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COM1002 Introduction to Communication

Module 1 Assignment

Which Channel is the Best?

For this assignment, think back of a time where you think you used the wrong channel to convey a message to someone in your life. Examples could be sending a text message to break up with someone, or emailing a boss when in both situations you should have talked to them face to face.

In a 2-page paper, written using appropriate spelling/grammar, address the items below. Remember to be descriptive, and use as much detail in your examples as possible.

 

Describe the relationship you have/had with the person in the interaction.

Explain which channel you used initially and why you think it was the wrong means to communicate with them.

Explain which channel would have been better for the situation and why you think it would have been more effective.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

 

COM1002 Introduction to Communication

Module 2 Assignment

Receiving Feedback

How good are you at receiving feedback about yourself? Do you enjoy it or do you find it difficult? Well, for this assignment, you are going to ask two (2) people in your life to complete the feedback form below, discuss their feedback with you, and afterwards, send the completed form back to you. Their feedback will provide the basis for your paper.

Download: Module 02 Feedback Form

Do the following, to complete this assignment:

Provide the Feedback Form to at least two (2) different people in your life. Consider family members, co-workers, partners, or friends.

It would be prudent to send it to more than two (2) people, just in case some are too busy or fail to respond in a timely manner.

Once a form has been completed, BUT before you have seen/read it:

Think about the questions you will need to address below.

Meet with the respondent via phone, video chat, or in person.

Have the respondent read their answers to you.

Write a 2-page paper, using proper spelling and grammar, based on the questions below:

Who critiqued you and what is your relationship to them?

What did you perceive during your feedback session with them?

What answers surprised you?

What answers didn’t surprise you?

Did this have any influence, positive or constructive, on your perception of yourself?

At the end of your paper, copy and paste the content from the completed Feedback Forms returned by your respondents.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Name of person you are critiquing: ____________________________________

Answer the items below about the person who asked you to fill out this form. Please be as truthfully as possible.

1.            An ability/accomplishment I think you should be proud of is…

2.            I wish you would tell me more about…

3.            I wish you would talk less about…

4.            When I’m talking about something that I am interested in, I wish you would do this more…

5.            Your friends are lucky to have you in their life because…

6.            The most positive change I have seen in you lately is…

7.            I want you to know that…

 

COM1002 Introduction to Communication

Module 3 Assignment

Critique of a Speaker

For this assignment, you are going to evaluate the verbal and nonverbal aspects of a speaker’s presentation. An evaluation form is provided below to help guide your assessment of the content (what is being said) and the delivery (how it is said).

Download: Module 03 Speaker Critique Form

You have the option to go out and observe a live event, or you can watch one of the speeches from the Library Video Options provided below. The link will take you to a collection of student speeches. The recordings are classified as informative or persuasive; you are free to choose either type.

Library Video Options: Student Speeches for Analysis Series

Do the following, to complete this assignment:

Print out the Speaker Critique Form (linked above), and familiarize yourself with the elements of the presentation that you will be assessing.

View a presentation, a lecture, a sermon, or some sort of public speaking event. A live event would be great, but one of the Library Video Options (linked above) is acceptable.

During the presentation, complete the Speaker Critique Form; consider including notes to help you remember specific details later.

Write a 2-page paper, using proper spelling and grammar, that addresses the following:

Provide an introduction describing who spoke, what they spoke about, and where you heard the presentation. If you chose to use a library video, be sure to clearly identify its title and provide a link to the specific video within the series.

After the introduction, talk about what parts of the content were done well and what the speaker could have done better. Address at least 2 different elements of content.

Next, talk about what parts of the delivery were done well and what the speaker could have done better. Address at least 2 different elements of delivery.

End with a conclusive paragraph, giving your opinion about whether the speaker was effective or not. Explain your reasoning.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.

Content

	Poor	Good	Great	Excellent
Does the introduction gain the audience’s attention?	1	2	3	4
Is the topic suited for the audience?	1	2	3	4
Did the speaker have good information?	1	2	3	4

 

Delivery

	Poor	Good	Great	Excellent
Rate and Volume	1	2	3	4
Gestures and Movement	1	2	3	4
Eye Contact	1	2	3	4

 

 

COM1002 Introduction to Communication

Module 4 Course Project – Rough Draft

In a 4-page paper, written in APA format using appropriate spelling/grammar, address the items below.

View the movie you selected and watch for elements of communication from the categories below:

Culture

Perception

The Self

Listening

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Emotional Messages

Relationships

Conflict

Identify at least 4 scenes from the movie that feature different elements of communication. For instance, if the characters in the movie started a relationship and clearly showed the initiating stage of relationships, you could choose that element to write about.

For each scene:

Define the communication element that is featured.

Describe the character interactions. Be sure to provide thorough details.

Demonstrate your understanding of the communication element by analyzing how the character interactions are influenced by the communication element. Be sure to include your own insight and thoughts.

Include quotes from at least 3 credible resources into your analysis. Be sure to include APA formatted in-text citations and References for your resources.

 

COM1002 Introduction to Communication

Module 5 Course Project

For you final course project you will be submitting two files:

An updated course project paper that reflects improvements made in response to the instructor feedback you received.

A PowerPoint version of your course project.

Update Your Paper

In the previous module, you turned in a rough draft to your instructor of your written paper. Look over the comments your instructor made and make the necessary changes to the paper. Make sure if you need major revisions you take the proper time to complete your paper. It will take less time if you only have a few minor revisions.

Develop a PowerPoint

The second file you will be turning in is a PowerPoint. At some point in your career, you may need to create a report and then present that information to collegues — most likely in a PowerPoint Presentation. That is what you will be doing for this part of the project.

Your PowerPoint should include the following types of slides, for a total of 7 or more slides.

Title Slide

A content slide for each communication element

Definition of element

How the element was shown in the movie

Conclusion Slide

References Slide

When you are creating your PowerPoint, keep these things in mind:

Make sure your content is well organized and flows logically.

Use the Speaker Notes feature in PowerPoint to reduce the amount of text that appears on the slides. (The Speaker Notes will contain the text that guide what you would say while presenting the slides.)

Add pictures to the PowerPoint to demonstrate your creativity and visual communication skills.

Use proper grammar and spelling.

Cite each definition with proper APA citation style.

When developing a PowerPoint slideshow, it’s important to be mindful of how you layout your content. The slides should present key points, arranged logically, without extraneous information contributing to a cluttered look. Using the Speaker Notes feature in PowerPoint is a great way to include relevant details without overloading the slides.

For information about credible resources, creating PowerPoint presentations, or adding Speaker Notes, consult the resources below.

How do I know if a source is credible?

PowerPoint & APA: citing sources and creating reference lists in PPT presentations

Writing Guide: PowerPoints

PowerPoint FAQ

How do I add Speaker Notes to my PowerPoint presentation slides?