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Part I: An effective message involves many key components including clarity, coherence, and courteousness. This assignment involves three separate steps.
First, read a sample email message on the attached worksheet, and then write down your thoughts about it.
When finished, read the article at the following site and pay attention to the seven key components of clear communication: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCS_85.ht... (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
When finished reading, you will create a written message to your instructor based off the scenario on the attached worksheet. Make sure to utilize the seven components of effective communication in your message.
Part II: Active listening is a skill which needs to be practiced. Read the article at the following website to learn key active listening strategies: http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/ActiveListening.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. When finished, watch the clip from the Big Bang Theory at the following site: (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (2:52). As you watch the video, fill out the attached worksheet and turn in for a grade. This part of the assignment is worth 20 points, 5 points for each response.
Part III: Each of us communicates differently, but our messages can be categorized into three different styles, passive, assertive, or aggressive. This assignment helps students understand the differences between each and provides practice using the most effective style, assertive communication. To complete this assignment, follow the steps below. Use the Assertive Communication Worksheet for guidance.
First, go to http://www.newlineideas.com/communication-style-qu... (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and complete the communication style assessment. This will determine whether your communication style is passive, assertive, aggressive, or passive-aggressive. Record your results in the Assertive Communication Worksheet.
When finished, read the following article for a breakdown of each style: http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/communication.htm, (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.then reference the following website for more information about differentiating between aggressive and assertive messages: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/Assertivene... (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
Once you complete the reading, create four different messages, each of which will address the same scenario. The first message should be written in the passive communication style, the second should be the aggressive style, the third should be passive-aggressive, and the fourth assertive. In addition, the third should conform to the 7C's of effective communication from the first part of the assignment.
Finally, write a one-paragraph explanation of how assertive communication will help you manage your school experience
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