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 tohttp://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.
