For this assignment, think back of a time where you think you used the wrong channel to convey a message to someone in your life. Examples could be sending a text message to break up

 For this assignment, think back of a time where you think you used the wrong channel to convey a message to someone in your life. Examples could be sending a text message to break up with someone, or emailing a boss when in both situations you should have talked to them face to face.

In a 2 page paper, written using appropriate spelling/grammar, address the items below. Remember to be descriptive, and use as much detail in your examples as possible.

1. Describe the relationship you have/had with the person in the interaction.
2. Explain which channel you used initially and why you think it was the wrong means to communicate with them.
3. Explain which channel would have been better for the situation and why you think it would have been more effective.

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 General Assignment Requirements

10% of total grade

Mastery: Advanced or exceeds achievement

Met length requirement. Minimal to no spelling and grammar errors.

Relationship Description

30% of total grade

Mastery: Advanced or exceeds achievement

An in-depth description of the relationship was given. Superior details were used throughout the description.

Initial Channel Used

30% of total grade

Mastery: Advanced or exceeds achievement

An in-depth description of the channel was given. Superior explanation of why the channel was wrong.

Explanation of Better Channel

30% of total grade

Mastery: Advanced or exceeds achievement

An in-depth explanation of the relationship was given.