Communication Theory Today (CTT)

· COM2801: Introduction to Communication Communication Theory Today (CTT) Due Date: W 10/13 by 12:30p Point Value: 50 pts. (10% of overall course grade) Length: 250 words minimum – 300 words maximum Submission: Blackboard Submission Portal (here) Assignment Overview: You are being tasked with finding an example of course material from Chapter 6 in everyday life. For your CTT essay you will do three things:

· Pick a term from Chapter 6 and define it in your own words.

· Describe an interaction you experienced that showcases that term.

· Make sure you are clear on making the link between the example and the definition.

· Don’t just give an example and say this showcases this term. Instead, you need to write about how it showcases this term. Evaluative Criteria: 1. Address the three essay prompts with thoughtful and developed responses. 2. Make sure your essay is within the 250-300 word essay range. Fewer than 250 words is an automatic 10% off. I won't grade anything beyond 300 words. 3. Essay is organized, structurally utilizes paragraphs, and the overall essay has a logical flow/progression. 4. This essay should feature your voice. Work on bringing this essay to life instead of just making sure you have checked all the boxes. 5. Grammatical correctness is necessary. Double-check spelling, punctuation, etc. when editing your essay before submission.

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