Q Digital Story Assignment Overview (Reminder): The Digital Story is a short audio-recorded narrative presented over a backdrop of an image or series of images. This assignment requires a series of steps, which you will accomplish one by one. In Part 1 you will select a relationship that has suffered from communication issues or challenges. In Part 2 you will write a letter to the person, explaining the role communication plays/played in your relationship challenges/struggles, and in Part 3 you will select a photo to use as the backdrop and record your 2-3 minute Digital Story. As stated above, this assignment requires a series of steps, which you will accomplish one by one. Your current task is only the following step: Instructions for Digital Story Part 2: Writing a Letter A. Write a 1 page (roughly) letter to this person explaining the role communication plays/ed in your relationship challenges/struggles. Edit your narrative by reading it out loud. B. Submit your letter to this discussion forum. You are welcome to use a fake name if it makes you more comfortable. Follow these important guidelines to make sure you fulfill the assignment requirements: 1. Use the structure of a letter. "Dear _____" 2. Focus on your own communication and how it might contribute to struggles in the relationship (do not focus on the communication of the other person). 3. Use about one page (450-500 words). After you post your answers, respond to two classmates by clicking “reply” and offering insightful commentary or questions, following the guidelines for responding (see rubric below). Please try to only respond to posts that do not have any responses. How to Get Help Technical Support: Need help using Canvas Discussions? If so, please review the following guide: Canvas Student Guide - Discussions.Links to an external site. Assignment Support: If, after reading these instructions you feel like you need additional support to get started with this assignment, please make an appointment with our Communication Tutor, Michelle,Links to an external site. who can help you at any stage of this assignment. Grading Rubric Your Post (worth 15 points): 15 points = Work is exemplary. The student posted a complete letter, focused on their own communication, and submission was 450-500 words. 10 points = Work is approaching the requirements, but needs more attention. The student did not complete one of these requirements: used the format of a letter, focused on the other person's communication, or submission was under 450 words. 5 points = Work did not meet the requirements of the assignment. The student did not complete two of these requirements: used the format of a letter, focused on the other person's communication, or submission was under 450 words. 0 points = No submission. Your Responses to a Classmate (worth 5 points each, total of 10): Respond to a classmate with your favorite part of the letter, and and suggestions for how their letter could have more impact or could be communicated more clearly. 4-5 points = Work is exemplary. The student responded to a classmate with insightful, evidence, commentary or questions. If stated “I agree” or “I like what you wrote” explained why and specifically how they can relate. 1-3 points = Work is approaching the requirements, but needs more attention. The student responded but only with agreement or praise, and/or provided no explanation or evidence. 0 points = Work did not meet the requirements of the assignment. The student did not respond to a classmate.