communication self evaluation

Assignment 1: Communication Self-Assessment
  Due Week 2 10/18/2017

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.)

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Demonstrate understanding of the basic fundamentals of communication.
• Develop  and practice communication skills, including skills in verbal,  nonverbal, listening, writing, interpersonal, perception, and critical  thinking as appropriate for the audience.
• Analyze and assess effective communication.
• Use correct sentence mechanics, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in communications.
• Write clearly and concisely about communications using proper writing mechanics.