Q M1 PAT: Career Communication Scene [60 minutes] • Due No Due Date • Points 20 • Submitting a file upload Show your understanding of the communication elements and characteristics by applying them to a future career situation of yours. To complete this PAT, open the attached document and read the directions and scoring rubric. A student sample is also attached for you to view. When you are ready to submit your assignment, browse your computer for your saved document, upload it here, and click on "Submit Assignment." Directions 1. Copy a picture from the Internet that depicts a common communication situation in your chosen career. The picture needs to include at least two people interacting. Paste your picture in a Word document. Cite the source’s URL directly below your picture. (3 points) 2. Correctly identify and label all of the following communication elements in your picture. You may also need to add information/details to further develop your communication situation. (7 points total): • Sender (Encode) (1 pt.) • Receiver (Decode) (1 pt.) • Message (1 pt.) • Channel (1 pt.) • Noise (1 pt.) • Feedback (1 pt.) • Environment (Context) (1 pt.) 3. Type two paragraphs discussing how two of the communication characteristics listed below are demonstrated in your communication situation. Your paragraphs should use the language listed below and show understanding of the communication characteristics by accurately applying them to your career situation: • Communication is inescapable. • Communication is irreversible. • Communication is complicated. • Communication emphasizes content and relationships. • Communication is governed by rules and norms. Make sure your paragraphs are well-organized. This means they should include a topic sentence, three to five supporting details, transitions, and a concluding sentence. Run spell checker, and complete any revising and editing as needed. (10 points) Evaluator(s) Instructor Target Course Competencies 1 Analyze communication situations. Rating Scale Value Description 5 The paragraph contains no writing errors and shows exemplary understanding of the communication characteristics. 4 The paragraph contains little to no writing errors and shows a clear understanding of the communication characteristics. 3 The paragraph contains few writing errors and shows a basic understanding of the communication characteristics. 2 The paragraph contains numerous writing errors and incomplete information. 1 The paragraph contains numerous writing errors and inaccurate information. 0 Assignment was not completed. Scoring Guide Criteria Ratings 1 The Internet picture copied and pasted into a Word document reflects a career situation and at least two people interacting. The source’s URL is listed below the picture. 3 2 1 0 2 All of the following communication elements are correctly identified and labeled on the picture: sender (encode), receiver (decode), message, channel, noise, feedback, and environment (context) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3 The student discussed one of communication characteristics listed below and accurately demonstrated how it impacts the communication situation depicted in his/her picture. The paragraph is typed, well-organized, and edited/revised. Communication is inescapable. Communication is irreversible. Communication is complicated. Communication emphasizes content and relationships. Communication is governed by rules and norms. 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 The student discussed an additional communication characteristics listed below and accurately demonstrated how it impacts the communication situation depicted in his/her picture. The paragraph is typed, well-organized, and edited/revised: Communication is inescapable. Communication is irreversible. Communication is complicated. Communication emphasizes content and relationships. Communication is governed by rules and norms. 5 4 3 2 1 0 PAT - Career Communication Scene.doc.docx Actions Student Sample of PAT 1.docx Actions Rubric M1 PAT: Career Communication Scene M1 PAT: Career Communication Scene Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe Internet picture copied and pasted into a Word document reflects a career situation and at least two people interacting. The source’s URL is listed below the picture. 3 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 3 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAll of the following communication elements are correctly identified and labeled on the picture: source (encode), receiver (decode), message, channel, noise, feedback, and environment (context) 7 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 7 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe student discussed one of communication characteristics listed below and accurately demonstrated how it impacts the communication situation depicted in his/her picture. The paragraph is typed, well-organized, and edited/revised: Communication is inescapable. Communication is irreversible. Communication is complicated. Communication emphasizes content and relationships. Communication is governed by rules. 5 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe student discussed an additional communication characteristics listed below and accurately demonstrated how it impacts the communication situation depicted in his/her picture. The paragraph is typed, well-organized, and edited/revised: Communication is inescapable. Communication is irreversible. Communication is complicated. Communication emphasizes content and relationships. Communication is governed by rules. 5 pts Full Marks 0 pts No Marks 5 pts Total Points: 20