The document is a presentation on noise in communication. It defines noise as a random signal that interferes with the message being transmitted in a communication system. It describes two types of noise: external noise caused by outside factors and internal noise caused by the receiver. The effects of noise are that it can prevent the receiver from understanding or properly functioning, reducing the efficiency and performance of the communication system. Methods for reducing noise discussed include encoding/decoding techniques, error detection and removal, using filters, ensuring proper wiring, and keeping wires away from electrical machinery.