DISCUSSION: COMS 105 Unit 4 – Discussion Board
DISCUSSION: COMS 105 Unit 4 – Discussion Board
DISCUSSION: COMS 105 Unit 4 – Discussion Board
Primary Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 200–250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
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For this Discussion Board, please complete the following:
Active listening is one of the most important interpersonal communication skills to master. When we choose to actively listen to others, it has many positive benefits for both our personal and professional lives.
Read the following article for tips on practicing active listening:
How to Practice Active Listening
Think of a situation in your personal or professional life where 1 (or more) of these techniques would have helped you communicate more effectively. These techniques include the following:
Making eye contact
Not interrupting
Paraphrasing what has been said
Showing interest and asking questions
Being open and withholding judgment
Being patient
Answer the following questions:
How would these techniques have helped you better handle the situation?
Why do you think developing these techniques is your biggest opportunity for growth and improvement in active listening?
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 50–100-word reply about their Primary Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following question:
What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
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Discussion Board Rubric
Expectation Points Possible Points Earned Comments
Application of Learning Material Content: Post demonstrates understanding of Learning Material content.
20
Application of Course Knowledge: Post contributes unique perspectives or insights gleaned from personal experience or examples from discipline.
20
DB Responses: Responds substantively to two posts. Responses encourage interaction in the Discussion Board and classroom community.
20
Organization: Post presents information logically and is clearly relevant to discussion topic.
8
Professional Language: Posts contain accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation with few or no errors. (APA formatting is not required.)
7
Total Points
75
Total Points Earned
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