Tell Your Communication Story
Outline the strengths and weaknesses of your communication
Compare thinking and behavior with the competent communicator outline
Examine the effectiveness of my communication regarding interpersonal contexts. e.g., my ability to articulate my thoughts and ideas, my listening behavior, my ability to receive and apply feedback, my conflict management skills, respecting boundaries, etc.
Examine the effectiveness of my communication regarding professional contexts e.g., how well perform in small groups, my public speaking skills, presenting in meetings, my overall professional demeanor, etc.
What communication habits have adopted?
What data can provide which supports my effective and/or ineffective communication behavior? Cite the textbook, articles, and lecture.
Reflect on the most impactful course have taken as a communication scholar (be sure to only reference a communication course).
Why was this course so impactful?
What was it about the course experience and material that influenced my thinking and behavior?
How am forever changed by this educational experience? Be specific, and cite accordingly.
Identify a theory that has shifted my thinking as a communicator, helped me better understand the communication process, or has greatly impacted my understanding of human communication behavior.
Briefly outline this theory, pointing to 2 or 3 relevant concepts that helped to illuminate this theory (be sure to define them and cite them accordingly expand on how they have impacted your thinking or behavior).
Select three peer-reviewed research articles published in the last 5-7 years that use this theory as a lens for research; one article should have an interpersonal.
What have you learned about yourself and others?
What have been the best and the most challenging parts?
