This assignment enables you to explore ways to become a more effective communicator interpersonally.

Part A consists of three sections - primary research, a literature review, an action plan.

Primary Research - finding out about yourself and the impact of your communication style ( 800 - 1200 words)

Complete specific online exercises, in class exercises/quizzes. Record the result.Obtain feedback from others to identify and learn more about elements of your Communication Style that you need/could improve. Report the key findings about yourself as a communicator, identify the areas that need some work

Literature review - Secondary research - (1000 - 1500 words)

Read about relevant skills/theories on the topic/areas you want and need to improve. Write a review of what you have read. Related what you have read to you as a communicator.

Action plan

From ideas in the Literature Review, lectures, workshops, create a detailed weekly action plans so you can work on and practice your specific interpersonal skills and knowledge in key contexts. Note: the action plan is for the semester of longer.

Part B Consists of two sections - gaining feedback from others on your progress and reflecting on the outcomes of the action plan, recommendations for ongoing actions.

Outcomes of the action plan reflection (1500 - 2000 words)

Obtain feedback from others on your progress/experiment with the new ideas, behaviors and skills. Include information from the Part A literature review.

Recommendations for ongoing actions

Use SMART model of recommendations, They must be practical, implementable.

Part A and B should include
- Title page and concepts page using correct format
- References (in correct APA format) at end of assignment
- Appendices - labeled and numbered
- Assignment written using Font Size point 12

ASSIGNMENT PART: INTERPERSONAL ANALYSIS REPORT Weighting

1 Presentation
Correct referencing (APA style) - in text and reference list Appendices - feedback - labelled and numbered
Professional presentation. Clear language, well expressed
Ideas structured suitably. Use of appropriate headings and subheadings

2 Relevance and range of content
Comprehensive feedback obtained and discussed
Effective use of literature resources and theory in evaluation and reflection Direct focus on the chosen topic with logical, insightful constructive discussion Recommendations - uses SMART model
- are specific, time bound, convincing, doable
- follow on logically from feedback and discussion

3 General
Evidence of research

Thoughtful and insightful self-analysis and recommendations