Assignment
Start by reading and following these instructions:
1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.
2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.
3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.
4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.
Task
PART I: Video Response: Practicing Listening Skills
You will practice good listening skills and reflect on the value of active listening.
Select and listen to one of the speeches on the American Rhetoric website. As you listen to the speech, notice the speaker's main point and the nonverbal cues that provide insight into the message.
Reflecting on this speech, create a video response that addresses the following questions:
• What speech did you watch?
• What was the main point of the speech?
• What nonverbal cues did the speaker use to convey his/her message?
• What listening challenges did you experience while listening to the speech?
• What kinds of activities distracted you and/or affected your ability to listen?
• Are there any tasks you feel you can do without affecting your listening?
PART II:
Write a 500-word essay that reviews your own listening style. What listening style do you believe you have? Provide examples to support your claim.
Assignment Expectations:
• Length:
o Video: Approximately 5-8 minutes
o Essay: 500 words
• References:
o no references required, but cite any used
• Video Format:
o Upload your video response to YouTube (may be uploaded as unlisted)
o Type a transcript of your video response (about 150 words for each minute)
o Copy the link to the transcript and upload to the Assignment Dropbox
• Video Recording:
o Record your video directly on YouTube or via Screencast-o-matic.
• Submission:
o submit the Part II essay, video script and link of your video response to the Drop Box using Microsoft word or Open Office Write
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.