Using Language Effectively

Content: % out of 70%

Met?

Comments

Describe a situation from your life in which you had trouble listening. Use this situation to identify and explain the listening barriers and strategies. (12%)

Identify two or more barriers that were present. (12%)

Explain how each barrier contributed to your inability to listen effectively. (12%)

Determine which two strategies that would allow you to cope with these barriers. (12%)

Explain how each strategy may work to eliminate a particular barrier. (12%)

The content is comprehensive and accurate. (10%)

Application of concepts from the text: % of 10%

Were listening or word barriers from the text referenced & explained? (5%)

· Listening barriers

· Self-absorption

· Unchecked emotions

· Criticism of the speaker

· Differing speech and thought rates

· Information overload

· External noise

· Listener apprehension

Were strategies from the text referenced & explained? (5%)

· Listening Strategies

· Stop, look, & listen

· Social decentering

· Empathizing

· Listen actively

· Assess Information quality

· Avoid jumping to conclusions

Mechanics and Style: % out of 20%

Were there at least 8 slides (not including title and reference page)?

Was there a pleasing design?

Were the slides consistent across the presentation?

Were there comprehensive speaker’s notes and did they contain the majority of the presentation?

Did the slides utilize white space?

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Was the spelling correct?

Total: % out of 100%

Points Possible: 75 x % =