Assignment 1: Communication Self-Assessment
Due Week 2 and worth 30 points
In this assignment, you will be assessing how well you communicate.You will first take a communication quiz; then, you will provide a shortreflection based on your quiz results.
Part 1: Take the Communication Quiz
Go to http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCS_99.htm and take the communication quiz to measure your communication skills.
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 andcreate a refection discussing your results. You will write a one to two(1-2) page paper in which you:
Summarize the results of your communication quiz by keeping the following questions in mind:
What kind of communicator did you believe you were prior to taking the quiz?
After taking the communication quiz, what did the results tell you about how you really communicate?
Provide a conclusion that discusses lessons learned after taking thecommunication quiz. Next describe three (3) characteristics of aneffective communicator; then, suggest two (2) ways you can improve yourown communication
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), with1-inch margins on all sides. Check with your professor for anyadditional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment,student’s name, professor’s name, course, and date. (The cover page isnot 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 inverbal, nonverbal, listening, writing, interpersonal, perception, andcritical 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.
