Assignment 1

Due Date: Sunday at 11:59 pm of Unit 1 Points: 100 Overview: Assignment Brief Description: For your first assignment, you will prepare a short 2-3 minute speech introducing yourself to your classmates. You may record the video using your cell phone or webcam using the MindTap tools linked in Unit 1. You are encouraged to watch each speech to get to know your classmates, but do not have to comment on each for the discussion grade. Instructions:

• In your speech, please address the following: o What is your name or the name you preferred to be called? o What part of the United States or world do you live in? o What is your major at Post University? o What are your future career goals? o What kinds of communication skills are necessary to be successful in your

future career? o How do you think future developments in technology and media may

change or impact your future career field?

MindTap Tools:

• You will record and save your speech in Bongo platform in Mindtap: o Click on the MindTap Content folder link in the Unit. o Choose “Introduction Speech (Unit 1)” and record your introduction. o Return to the Unit in Blackboard, click on the assignment, and type ”Done”

in the box for it to be graded.

Tips and Guidelines:

• Pay attention to your presentation style. Be sure to speak loudly and clearly so the audience can hear you.

• Record your video in a small, quiet space with plenty of light and be sure there is no audio feedback on the recording.

• Position yourself in the center of the frame so your facial expressions and other body language are in clear view.

COM107: Introduction to Communication

Unit 1 Discussion: Intro Discussion Video

• Think about your appearance. Dress appropriately for your speech, like you would in a classroom environment.

• Pay attention to the time requirements and stay within the limits. • Prepare your speech and practice it a few times before submitting.

Requirements:

• Video length: 2-3 minutes • Speak clearly and concisely.

Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 1 Intro Discussion Video

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary

(0-5 Points) (6-7 Points) (8-9 Points) (10 Points) Stated name or preferred name for addressing

Name and preferred name for addressing are missing.

N/A N/A Name and preferred name for addressing presented.

Stated location Speaker’s location is missing.

N/A N/A Speaker’s location is fully and clearly defined and presented, including all details.

Stated major at Post University

Major at Post is missing or poorly presented.

Major at Post is present, but is missing key details.

Major at Post is present, but is missing minor details.

Major at Post is fully and clearly defined and presented, including all details.

Discussed furture career goals

Discussion on future career success goals is missing or poorly presented.

Discussion on future career success goals is present, but is missing key details.

Discussion on future career success goals is present, but is missing minor details.

Discussion on future career success goals is fully and clearly defined and presented, including all details.

Discussed forms of communication necessary for success in future career

Discussion on forms of communication for future career success is missing or poorly presented.

Discussion on forms of communication for future career success is present, but is missing key details.

Discussion on forms of communication for future career success is present, but is missing minor details.

Discussion on forms of communication for future career success is fully and clearly defined and presented, including all details.

Discussed how future developments in technology and media might impact future career field

Discussion on the effects of future technology developments is missing or poorly presented.

Discussion on the effects of future technology developments is present, but is missing key details.

Discussion on the effects of future technology developments is present, but is missing minor details.

Discussion on the effects of future technology developments is fully and clearly defined and presented, including all details.

Dressed appropriately

Speaker is not appropriately dressed as if

N/A N/A Speaker is appropriately dressed as if

presenting in a classroom setting.

presenting in a classroom setting.

Adequate lighting

Video is very dark or far too bright. Speaker is not distinguishable from the background.

Video is viewable but is somewhat dark or too bright. Speaker is somewhat distinguishable from the background.

Video is viewable but is slightly dark or slightly bright. Speaker is distinguishable from the background.

Video has very well balanced lighting and visually clear. Speaker stands out well from the background.

Adequate voice clarity and volume

Voice is not heard.

Voice is not easily heard and words are not articulated well.

Voice is heard but words may or may not be articulated well.

Voice is clearly heard and words are articulated well.

Video time length

Less than 2 or more than 3 minutes.

N.A N/A More than 2 and less than 3 minutes.