing how the information is intended to be used or understood by the audience .

An inquiry letter typically includes the contact information of the addressee and a clear main point in the first paragraph. Including these elements is important as they ensure the letter is directed correctly and the purpose of the inquiry is immediately understood, facilitating efficient communication and response from the recipient .

Lesson 6: Communication for 
Various Purposes
Communication becomes so part of us
that it is a passport in understanding and
conveying our needs and ideas to others.
Commu
1.Informative Communication
2.Persuasive Communication
3.Argumentative Communication
Informative Communication 
“Information Glut” 
Types of Informative Communication 
1. By Content 
A. Information about Object
Informative Communication 
“Information Glut” 
Types of Informative Communication 
2. By Purpose 
A. Information on Descripti
Persuasive Communication 
• This is an art of convincing viewers or
readers
to
believe
and
accept
a
controversial issue by pr
Characteristics of Persuasive 
Communication 
1. Persuasion is not coercive
1. It allows the viewers and readers to think
con
Types of Persuasion 
1. By Types of Proposition 
A. Proposition of Fact 
B. A Proposition of Value 
C. A Proposition of Polic
Argumentative Communication 
It is stating a position of an issue reflecting
views, needs, and beliefs accompanied with
reaso
Argumentative Communication 
Assertiveness also includes behaviors of
openness, refusal of unreasonable requests, and
refusal

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