Summary
In this class, we are introduced to a wide variety of communication lenses and the scholars who work in each of those areas. We are currently learning about how each of the scholars is using communication to make contributions to our understanding of the world. Throughout our time together this session, you, too, will be able to make connections between the scholarship and research we talk about in class and your academic, professional, and personal lives.
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice the following skills that are essential to your success:
- Identify the key concepts (disciplinary knowledge) of the faculty lecture video of your choice
- Relate and explain the connection between the chapter content and the faculty lecture video
- Support evidence/claims with examples from the video and book
Requirements
To complete this assignment, please note:
Due Date
According to the lecture paper you chose
Style and Format
- APA style cover page and reference page should be included
- 3 to 4 pages of work
- APA style citation should be followed
- Font: 12pt Times New Roman
- Double-spaced with a 1-inch margin
Step-by-Step Guide
To complete this assignment, follow the steps below. You may also use the COM100 Assignment Template
which contains proper APA formatting and helpful hints.Cover Page: Name, Title of Paper, College
Introduction (1 paragraph)
Brief description of the overall context of your paper including the faculty lecture that you will be discussing.
Video Summary (1-2 paragraphs)
- Highlight the topic and key concepts of the faculty lecture
- Use examples from the video to explain key concepts of the lecture
- APA citations must be included
Connection Between Video and Module (minimum 3 paragraphs)
- Identify at least 3 key concepts from the module of the week to support the concepts in the video.
- List, define, and bold the 3 key concepts with citations from the chapter reading associated with the video.
- Connect each of the key concepts from the chapter reading to examples from the video.
- Relate and discuss the key concepts using examples (limited personal observations and feedback may be included).
- For example, you may have once played on a college sports team and can corroborate an experience similar to the one Dr. Zanin discusses.
- APA citations must be included
Conclusion (1 paragraph)
- Restate the topic and its importance
Reference Page (APA)
- Faculty lecture video
- Chapter Reading
- Any other professional resources