Effective Communication

COM205: Week 2 Assignment Page 1

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Worksheet: Fact or Opinion

Assignment Overview

Communicating effectively requires the ability to tell the difference between fact and opinion. If you identify your opinions when communicating, it sends a clearer message. When opinions are stated as facts, misunderstandings can occur. This assignment measures your ability to differentiate between fact and opinion. It also provides an opportunity for you to explain how distinguishing fact from fiction aids in communicating effectively.

Assignment Details:

Perform the following tasks:

· Complete the reading assignment and the interactive lesson before attempting this assignment.

· Attend the instructor session to prepare for this assignment.

· To complete the assignment:

· Research the definition of fact and opinion.

· Research 20 statements on the worksheet to determine either an “F” or an “O”, in the blank in front of each statement, using the following guidelines:

· Mark an “F” if you believe the statement is communicating a Fact

· Mark an “O” if you believe the statement is communicating an Opinion

· Describe, in 2 or 3 well-developed sentences, how being able to distinguish fact from opinion helps you to communicate more effectively.

· Use the proper naming convention when saving your assignment:

· COM205_wk2_assn_jsmith_mmddyyy

Grading:

Criteria	Possible Points	Points Achieved
Labeled 20 statements correctly.	20
Wrote well-developed statement that describe how being able to tell apart fact from opinion can improve communication.	20
Assignment contained no spelling, grammar or mechanical errors.	10
Total Possible Points	50

Fact or Opinion Worksheet

1. _______ Deserts are not as beautiful as forests.

2. _______ St. Patrick’s Day is associated with the country of Ireland.

3. _______ Earth’s largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean.

4. _______ Abraham Lincoln was the third president.

5. _______ Madrid is the capital of Spain.

6. _______ Leftover spaghetti is nutritious.

7. _______ Honeybees are insects.

8. _______ Baseball is much more technical than football.

9. _______ Blue is an cool color.

10. ______ Brazil is on the continent of South America.

11. ______ My parents like classical music more than pop music.

12. ______ Lemons and limes look similar except for their color.

13. ______ Sunflowers are the prettiest flowers.

14. ______ We live in a brick house.

15. ______ My aunt is the funniest person I know.

16. ______ I’m expecting a phone call in ten minutes.

17. ______ All dinosaurs are extinct.

18. ______ Horses are the most beautiful animals in the world.

19. ______ Alaska is one of the fifty United States.

20. ______ I lost my best friend’s book.

1. Using 2 to 3 well-developed sentences, describe how being able to tell fact from opinion helps you communicate more effectively.