Part I: Listening Analysis First read the Week 2 lecture on listening and do the listening exercises to evaluate your listening skills. Then, use that information to describe an instance when you failed to be an effective listener.Next, respond to the following prompts. As you compose your responses, you should make connections to the ideas contained in the listening chapter assigned for the week.Where in the stages of listening did you experience breakdown?What was the reason you failed to listen effectively?What could you have done differently to improve your listening?This part of the assignment should be written with at least four paragraphs (with a minimum of three to four sentences each) of commentary, which is in addition to any quoting from the exercise itself you may choose to do. It may be helpful to explain your thought process and provide examples to give explanation to your descriptions of why you feel that way. This is not a formal paper, but college-level spelling, grammar, and syntax are expected.Part II: Small Group and Public Speaking Strategies Later in this course, you will read chapters that address skills in both small group communication and public speaking. This assignment is intended to get you thinking about those skills before that information is covered in class, so know that you are not expected to have fully researched responses for this part of the Week 2 assignment.Using the Communication Improvement Strategy Table from the Week 1 Lecture, develop an improvement strategy that follows it according to the following assessments:the checklist describing the skills covering small-group communication in Chapter 9 on page 189; andthe Test Yourself inventory on public-speaking apprehension in Chapter 11 on page 209 OR the checklist describing the steps in preparing a speech on page 234.You may choose to format these into tables or write them in paragraph form. With whichever option, you should have clear labels for the four main areas: problem, goal, plan, and test of measurability.Part III: Presentation Topics and Research Ideas Based on the improvement strategies and work on the CCC that you have completed up to this point, put together a numbered list of at least six presentation topics you might have an interest in researching and developing for the Week 6 assignment. Rank the topics with your strongest choice at the top of the list and the others in descending order.Using your first-topic choice, list three APA formatted references that would be suitable as research sources to support a presentation. These should be in addition to your textbook and not come from the open Web (e.g., a Google search, a blog, and so on). The best place to look is the Chamberlain University Library.Include your work for Parts I, II, and III in the same Word file (.docx).Submit your assignment.RubricWeek 2: Homework 2Week 2: Homework 2CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeListening Analysis20.0 ptsPaper addresses all aspects of Part I: Listening Analysis17.0 ptsPaper addresses most aspects of Part I: Listening Analysis14.0 ptsPaper addresses some aspects of Part I: Listening Analysis11.0 ptsPaper addresses few aspects of Part I: Listening Analysis0.0 ptsNo effort20.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpeaking Strategies10.0 ptsPaper addresses all aspects of Part II: Small Group and Public Speaking Strategies8.5 ptsPaper addresses most aspects of Part II: Small Group and Public Speaking Strategies7.0 ptsPaper addresses some aspects of Part II: Small Group and Public Speaking Strategies6.5 ptsPaper addresses few aspects of Part II: Small Group and Public Speaking Strategies0.0 ptsNo effort10.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting5.0 ptsThroughout the whole work, the writing · actively engages with the topic · is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation · demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety4.0 ptsThroughout most of the work, the writing · actively engages with the topic · is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation · demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety3.0 ptsThroughout some of the work, the writing · actively engages with the topic · is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation · demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety2.0 ptsThroughout little of the work, the writing · actively engages with the topic · is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation · demonstrates strong word choice and sentence variety0.0 ptsNo effort5.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength5.0 ptsCommentary includes at least three paragraphs of three to four sentences each4.0 ptsCommentary includes at least three paragraphs but the paragraphs are less than 3 sentences each3.0 ptsCommentary includes only two paragraphs or the paragraphs are less than 3 sentences.1.0 ptsCommentary has only one paragraph or the paragraphs are shorter than 3 – 4 sentences.0.0 ptsNo Effort5.0 ptsTotal Points: 40.0

Perception of messages is not as straightforward as we need it to be, nor as easy. How can our understanding of perception help us become more effective communicators?This is for discussion post. APA format with reference. DiscussionCriteria Outstanding or higher level of performance Very good or high level of performanceCompetent or satisfactory level of performancePoor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performanceInitial Post ContentAddresses all aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding regarding all weeklyconcepts.Addresses most aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of most of the weeklyconceptsAddresses some aspects of the initial discussion question(s), applying experiences, knowledge, and understanding of some of the weeklyconcepts.Minimally addresses the initial discussion question(s) or does not address the initial question(s).Initial PostEvidence & SourcesIntegrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings** ORonline lessons, AND at least one outside scholarly source.*** Sources are credited.*Integrates evidence to support discussion from assigned readings** ORonline lessons. Sources are credited.*Integrates evidence to support discussion only from an outside source with no mention of assigned reading** or lesson. Sources are credited.*Does not integrate any evidence.Follow-Up Post 1Response furthers the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.Response furthers the dialogue by adding somedepth to the discussion.Response does not further the dialogue significantly; adds little depth to the discussion.Does not respond to another student or instructor.Follow-Up Post 2Response furthers the dialogue by providing more information and clarification, thereby adding much depth to the discussion.Response furthers the dialogue by adding somedepth to the discussion.Response does not further the dialogue significantly; adds little depth to the discussion.Does not respond to another student or instructor.Professional CommunicationPresents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).Presents information in an organized manner (few errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).Presents information using understandable language but is somewhat disorganized (some errorsin English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).Presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).

Write one summary paragraph, one analysis paragraph for each of the 5 attached articles. You will provide the citation for the reading in MLA/APA/Chicago format. Make sure you are consistent with the citations. It should be in alphabetical order. The first paragraph is a summation of the article. Give the title of the article and the scholar. State the author’s thesis. State how it was supported or not supported. How did the author conclude? This paragraph is to be 5-7 sentences. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the article. The second paragraph you are relating the reading to race, gender, class and ethnicity. How or why is this reading pertinent to these concepts. If you were conducting research, how would this article/book chapter, etc connect to your research? This paragraph is to be 5-7 sentences. In both paragraphs you want to exhibit understanding and critical engagement of the text. This is more than a summary. Your final work should include 5 pages, each page should be summarizing & analyzing each attached article. Note that you don't need to make a relation or correlation between the articles and there should all be individual reports for each on 5 separate sheets.