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Please provide an example of a properly crafted reference from a published text that would be found on the reference page of a research paper using APA format.

Sylves, R. (2015). Disaster policy and politics: Emergency management and homeland security (2nd edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: CQ Press. **Note** Book title should be in Italics.

What are the six basic fundamental building blocks of English grammar?

The six basic fundamental building blocks of English grammar are: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs and Punctuation.

What are three key elements required for effective communication?

The very first element that will aid in effective communication is to be a good listener. Communication is not often one way and listening will create a firm foundation for effective communication and clear understanding. The second is confidence. Be confident in your expression during an exchange of information to allow the recipient to trust your position. Finally, the third key element is empathy. Empathic sensitivity will aid you in gaining the perspective of the other party and help to develop appropriate mediums of communication. Such as: non-verbal cues, Mirroring body language, and offering encouragers in dialogue.