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Criteria: This assignment must be typed using proper grammar and correct spelling. The

entire assignment should be at least 2 pages, but less that 4 pages in length.

Step One: Identify An Exemplary Person

Identify an influential person in your life (influential in terms of interpersonal communication.)

• In paragraph form, describe what qualities of communication you admire in that person.

(i.e. listening, paraphrasing, eye contact, positive self image, etc.) Be specific. Use

examples to illustrate your points. Describe what communication qualities you have

gained or desire to gain from that person. Be specific.

Step Two:

Evaluate How Competent You Are With Others

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Determine the roles that you currently hold in life (i.e. son, student, brother, boyfriend,

etc.) Evaluate at least 4 roles. As best as you can, project how competent (effective as

well as appropriate) others perceive your communication.

• Project yourself forward in time and write a statement about how you would like to be

perceived in that role. Record this information on a chart to turn in.

How I Am Perceived

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Personal Assessment of Interpersonal Communication

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Roles

How I Would Like to Be Perceived

Step Three: Identify Possible Areas of Growth

Based on what you stated in Step 2 and using concepts we have covered thus far, list in

paragraph form, the areas (at least 3) of interpersonal communication you believe you can

improve on. These are areas that you believe directly affect your communication competence.

i.e. listening, nonverbal communication, judgment of others, ineffective approach to conflict, self-

monitoring behaviors, interrupting, etc.)