1. Chapter Observation and Self-Reflection - You will complete one self-reflections on a chapter that I assign to you.  This is an individual grade to be done on your own.  This will be an oral presentation delivered in class.  The requirements are detailed in Blackboard.  This is a total of 15% of the overall course grade.

1. Interviewing Assignment: This is a three-part assignment.  The requirements and grading rubric are detailed in Blackboard.  You are required to research a company/organization (lots of options in the requirements document) that you’d like to work for.  Research the company/organization.  Find a job posting you’d like to pursue at that company, write a tailored resume and a cover letter.  You will submit all requirements through Blackboard.   15% of overall grade

1. Class Participation – each class period, I expect you to participate in the conversation.  Attendance will be taken and you are expected to offer at least one comment, experience, insight per meeting  10% of overall grade

1. Business Presentation: You have been selected to be on the TV show “Shark Tank.”  You have invented a super cool new product or have formed your own company, and you need to persuade the “sharks” to invest.  You will also have a Q&A session with the sharks.  The sharks will be your audience members.  You are required to present to at minimum two audience members either in person, or virtually.  This is a persuasive presentation. Slide Deck, Delivery, Research, and Organization will be graded. Details are in Blackboard. This will be presented in class. 20% of overall grade

1. Teamwork Assignment: You must successfully complete the Gilligan’s Island project in your designated team.  The details are indicated in the assignment requirement document in Blackboard.  You will meet via virtual meeting software The virtual meeting software must allow you to share your webcams and screens and you MUST record your meeting.  One person should be designated as the team leader who will record the meeting, upload to Google. I will grade the teamwork based on communication skills detailed in the assignment requirements using the grading rubric in Blackboard. Each team member will submit the link, agenda, and minutes through Blackboard.   20% of overall grade

1. Multiple Choice Exams: (Details and Requirements in Blackboard)  These tests are open as of day one and will deactivate on a specific day and time detailed in the syllabus.
   • Exam 1 – Chapters 5-8 10% of total grade 
   • Exam 2 – Chapters 1-4 10% of total grade

Communicating at Work, 13th edition. Adler, 2023; McGraw Hill, Hardbound Rental ISBN: 9781260411997 OR Loose Leaf ISBN: 9781265053420

This is already in your Blackboard course as First Day Material.  Go to our course, Click Tools, Click First Day Materials.  Follow the prompts to access the book.

• Demonstrate communication competence and critical thinking through an understanding of the elements of the foundational communication models
• Identify the cultural dimensions influencing communication competence within a diverse workplace
• Identify personality/communication styles that affect workplace communication
• Demonstrate written and oral competencies related to job searches, interviewing, and performance appraisals
• Identify and/or demonstrate oral communication competencies related to professional interaction, ethics, and conflict management
• Compare and contrast effective and ineffective communication strategies in interpersonal workplace relationships
• Recognize and evaluate the dynamics of leadership and membership in workplace groups and teams
• Utilize various communication technologies competently in professional settings
• Identify and design strategies to facilitate effective meetings.

Create and deliver a professional business presentation including a question/answer session.