A more formal explanation - 2

• The message

  • The actual result of the encoding process
  • The form that the message takes depends on the channel used

    • Examples: speech, document, memo, Email, voice mail, phone call, etc

• The channel

  • The medium through which the message is carried

    • From sender to receiver
    • Note: Different media may be more or less reliable

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