BACKGROUND:

The first section of our text book covers basic concepts of communication. These topics are grouped as a foundation which provides us a framework for additional learning. Your individual project is designed for you to demonstrate your understanding of ONE of these topics - nonverbal communication.

ASSIGNMENT:
One way to demonstrate understanding of a concept is to create an evaluation tool for the concept. In other words, you will be responsible for creating a test, and the answer key, which is designed to demonstrate your understanding of nonverbal communication. As always, remember your purpose. You are attempting to show that you understand and can apply the concepts of the nonverbal chapter.

Requirements
- Create a test consisting of 25 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.
- Your test multiple choice items should contain language of your own creation and should not come from the textbook. In other words, show your understanding by creating your own work.
- Your test items should include no more than 10 items related to definitions. The remaining items should be application (example) and synthesis (comparison) questions.
- Your multiple choice items should include examples that demonstrate your understanding of the material.
- Your short answer questions should demonstrate your understanding of the material and develop your thoughts.
- Your answer key must be complete, providing answers for both the multiple choice and short answer questions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Can I use True/False questions - No. These do not demonstrate your understanding.
Can I use other chapters of the text - No. This assignment covers only the nonverbal chapter.
Can I use examples from the book? - No. These should guide you but using them would be plagiarism!
Can I use my sample questions from class? - Yes. They are yours to use in the assignment if you would like.

Sample definition question:
Which of the following would be a good definition of vocalics?
A. The words you hear when someone speaks
B. The sounds you hear when someone sings
C. The sounds you hear when someone speaks that do not include language
D. The gestures used when someone speaks

Sample application question:
Which of the following is an example of vocalics?
A. The rate of speech when someone gives a presentation
B. The language a person uses to encode a message
C. The gestures used in a speech
D. The eye contact used in a speech

Sample synthesis question:
Which would be more important at a crowded party, vocalics or haptics?