Assignment 1

Essay 

Due Date: Sunday at 11:59 pm of Unit 1
Points: 100

Overview:

Assignment Brief Description: For your first assignment, you will prepare a short 2-3
minute speech introducing yourself to your classmates. You may record the video using
your cell phone or webcam using the MindTap tools linked in Unit 1. You are
encouraged to watch each speech to get to know your classmates, but do not have to
comment on each for the discussion grade.

Instructions:

• In your speech, please address the following:
o What is your name or the name you preferred to be called?
o What part of the United States or world do you live in?
o What is your major at Post University?
o What are your future career goals?
o What kinds of communication skills are necessary to be successful in your

future career?
o How do you think future developments in technology and media may

change or impact your future career field?

MindTap Tools:

• You will record and save your speech in Bongo platform in Mindtap:
o Click on the MindTap Content folder link in the Unit.
o Choose “Introduction Speech (Unit 1)” and record your introduction.
o Return to the Unit in Blackboard, click on the assignment, and type ”Done”

in the box for it to be graded.

Tips and Guidelines:

• Pay attention to your presentation style. Be sure to speak loudly and clearly so
the audience can hear you.

• Record your video in a small, quiet space with plenty of light and be sure there is
no audio feedback on the recording.

• Position yourself in the center of the frame so your facial expressions and other
body language are in clear view.

COM107: Introduction to Communication

Unit 1 Discussion: Intro Discussion Video

• Think about your appearance. Dress appropriately for your speech, like you
would in a classroom environment.

• Pay attention to the time requirements and stay within the limits.
• Prepare your speech and practice it a few times before submitting.

Requirements:

• Video length: 2-3 minutes
• Speak clearly and concisely.

Be sure to read the criteria by which your work will be evaluated before you write
and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 1 Intro Discussion Video

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary

(0-5 Points) (6-7 Points) (8-9 Points) (10 Points)
Stated name or
preferred name
for addressing

Name and
preferred name
for addressing are
missing.

N/A N/A Name and
preferred name for
addressing
presented.

Stated location Speaker’s location
is missing.

N/A N/A Speaker’s location
is fully and clearly
defined and
presented,
including all
details.

Stated major at
Post University

Major at Post is
missing or poorly
presented.

Major at Post is
present, but is
missing key
details.

Major at Post is
present, but is
missing minor
details.

Major at Post is
fully and clearly
defined and
presented,
including all
details.

Discussed
furture career
goals

Discussion on
future career
success goals is
missing or poorly
presented.

Discussion on
future career
success goals is
present, but is
missing key
details.

Discussion on
future career
success goals is
present, but is
missing minor
details.

Discussion on
future career
success goals is
fully and clearly
defined and
presented,
including all
details.

Discussed forms
of
communication
necessary for
success in
future career

Discussion on
forms of
communication for
future career
success is
missing or poorly
presented.

Discussion on
forms of
communication
for future career
success is
present, but is
missing key
details.

Discussion on
forms of
communication
for future career
success is
present, but is
missing minor
details.

Discussion on
forms of
communication for
future career
success is fully
and clearly defined
and presented,
including all
details.

Discussed how
future
developments in
technology and
media might
impact future
career field

Discussion on the
effects of future
technology
developments is
missing or poorly
presented.

Discussion on the
effects of future
technology
developments is
present, but is
missing key
details.

Discussion on the
effects of future
technology
developments is
present, but is
missing minor
details.

Discussion on the
effects of future
technology
developments is
fully and clearly
defined and
presented,
including all
details.

Dressed
appropriately

Speaker is not
appropriately
dressed as if

N/A N/A
Speaker is
appropriately
dressed as if

presenting in a
classroom setting.

presenting in a
classroom setting.

Adequate
lighting

Video is very dark
or far too bright.
Speaker is not
distinguishable
from the
background.

Video is viewable
but is somewhat
dark or too bright.
Speaker is
somewhat
distinguishable
from the
background.

Video is viewable
but is slightly dark
or slightly bright.
Speaker is
distinguishable
from the
background.

Video has very
well balanced
lighting and
visually clear.
Speaker stands
out well from the
background.

Adequate voice
clarity and
volume

Voice is not
heard.

Voice is not easily
heard and words
are not articulated
well.

Voice is heard
but words may or
may not be
articulated well.

Voice is clearly
heard and words
are articulated
well.

Video time
length

Less than 2 or
more than 3
minutes.

N.A N/A More than 2 and
less than 3
minutes.