Interpersonal Communications Unit 1 discussion
Discussions are fundamental to shared learning, so please be sure to participate early and often!
After you have completed the Reading, and without reviewing your classmate's responses, post your initial response to the following Discussion. Your post should be at least 200-250 words in length and should extend the discussion of the group and be supported by your course materials and/or other appropriate resources.
Principles of Interpersonal Communication
Consider the eight principals for communication effectiveness, starting on p. 25 of your textbook:
Principle 1: We Cannot Not Communicate
Principle 2: Interpersonal Communication is Irreversible
Principle 3: Interpersonal Communication Involved Ethical Choices
Principle 4: People Construct Meanings in Interpersonal Communication
Principle 5: Metacommunication Affects Meanings
Principle 6: Interpersonal Communication Develops and Sustains Relationships
Principle 7: Interpersonal Communication Is Not a Panacea
Principle 8: Interpersonal Communication Effectiveness Can Be Learned
Which of these principles do you feel is most important? Why? Please explain with at least one example.
APA format citations please
GRADING RUBRIC
Course: CM206 Interpersonal Communications
A description of all Discussion topics can be found under each of the units in the course.
Discussion Participation:Discussion topics provide a forum for students to answer important questions about the course material. The Discussion topics also allow students to asynchronously interact with their instructor and other students in the class. Additionally, students have the opportunity to ask their classmates and instructor questions about the course material as well as share experiences that contribute to the learning objectives.
Please find your Discussion Board Rubrics for all discussions below.
Discussion Board Participation Rubric
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Maximum 30 points
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Discussion Grading Criteria (30 points)
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0-15 points
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Content: Student answered all questions. Student demonstrated an understanding of the course material by providing clear connections and references to previous and/or current unit materials with specific examples (personal and/or professional and/ or personal), posts are on topic, and contribute to the quality of the discussion and incorporate the course concepts and key terms from the text.
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0-10 points
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Participation: Meaningfully responded to classmates 2+ times and promotes continued discussion with responses to classmates that add value by advancing the group's discussion
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0-5 points
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Mechanics: Grammar and spelling is correct and meets minimum word requirement while including clear APA formatted citations and reference from the text and course materials.
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