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Week 1 communication notebook
As mentioned in that training, each week students will be required to do an exercise where they explore a theme from the class by observing others or reflecting on some course idea. Students will compile FOUR exercises for their final project – a Communication Notebook. In weeks 1, 2, 4, AND 5 students will be required to complete step 1 of each exercise in their Communication Notebook
In week 5, you must complete the fourth exercise and complete step 2 for all four exercises. Step 2 will involve connecting your findings to key themes from this class. In most weeks, you will have options to choose from. However, in this week, you will be required to address channels of communication.
Here are the instructions for completing this week’s exercise:
Speak to two people in two different ways – 1) via phone or video chat and 2) through email, messenger, or phone texting. You will ask them the same set of questions and discuss the same topic – their birthday or vacation plans. You will ask them the following questions:
What are you doing for your birthday or next vacation?
What did you do last year?
What do you want as a gift or what do you want to do while on vacation?
After your interaction, answer the following questions in the Week 1 Step 1 section of your Communication Notebook.
How much time did each exchange take (roughly)?
How well were the questions answered via phone or video chat?
How well were the questions answered via email, messenger, or phone texting?
How close did you feel to the person in the phone or video chat exchange?
How close did you feel to the person in email, messenger, or phone texting exchange?
Which interaction was most satisfying and why?
week 2 communication notebook
In Weeks 1, 2, and 4 you will complete an exercise that you will add to your Communication Notebook. While you are on the honor system, if you do not complete these exercises each week, you will be catching up on multiple exercises in Week 5, as the four exercises are the basis of your Week 5 Communication Notebook Final Paper.
While you are on the honor system, if you do not complete these exercises each week, you will be catching up on multiple exercises in Week 4, when you submit the document to your peers for feedback. As a reminder, you will be using your four exercises as the basis of your Week 5 Communication Notebook Final Paper.
This week, you will choose from the options below to explore. When you have finished the write-up, add the content to your notebook
Week 2 Exercise Instructions (choose one option):
Option 1: Violate a nonverbal cultural norm by doing one of the following:
Stand in the wrong direction, face someone, or sit down in an elevator, bus or even while in line at a store.
Wave to everyone as you walk down a busy street.
Shake the hands of as many people as possible when you greet them in the morning.
As you write about the experience, answer the following questions:
What do the norms that are usually followed in the elevator, bus or line try to establish, in terms of values or beliefs?
How does your experiment connect to one of the elements of nonverbal communication addressed in Bevan (e.g., haptics, proxemics, paralanguage or kinesics)?
How have you been trained to obey the nonverbal communication norms you normally follow?
Option 2: How gender might impact patterns of communication
Read Bevan on gender and communication. Then, ask two people (one male and one female) to allow you to record your conversations with them on your phone. Here are some themes you can discuss: the weather on that day, some news event you just heard about, or something going on in your or their family. Keep the conversation to 2 to 3 minutes. Then, listen to the recordings and make note of whether you hear the more masculine or feminine styles of communication outlined in Bevan.
In addition to what Bevan says, here are five features that are often found in more stereotypically “feminine” and “masculine” styles of communication:
Feminine Styles:
Tag questions (ending statements with phrases such as “isn’t it?” or “don’t you think?”). This is thought to undermine the speaker and demonstrate a lack of confidence.
Flowery language (phrases such as absolutely or precision of color or taste)
Hedging statements (mitigating assertiveness, including words such as “quite” or “at that time”)
Intensifiers (words such as absolutely or incredible)
Bonding (searching for common ground, agreement)
Masculine Styles:
Certainty (speaks as if from fact, rather than opinion)
Vulgarity/profanity
Sentence fragments/informality
Confrontation/argumentative
Interrupting
Did you find that you or the two people you spoke with illustrated any of these patterns of more masculine or feminine styles of communication? Write a one to two-paragraph summary of your results. Include some of the expressions you heard to demonstrate your key points.
Option 3: Stereotypes
As we have learned in Bevan, we use perceptual schemas to make sense of the world around us. These are central to communication, as they involve perception (taking in information into our minds through observing verbal and nonverbal cues), classification (putting information into categorical boxes in our minds), and then assigning meaning to those classifications, which are typically positive or negative. In this option, you will explore a broad category of schemas called “stereotypes.” To complete the task, do the following, using and citing Bevan as much as possible:
Define stereotypes, utilizing Bevan.
Explain how stereotypes are useful tools we use to make sense of the world and make choices.
Identify three common stereotypes and write a sentence that draws on them.
Explore why each stereotypical sentence can be destructive.
List some steps we can take to mitigate the negative impacts of stereotypes
Week 4-communication notebook
This week, you have three options for your exercise. When you have finished the write-up, add it to your notebook and complete the one-question check-in quiz. You must submit the quiz by Day 7 (Monday) of class to earn credit for doing this exercise.
Option 1: Conversation management and the four “C”s
Review the themes covered in section 7.2 of Bevan. Then, go have a conversation with someone. Ask them for permission to record it. As you replay it, answer the following questions:
How did you or the other party convey confidence, creativity, caring, or consideration?
How did the conversation allow you build or sustain what Bevan calls “rapport?”
What did you note about open-ended questions, turn-taking, and mirroring?
Option 2: Assisting Others
When was the last time someone provided you with social support or you provided others with support? What were the circumstances? Which type(s) of social support did they use (action-facilitating, nurturing, emotional, instrumental, informational)? Was it appropriate for the situation? Try to list both nonverbal or verbal cues that were used when giving the support.
Option 3: Relationship Maintenance
Take a moment to evaluate one of your own relationships or the relationship of someone close to you.
What types of positive relationship maintenance behaviors related to communication outlined in chapter 8 in Bevan are used in this close relationship?
What different communication techniques are used in different types of relationships?
When you are done, be sure to add this to your “Communication Notebook.” Here, you only have to complete the first halves of each question. For the week 5 final paper, you will need to complete the second halves as well. So, be sure to complete the entire assignment.
Week 5-communication notebook
Week 5 Exercise Instructions (choose one option):
Option 1: Social support
Think of a time when someone provided you, or you provided someone, with social support.
What type(s) of social support outlined in Bevan did you or they use?
What type of verbal and nonverbal cues were used to provide this support.
Was it appropriate for the situation and why?
Option 2: Relationship equity
Report on a time when you felt you were in an unbalanced relationship.
Did you feel underbenefited or overbenefited?
Based on what you have learned in Bevan, what are some specific verbal and nonverbal messages or behaviors you might use to restore equity in a close relationship?
How would you use different messages or behaviors if you were underbenefited versus overbenefited?
Option 3: Are you a chameleon?
In chapter 11, Bevan reports on the value of being a chameleon, where you can change your communication style to suit the scenario. This requires being highly aware and mindful of yourself, others, and the choices you make. In this exercise, you will test this theory:
Put yourself in a challenging position in your personal or professional life. If you are at work, speak up at a meeting or talk to your co-worker or boss about the topic. If you at home, have a difficult conversation with someone you care about.
Before you have the conversation, think about the cultural norms for this exchange. What are they? Are you following or violating those norms?
As you have the conversation, be mindful of where you are emotionally, and where they are. Report on those emotions and the role of empathy and emotional intelligence in the exchange.
How did it go? Did you feel you were closer to being a “chameleon?”
Instructions for completing the Communication Notebook:
Describe your findings for the four exercises.
For each exercise you will then complete step 2 for each by applying what you have learned during this class on the basic principles of effective communication, ideas of the self, or culture to your exercise results.
For each exercise you must cite at least two resources to support you and one can be a video. (Final paper video options below)
For the final document, you must use and cite two course readings (and one must be Bevan) and two course videos.
Note that you will be required to use and cite Bevan at least once for each exercise, but you should use them much more.
Review the Final Paper Video OptionsPreview the document document for a list of videos you can use.
Below is the communicaton notebook final paper insturctions based on what was previously done in week 1, 2, 4, 5 communication notebooks (I have also included below/end-- the blank communciation notebook that needed to be used)
Communication Notebook Final Paper Training
In this communication notebook, you will demonstrate what you have learned about key elements of interpersonal communication. If you have been keeping up with the four weekly “exercises,” you will already be prepared to do this final assignment! Simply complete step two for each, which will involve connecting your key points to key themes that are the foundation of this class.
The notebook is worth 20% of your overall course grade. It must be 1,200 to 1,600 words (about 5 to 6.5 pages) of original, double-spaced content. Follow all APA style guidelines, including properly citing sources. Cite and use Bevan, one additional course reading, and two course videos. All the videos are in one document in the week "Required resources” section of the class, under “Supplemental Materials,” and is labeled “Final Paper Video Options.” Here are step-by-step instructions to completing this assignment:
Step 1 Review what you have. You should have done FOUR exercises. Week 1 required that you cover channels of communication. The others allowed you to choose. For those, choose ONE of these and report on the results.
Step 2 Fill in the gaps. In step 1, you will be required to complete multi-part questions for each exercise. Be sure you have done all required elements. In step 2, you will make connections between your experience/observations and one of three themes from Bevan: basic principles, ideas of the self, or culture. Be sure that your connections are thoughtful, meaningful, and logical. To be thoughtful, engage with Bevan by pointing to specific points that they have made that your exercise helps support or even refute. To be meaningful, explain the significance of your findings. Why should the reader care about what you are saying? To be logical, ensure that the links you make between Bevan and your observations and findings have a coherent connection. For example, if you discuss nonverbal cues only and there is no dialog, you probably would not discuss listening. Consider revisiting the week 1 training on citations and exercises, as it offers some additional pointers and examples.
Step 3 Cite sources to help you make your points. As you write, look for connections between what you say and what others have said. Let’s say you are writing about violating a nonverbal communication norm. You would use Bevan on the functions of nonverbal communication or one of the “types” of nonverbal communication they address (e.g. haptics, kinesics, paralanguage, proxemics, or nonverbal vocalizations). Don’t forget that for the entire notebook you will be citing at least four sources for the four questions: TWO course readings (Bevan and at least one other) and TWO course videos. Given that you are connecting each of your exercises to one of three themes from Bevan, you will likely cite her in every response. Your reference list will thus include Bevan and then three other sources to earn proficient or higher for the use of experts to support you.
Step 4 Demonstrate what you have learned. Your instructor is looking for evidence that you have read required course content, selected additional recommended readings and videos. We want to see you explain key points, engage with experts on the topics, and demonstrate the knowledge you have gained over the last five weeks. It will be almost impossible to earn a passing grade if you have no citations to experts.
Step 5 Review your work. Did you do everything that was required of you? Read all the rubric wording carefully and be honest as you assess yourself.
Step 6 Utilize tools to help you with writing and citations. Run a Grammarly and or Grammar/Spell Check to check for writing errors. Run a Turnitin report to ensure you have no quoted material that is not properly cited. Here are instructions for how to run the Turnitin originality report:
As usual, feel free to ask your instructors any questions you might have. That is why they are there! Good luck!
Final Paper Video Options
For the Communication Notebook Final paper, you will be required to use and cite two of the following videos. They are divided by theme, and here is a list of the themes covered:
Principles of Effective Communication:
Principle 1 - Taking responsibility – 1) Why lying matters; 2) The power of truth
Principle 2 - Shared meaning – Creating a shared world through conversation
Principle 3 - Multiple views - Disagreeing
Principle 4 - Respect – 1) Living shame-free; 2) Inclusion
Principle 5 – Listening - How to have a good conversation
Principle 6 - learning and practice - Effective digital conversation
Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Communication:
There are five videos on the following topics - The power of personality; social media and mental health; building self-confidence; introversion; and building self-esteem.
Culture
1) Verbal and nonverbal cues: language and though; linguistic prejudice, nonverbal communication in intercultural contexts.
2) Race and ethnicity: Overcoming biases; focusing on similarity over differences;
3) Social class: On being tribes.
4) Gender: gender and credibility; gender, communication and the brain; and gender and different styles.
5) Miscellaneous: First impressions; how to get along with different generations; the secret to better work; and the value of empathy and vulnerability.
Principles of Effective Communiction
Principle 1 - Take responsibility for your behavior
Option 1: Why lying matters
Meyers, P. (2011, July). The truth about lying [Video file]. Ted.com. https://www.ted.com/talks/pamela_meyer_how_to_spot_a_liar?referrer=playlist-5_talks_on_the_truth_about_lyi
Description: Author Pamela Meyer studies those who “spot lies” and complicates our understanding of lying. As you watch, see how she addresses the social element of lying, thus linking it to interpersonal communication. In fact, she even says we must cooperate on some level to be lied to! Why does she believe telling the truth is so important? What “responsibility” do we have as receivers to be aware of liars and our weaknesses toward certain types of lies?
Option 2: The power of truth telling
Carter, C. (2017, March 24). The power of truth telling [Video file]. TEDx: Thatcher School. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgywq8sQxMo
Description: In this talk, Dr. Christine Carter addresses how important telling the truth, to both oneself and others, is central to human health and happiness. While truth-telling is accepted as a cultural “norm” and a central value to most people, she explores the deeper importance of telling the truth. Pay special attention to subtle ways she addresses both interpersonal and intrapersonal communication and the idea of authenticity and its relationship to truth.
Principle 2 - Shared meaning
The Ling Space. (2016, January 13). How do we create a shared world in conversation? Common ground [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQqXmhqM13U
Description: Linguist Moti Lieberman explains the importance of finding common ground and how it allows communication to be smoother and easier. Pay attention to his idea of backchannel responses specifically and how we can use common history or common knowledge to break the ice and connect with others.
Principle 3 - Acknowledge multiple views
Wood, Z. R. (2018, April). Why it’s worth listening to people you disagree with [Video file]. TED Talks. https://www.ted.com/talks/zachary_r_wood_why_it_s_worth_listening_to_people_we_disagree_with
Description: In this powerful speech, author Zachary Wood addresses the importance of having conversations with those with whom we disagree. He is an advocate of having uncomfortable conversations as that allows us to “achieve progress” and “gain a deeper understanding of humanity.”
Principle 4 – Respect others as well as yourself
· Respect oneself and others
Thore, W. (2016, July 8). Living a shame-free life [Video file]. TEDx – Greensboro. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaXBYcfVYZM
Description: In this speech by media personality Whitney Thore, she shares her story of self-acceptance of being fat. Thore shares valuable information about both intrapersonal and interpersonal communication. She puts actions before confidence, rather than the reverse, supporting this week’s themes of self-image and self-esteem.
· Inclusion
Castleberry-Singleton, C. (2016, June 8). The answer is dignity & respect [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNoS8OuI-G8
Description: Activist Candi Castleberry-Singleton is an advocate for inclusion, in all settings. As you watch, consider how this is linked to Bevan’s points on respect and acknowledging multiple views.
Principle 5 - Listen and evaluate the other person’s statement before responding
Headlee, C. (2015, May 7). How to have a good conversation [Video file]. TEDx – Creative Coast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6n3iNh4XLI
Description: Journalist Celeste Headlee offers advice about the importance of genuinely listening and says that it is important to acknowledge that communication involves both a speaker and a hearer. We must learn to listen to understand, not just to reply.
Principle 6 – Learn and Practice your communication skills
Morris-Brown, H. (2016, February 1). The psychology of communicating effectively in a digital world [Video file]. Ted Talks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aPaRWUqO-w
Description: While Bevan focuses on being appropriate and effective, in this presentation Helen Morris-Brown explains how to be an effective communicator in the online world specifically. Does this relatively new form of communication require new rules or is enough to transfer the cultural guidelines of the face-to-face world?
Interpersonal/Intrapersonal Communication
Option 1 – Personality
Little, B. (2016, February). Who are you really? The power of personality [Video file]. Ted Talks. https://www.ted.com/talks/brian_little_who_are_you_really_the_puzzle_of_personality
Description: In this speech, psychologist Brian Little addresses the impact of personality types and being introverted and extroverted specifically. As you watch, pay attention to the ways he links introversion and extroversion to specific ways of thinking and communicating. How can you relate this to the ideas of self that were addressed in Bevan?
Option 2 - Is social media hurting your mental health?
Parnell, B. (2017, June 22). Is social media hurting your mental health? [Video file]. Ted Talks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czg_9C7gw0o
Description: In this presentation, digital marketing expert Bailey Parnell addresses many themes covered in Bevan, including the importance of social comparison, how we judge our own self-worth, and what social media might be doing to our ideas of self. Discuss those connections when you do your post.
Option 3 - The skill of self-confidence
Joseph, I. (2012, January 13). The skill of self confidence [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-HYZv6HzAs
Description: Here, athletic Director, Dr. Ivan Joseph explores the importance of positive self-talk and the relationship between intrapersonal and interpersonal communication and self-esteem. As you watch, think through how it illustrates points from Bevan.
Option 4 - On Being an Introvert
Cain, S. (2012, February). The power of introverts [Video file]. Ted.com. https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts.
Description: Often maligned, in this presentation, author Susan Cain addresses the strengths of introverts and how they get through in the world. This is a good primer for next week on culture, as you will see that the dominant culture celebrates extroversion. Think of the ways that she “accommodated” others in her cultural choices. As you watch, think through how she discusses a bias against introversion and why it is both unfair and unproductive. How can this be seen through styles of communication she mentions?
Option 5 – Building self-esteem
Everett, N. (2013, February 8). Meet yourself: A user’s guide to building self-esteem [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOrzmFUJtrs
Description: Activist Niko Everett addresses the importance of “practicing” self-confidence, including the use of positive self-talk. She explores the relationship between interpersonal and intrapersonal communication and even mentions the looking glass mentioned in Bevan.
Culture
Verbal and nonverbal cues
Option 1 - Language and Thought:
Boroditsky, B. (2017, November). How language shapes the way we think [Video file]. TEDWomen. https://www.ted.com/talks/lera_boroditsky_how_language_shapes_the_way_we_think
Description: This video explores the ways language shapes patterns of thinking, from assigning blame to categorizing color. Cognitive scientist Lera Borowotski explains that thought is likely impossible without language and it structures our sense of reality. As you watch, think about the links between language and values, traditions, and norms.
Option 2 - Linguistic prejudice:
Lieberman, M. (2014, November 12). Sociolinguistics and dialects [Video file]. The Ling Space. http://www.thelingspace.com/episode-11.
Description: Linguist Moti Lieberman explains the idea of dialects and contends that all are equal, from a scientific position. However, through class, age, region, religion, or other factors, some can frame theirs as superior or “proper,” while others are not (a type of prejudice). This is true of African American Vernacular English specifically. As you watch, think about whether one should be strategic about how they speak in different contexts to achieve their goals.
Option 3 - Nonverbal communication
Riccardi, P. (2014, October 21). Cross cultural communication [Video file]. TED X – Bergen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyofREc5Jk
Description: An Italian who lived in England and then moved to Norway discusses the many cultural differences he has witnessed. As you watch, focus on the ways he addresses nonverbal cues specifically.
Race and Ethnicity:
Option 1 - How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them.
Myers, V. (2014, December 15). How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them [Video file]. TED: Beacon Street. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYyvbgINZkQ&feature=youtu.be&t=833
Description: In this video, diversity advocate Verna Myers suggests we make three changes to adjust our attitudes about black men specifically. First, we should counter the negative images that surround us with positive. Second, we should expand our horizons. And third, when we see something, we should say something. As you watch, think through the moments when she addresses perception, attitude, and behavior.
Option 2 - Focusing on similarity over difference:
Nimenya, S. (2016). We are not all that different: Race and culture identity [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QuAok_Xiyg & t=338s
Description: Activist Seconde Nimenya addresses the idea of “difference” specifically, and how it intersects with race and ethnicity, especially in the United States. She chooses being better over being “bitter.” This allowed her to try to create bridges between cultures. Pay close attention to what she says about the idea of “difference” and how cultural training focuses on difference can lead to stereotypes and biases. She shares three strategies for how we can use to celebrate difference as a value to achieve tolerance and peace.
Social class
Alvarez, L. & Kolker, A. (2001, September 23). Episode One: A nation of tribes [Video file]. People like us. The Center for New American Media, WETA, and Independent Television Series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU5MtVM_zFs
Description: In the United States, most people envision that we are classless or that almost everyone is “middle class.” But social class does exist and is not just based on income we make, but also influences how we speak, how we move and the hobbies we enjoy. Here we learn how social class subtly divides us into “tribes” and unites us within those units as well. When you watch, think about the role of both verbal and nonverbal cues in this classification system and the ways people talk about others.
Gender
Option 1 - Gender and Credibility
Chemaly, S. (2015, July 28). The credibility gap: How sexism shapes human knowledge [Video file]. TEDx: Barcelona Women. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJqtUUDhaxA
Description: Professor Soraya Chemaly argues that sexism structures the world. As you watch, consider the ways implicit bias might be linked to biased language. Focus on the verbal and nonverbal elements and how culture structures both our ideas, knowledge, and our lives. Think about the idea of credibility specifically and how this is linked to the principles of effective communication addressed in week 1. This leads to different experiences for women or men.
Option 2 - Gender, communication, and the brain
Scott, S. (2014, July 31). Men, women and language – a story of human speech [Video file]. TED: UCL Women. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iteK4P0nDO8
Description: Neuroscientist Sophie Scott disputes many of the claims others have made about how gender impacts patterns of communication. After discussing the complex process for even making language, Scott explains that we all use conversation as a type of “social grooming” and that men and women do it equally.
Option 3 - Gender and Different Styles
Nelson, A. (2014, April 30). A paradigm for understanding how men and women communicate [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooc5pOrYP24
Description: Communication specialist Audrey Nelson addresses discusses some basic differences between men and women speaking patterns. Specifically, she outlines how women tend to be more indirect and men more direct, that men are more goal-oriented and women more process—oriented, men are more content-oriented and women are more feeling-oriented, and men are more self-oriented and women more other-oriented. Think of how these are connected to Bevan’s points.
Miscellaneous:
Option1 - First impressions
Cabane, O. F. (2011, November 24). The science of first impressions [Video file]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zRZ5j2O07w
Description: Writer and coach Olivia Fox Cabane explains the ongoing importance of first impressions has not gone away. She addresses the importance of visualization, imagination, and showing interest in others. As you watch, think about how might you apply some of the advice she offers on workplace relationships or making an “impression” at work.
Option 2 – Intergenerational communication
Donohue, M. (2016, December 13). How to get along with Boomers, GenXers and Millennials [Video file]. TEDX Toronto. https://youtu.be/RtDxPcQ8GJg
Description: Scholar Mary Donohue explores the role of generational categories in styles of communication. She sees boomers as focused on legacy and are geared toward auditory exchanges, gen-Xers are seen as builders and are focused on the visual, and Millennials are adapters and adopters. She offers advice about how to address generational differences. Look to see if you see any links to Bevan on intergenerational communication.
Option 3 – The secret to better work
Achor, S. (2012, February 1). The happy secret to better work [Video file]. TED Talks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLJsdqxnZb0
Description: In a reversal of logic, positive psychologist Shawn Achor emphasizes that we should be happy then work, not that we should try to become happy as a result of work. What might this mean in terms of our patterns of intrapersonal or interpersonal communication? So, instead of thinking that success leads to happiness, we must think of how happiness leads to success. Is your job satisfaction (happiness) determined by your external world or your internal processing of your work?
Option 4 - Values - The value of empathy and vulnerability
Brown, B. (2010). The power of vulnerability [Video file]. TEDxHouston. https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?referrer=playlist-when_you_re_having_a_hard_time
Description: Storyteller-researcher Brene Brown explores the idea of empathy and how it is fundamental to positive relationships. Connecting to others is at the center of her speech and we do this through both verbal and nonverbal communication. The opposite of connection is shame. Watch her speech to hear more about how to overcome shame, be compassionate, and connect to others. Much of this involves being vulnerable. Can vulnerability lead to healthier relationships? Watch her speech to see if you agree.
Communication Notebook
This is the form you will use to record all of your weekly exercise notes. In weeks 1, 2, 4 and 5 you will update this document with the new exercise you complete. You only have to answer three questions, through week 4. Then, in week 5, you will be required to complete questions two for each week’s exercise. You will be required to use Bevan, one course reading from the required or recommended list, and TWO course videos. See the resources box for the week 5 paper instructions for a list of videos, but you can use any from class. They should all be listed in a reference list at the end of this document and they should all comply with APA style guidelines.
Week 1: Channels of Communication
Step 1 - Describe the findings. (100 to 150 words) – Only this part is due at the end of week 1
· How much time did each exchange take (roughly)? (1 to 2 sentences)
· How well were the questions answered via phone or video chat? (1 to 2 sentences)
· How well were the questions answered via email, messenger, or phone texting? (1 to 2 sentences)
· How close did you feel to the person in the phone or video chat exchange? (1 to 2 sentences)
· How close did you feel to the person in email, messenger, or phone texting exchange? (1 to 2 sentences)
· Which interaction was most satisfying and why? (1 to 2 sentences)
Step 2 - Apply what you have learned during this class, especially the basic principles of effective communication, ideas of the self, or culture, to your exercise results, citing at least two course resources to support you and one can be a video. (This must be 200 to 250 words.) Due week 5.
Week 2: Please list your exercise: ___________________________
Step 1 - Describe the findings. (100 to 150 words) – Due week 2
Step 2 - Apply what you have learned during this class, especially the basic principles of effective communication, ideas of the self, or culture, to your exercise results, using and citing at least two course resources to support you and one can be a video. (This must be 200 to 250 words.) Due week 5.
Week 4: Please list your exercise: ___________________________
Step 1 - Describe the findings. (100 to 150 words) – Due week 4
Step 2 - Apply what you have learned during this class, especially the basic principles of effective communication, ideas of the self, or culture, to your exercise results, using and citing at least two course resources to support you and one can be a video. (This must be 200 to 250 words.) Due week 5.
Week 5: Please list your exercise: ___________________________
Step 1 - Describe the findings. (100 to 150 words) – Due week 5
Step 2 - Apply what you have learned during this class, especially the basic principles of effective communication, ideas of the self, or culture, to your exercise results, using and citing at least two course resources to support you and one can be a video. (This must be 200 to 250 words.) Due week 5.
