Homework 1

Before you start working on the post, you must complete this training – Writing a Good Discussion Board Post, and complete the quiz. It is also suggested that you watch the PowerPoint tutorial “Understanding the Discussion Grading Rubric.”

• Review Chapter 2 in your text. Focus on the segments of the book on self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem.
• Carefully read the discussion instructions and note that you must not only define these three terms, but you must also relate them to communication. You are also required to think through your own self-concept, self-esteem, or self-image and how it has both been shaped by previous communication and shapes your future communication.
• Review the grading rubric and note that 25% of your grade is based on your application of course material (Content/Subject Knowledge) and 25% is based on your ability to demonstrate you are thinking critically and presenting original ideas.

• Define self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem and relate each to interpersonal and intrapersonal communication. Write at least two sentences analyzing each term.
• Provide an example of how your self-concept, self-image, or self-esteem has affected your interpersonal communication and how interpersonal communication has shaped your ideas of self.
  • Use specific examples to illustrate your points.
• How does your example illustrate the relationship between psychology and communication?

Thoroughly address all three elements of this prompt. Consider copying and pasting these tasks into a word file and addressing each of them separately.

Your initial response should be 200 to 300 words in length and is due by Thursday, Day 3.