Communication Styles Discussion

I’m working on a communications discussion question and need a sample draft to help me learn.

I NeED TWO SEPARATE COMPLETE DISCUSSION

Introduction to Communication

Create a new discussion thread titled “Your Name: Discussion #1” that fully answers and explores the question below.

Your post should be at least 200 words, be well written (including correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation), and cite our text at least once. Your initial post is due by midnight on Thursday. You must then respond to at least two classmates’ posts by midnight Sunday. Your response posts should be at least 100 words each and should not simply be “I agree. Good point.” Use these responses to offer support, expand on an idea with your own examples or elaboration, or pose questions to the original poster.

Though you will not be graded on your specific viewpoints, you WILL need to show understanding of concepts in your writing. Your 50 possible points will be derived from the following guidelines:

Grading Criteria:

1. Posts were submitted on time: original thread by Thursday night, response posts by Sunday night

2. Length requirement met: original post (200 words) and response posts (100 words each)

3. College-level writing: evidence of proofreading (grammar, spelling, sentence structure) and at least one citation of our text in your writing

4. Original post fully answers the question in a way that shows critical thinking and course concept understanding

5. Response posts either expand on an idea, support your classmates, or ask questions to your classmates (or all three!)

Below is an example of how to cite an idea from our OER textbook in your writing:

I’m trying to pay more attention to how I act around others. According to Chapter 1 of our text, a big aspect of being a competent communicator is being mindful of our own communication (Communication in the Real World). For example, if I feel tired or in a bad mood, I notice that my tone of voice is sharper towards my family.

Then, at the end of your writing, you’ll cite our OER text, including the chapter you were referencing. See example:

Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies . (2016). Chapter 1

You are welcome to also use direct quotes from our text, and/or use information from other sources, but this is not required.

Discussion #1 Prompt:

After reading our first chapters on communication and reflecting on your own ability to communicate with others, how would you describe your own communication style? Identify at least one way you can personally increase communication competence. Your answer could include how communication meets certain needs in your life, and where you see a need for improvement. Feel free to discuss the ways your communication has changed during these last months as well.

Here is the OER textbook Link:https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/