In Chapter 2 of your text, Bevan and Sole (2014) lay out many psychological concepts concerning the “self.” These key elements of human psychology are central to how we communicate with ourselves (intrapersonal communication) and others (interpersonal communication).   Before you start working on the post, you must complete the training Writing a Good Discussion […]

An important theme throughout this course has been being a competent communicator, which is the ability to choose a communication behavior that is both effective and appropriate for a given situation. Take some time to reflect on your improved communication skills by taking the How Good Are Your Communication Skills? Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Reading […]

To be an effective communicator we must master the core competency of listening. A willingness to listen during an interaction allows you to understand others, respond appropriately to what they say, and/or provide helpful feedback. Bevan and Sole (2014) describe ideal listening as active and empathic. In this discussion, you will take a listening quiz […]

One of the most frustrating challenges and barriers to effective interpersonal communication at work is communication apprehension. However, there are ways to overcome this challenge.   For a transcript of this video, please click herePreview the document.   Prepare Icon        Prepare: To prepare for this discussion post, do the following:   Review […]

Some students think that they do not have much of a cultural background because they were not born outside of the United States or because they do not speak another language. The truth is that everyone has a culture!       For a transcript of this video, please click herePreview the document.     […]

In this discussion, we’ll continue the brainstorming process by discussing social and civic responsibility and how it applies to our unique communities. (See Section 2.1: The Writing Process: Planning and Prewriting Strategies.) Through this discussion, you will arrive at a topic for the research-based writing project in this class.   Prepare   Prior to participating […]

Which one of the following does not follow APA style rules?     According to Jones (1998), “Students often had difficulty using APA style, especially when it was their first time” (p. 199).     According to Jones (1998), the first time is the hardest time for students to learn APA citation style.     […]

The use of personal experience is designed to:     Allow students to share their opinions.     Be the primary basis of the paper.  Nothing else is necessary.     Illustrate key points and offer advice.     Give students the opportunity to practice writing.           Question 2   To […]

Beth believes that she is an empathetic person. She frequently tries to put herself in the shoes of others when she listens to them. However she admits that she does not always let people finish their stories and often does not verbally respond. She could improve by also doing the following:     Stay away […]

Revision, editing, and proofreading are essential parts of the writing process. In this discussion, you’ll reflect upon the role of “self-editor” and how you can improve your final draft.   Prepare   Review the discussion grading criteria and read Chapter 5 in College Writing Handbook. Watch at least one TED video and explore the YouTube […]