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Self-Evaluation Paper Guidelines

Purpose: the student will write a formal paper focusing on evaluation of own learning experience(s) and performance in theory and lab (121 & 131). Requirements for the paper:

1. APA format. 2. Paper should be no longer than 4 typed pages (not including title page). One point will

be deducted for each additional page. 3. Briefly discuss each of the focus areas listed on the grading form. A specific example is

expected for each focus area. 4. On a scale of 1-3 (values identified below), write the number you believe represents

how well you did in each focus area under “Student (self)” and submit an electronic copy of this form with your paper on Canvas.

5. Due date: Second to last day of classes – see Canvas for date (theory). 6. Submit an electronic version of your paper to Canvas (Assignments; Self-Evaluation

Paper) with a copy of this document including your self-scoring as indicated above. Maximum number of points: 10 These points will be added to your grade after the testing grades are computed, indicating you have at least 75% (2.0) on testing grades. (Self) Scoring of points: 3 = excellent 2 = average 1 = below average or poor

Focus area

Student

(self)

Points

Possible

Lab (and class) participation What experiences / information did I share related to the topic of discussion? Did I ask appropriate questions/ seek clarification of content? Work (sub-group) group activities: How did I facilitate outcomes in the small (sub-group) discussions?

What ‘new’ task and maintenance roles did I try in the small group sessions? (see Arnold & Boggs for list of roles) Include at least 3 roles.

How did I provide feedback to other members of the group? Which areas do I need to improve?

2

Leadership / Evaluation activities: Discuss the 1-2 major things I learned about myself and working with groups related to:

1. Oral presentation 2. Peer evaluation oral presentation 3. Group process in lab (131)

2

Self-awareness:

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NURS 121 Communication Theory 17

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Focus area

Student

(self)

Points

Possible

My attitude in relation to the course/ discussion/ peers and how it changed (if it did).

Give an example of when a value or perception different than your own was challenging to accept.

What is my communication style? My strengths? Areas needing improvement? How do my personality traits impact my communication style/ interpersonal

relationships? How have I applied theory concepts learned in this class in my personal

relationships What impact does my culture/ ethnicity/ background have on my communication? Give two examples of peer feedback you have given in communication lab. A communication goal for second quarter is: Format (do not need to write to this area) Did I include an introduction for the paper? Did I use correct spelling, complete sentences, and paragraphs? Is there a conclusion, summary included in the paper? Is the paper presented in APA format?

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Student name_____________________ Date________________ Comments: Instructor__________________________________________Date_________Total points________ /10