Introduction
Background and Problem
Communication can build or tear down; thus, every person’s responsibility is to ensure appropriate and quality communication when interacting with others. For instance, when teaching, encouraging, or when offering support. One such way of ensuring quality communication is through gestures. Gestures have a close correlation with speech, persuasion process, and social perception. The process of speech presentation involves two kinds of messages to the audience. While the voice delves in transmitting verbal messages, a significant amount of information is conveyed visually through one’s manner, appearance, and physical behavior (SITE). According to (SITE), 50% of human communication occurs non verbally; thus, when one speaks, the audience draws judgment of the message based on what can be seen and heard.
Similarly, (site) observes that gestures can be used effectively as a tool to add clarity and emphasis to the words when speaking. They are also considered as powerful instruments to depict sincerity, enthusiasm, and earnestness to the audience. Thus, to communicate effectively, it is imperative to understand the meaningful use of gestures, because it could be impossible to stop using gestures, but a speaker can manage and control the outcome by using appropriate gestures.
Compared to the fact that communication exists virtually in every part of human existence, arguably less empirical research concerning the role of gestures in contributing to speech and communication quality do exist, this, therefore, creates a gap; this study thus helps contribute to the field of the study by investigating how gestures can be deployed effectively to impact positively in the outcome of communication.
Aims and Objectives
The purpose of this research is to establish how to improve the quality of communication using gestures. Therefore, to help answer the research question, the researcher will adopt the following objectives will be adopted;
- To establish the elements of quality communication.
- To investigate the effective use of gestures for effective communication.
Research Question
The research will adobe the following question as to the primary guide;
How can gestures be used effectively to ensure quality communication?
Literature Review
Gestures Overview
All good speakers employ gestures because they are arguably the most evocative forms of non-verbal communication. Studies establish that there is no other physical activity that can enhance a speech than gestures; they strengthen and support audiences’ understanding regarding a verbal message, painting a vivid picture in the mind of the audience through the dramatization of ideas. Further, gestures function as visual aids to help call and retain the audience’s attention, help dissipate nervous tension when purposely used to channel out the nervous energy inherent in speaking, and help stimulate the audience to participate in a performance indicating the response being sought actively. Equality is essential; if there is a mismatch between gestures and verbal communication, the gestures will defeat the words. Thus, it is essential to ensure that when informing, motivating, entertaining, or inspiring, the choice of gestures must always be appropriate.
Conceptual Framework
Methodology
Introduction:
This section outlines the methods and procedures that the researcher will employ, including research design, population sample, data collection, ethical concerns, and how data will be analyzed. The section will also include sampling techniques.
Research design
Participants
This sturdy will u\leverage the survey design.
Data Collection
Validity and Reliability
Ethical Consideration
Data Analysis
Timeline of the Study