Techniques for reducing Communication Apprehension in an essay.
Communication apprehension is regarded as the fear and anxiety brought about by the nervousness about a topic of communication and the anticipation or real communication. Communication apprehension in an essay is common among many people and students, especially when dealing with a broad audience. In an essay, communication apprehension is experienced, limiting the writer’s effectiveness to communicate or drive the exact message intended by the essay. Communication apprehension in an essay distorts the message intended by the writer and affects the audience’s reaction towards the message and the interpretation of the message. However, communication apprehension in an essay can be reduced by using various techniques that reduce the level of anxiety and fear of the writer. The techniques in reducing communication apprehension in an essay include consideration of the nervousness, proper preparedness for the topic, and confidence in the message communicated by the essay. This article will look at the various techniques of reducing communication apprehension in an essay and comparing them. The article will also contrast the techniques and try to determine where the techniques differ and where they are useful.
An essay is a form of communication that focuses on educating, criticizing, informing, and advising the readers. Communication apprehension in an essay is common if the writer of the essay isn’t prepared or has anxiety about the topic of the essay (Aprilia). However, considering the anxiety or the nervousness, proper preparation before writing, and confidence in the topic of discussion help reduce the anxiety and fear of the topic in an essay. Reducing the fear is essential in enhancing communication of the message meant by the essay to the readers and giving the writer a platform to communicate without fear of contradiction (Aprilia). The various techniques of reducing communication apprehension in an essay are similar and different in some aspects.
First, considering the nervousness before starting an essay is essential in reducing communication apprehension. By considering fear and anxiety, a writer can focus on the areas where they feel that they are not okay and that they can mislead the audience. The consideration of the nervousness goes hand in hand with the essay’s preparation where one looks for the relevant materials and thus builds confidence in the essay they are writing Ahrens, Chelsey Ann, et al. (120). Being aware of the nervousness in writing an essay helps one prepare and have confidence in whatever they are writing and thus reduce the aspects of anticipation or prior judgment of the readers’ reaction.
The second technique of reducing fear and anxiety when writing an essay is the proper preparation of the essay’s items and elements. Proper preparation requires one to gather all the relevant information and techniques in witting for a smooth flow of the essay (Aprilia). If someone has prepared well for the essay, then they can write in confidence and deliver the required message from the essay. At times people mistake preparedness with the assembling of materials required for the essay. Still, it also includes the essay’s prior outlook in the mind of the writer considering the effects of whatever they write to the readers. A well-prepared writer is composed and can easily overcome fear and anxiety and thus produce an apparent essay. Being composed also helps deliver a well-organized easy, which enhances its effectiveness to the readers and the audience.
Another technique of reducing communication apprehension in an essay is having confidence in what you write. Confidence comes as a result of preparedness and recognition of the underlying factors of the essay. Once one has confidence, they can easily communicate in writing as the fear of writing or communicating the wrong information is reduced Britt, Megan, et al. (694). Confidence compares to the aspects of preparedness as the level of preparedness increase the level of confidence. However, some people may have levels of confidence that are not proportional to their preparedness in the essay and thus write a shoddy essay.
Recognition of nervousness, preparedness, and high confidence in writing an essay are some techniques to reduce communication apprehension in an essay. These aspects and techniques differ in some aspects and are also similar in others. Recognizing that anxiety and fear exist among all and preparing for the task ahead in writing gives one courage to tackle the essay and communicate effectively with the readers. Being prepared helps in developing confidence in whatever the writer intends to write and thus enhances communication in an essay.
Works Cited.
Aprilia, F. “The Highly-Motivated Students ‘lived Experience of Communication Apprehension and Fear of Negative Evaluation.” Diss. Sonata Dharma University, 2016.
Ahrens, Chelsey Ann, et al. “Exploring Agricultural Communications Students’ Perceptions of Communication Apprehension and Writing Apprehension in the Classroom.” Journal of Agricultural Education 57.2 (2016): 119-133.
Britt, Megan, et al. “Effect of a mindful breathing intervention on community college students’ writing apprehension and writing performance.” Community College Journal of Research and Practice 42.10 (2018): 693-707.