COM 101 Assignment 1

Assignment 1: Communication Self-Assessment  Due Week 2 and worth 30 points  In this assignment, you will be assessing how well you communicate. You will first take a communication quiz; then, you will provide a short reflection based on your quiz results.  Part 1: Take the Communication Quiz 1.Go to http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCS_99.htm and take the communication quiz to measure your communication skills. 2.Take a screenshot of your quiz results. Note: You will be submitting a screenshot of your quiz results along with your reflection.  Part 2: Review the feedback of your quiz results and create a refection discussing your results. You will write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you: 1.Summarize the results of your communication quiz by keeping the following questions in mind: 1.What kind of communicator did you believe you were prior to taking the quiz? 2.After taking the communication quiz, what did the results tell you about how you really communicate?  2.Provide a conclusion that discusses lessons learned after taking the communication quiz. Next describe three (3) characteristics of an effective communicator; then, suggest two (2) ways you can improve your own communication 3.Use correct sentence mechanics, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.  Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: •Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with 1-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. •Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, student’s name, professor’s name, course, and date. (The cover page is not included in the required page count.)