Directions Develop a journal entry that describes a communication phenomena, identifies and defines a communication concept from The Communication Experience textbook as it relates to the described...

Directions
Develop a journal entry that describes a communication phenomena, identifies and defines a communication concept from The Communication Experience textbook as it relates to the described communication phenomena, and provides a practical application of the concept to the identified communication phenomena.
Focusing on a chapter from Unit Three: Communication Contexts (Chapters 15-20), address the following in your journal:
· Describe a personal or observed communication event
· Identify and define a communication concept from the textbook that relates to your journal topic.
· Make sure you provide the specific chapter and the heading section where you found the concept.
· You must also describe the concept in your own words to show your understanding.
· Apply the concept to the event you described, addressing the following questions:
· Where can you identify the concept in the event?
· How did it affect the event; positively, negatively, both?
· What are your thoughts on how the concept applies to this and other events that you have had or anticipate?
· Explain how a communication guideline, rule or idea could (or did) improve the interaction observed.
· How can you use your new knowledge of this communication concept and the guidelines identified to improve your communication in the future?
Format
Your assignment should be typed, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins, 12pt Times New Roman Font, with section headings that are bold (Communication Phenomena, Communication Concept, Application of Concept, Future Communication).
Submission Instructions
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Grading
This assignment is worth 50 points. Before you turn in the assignment, please be sure you have also read the ru
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Journals
Journals
    Criteria
    Ratings
    Pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunication Phenomena
The na
ative discusses a relevant event or events.
        8 pts
Excellent
Clear description that reveals situation and dynamics vividly.
    6 pts
Competent
Attempts to include details about the situation, but is vague.
    4 pts
Developing
Description lack clarity and sufficient detail to provide a clear picture of event.
    8 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunication Concept
The communication concept is named, defined, and further explained in own words
        9 pts
Accomplished
Communication concept is intentionally and specifically selected. Personal explanation is clear, important, and interesting.
    7 pts
Competent
Communication concept is defied. Personal explanation provided, but limited.
    4.5 pts
Developing
Communication concept is somewhat defined, but personal explanation lacks clarity and understanding.
    9 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication
The communication concept is applied sufficiently and appropriately to the communication phenomena.
        8 pts
Accomplished
Insights into issues and implications about how the concept relates to the communication phenomena are clearly discussed in detail
    6 pts
Competent
Some insight about the issues and implications about how the concept relates to the communication phenomena, but lacks detail.
    4 pts
Developing
Limited explanation is provided and application is loosely related to communication phenomena.
    8 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFuture Communication
Communication guidelines are sufficiently and appropriately applied to the situation.
        9 pts
Accomplished
Demonstrates synthesis to improve personal communication recognizing potential implications for the future.
    7 pts
Competent
Some guidelines and recommendations are mentioned, but lack sufficient explanation.
    4.5 pts
Developing
Guidelines and recommendations are loosely connected to improving communication phenomena. Explanation lacks clarity.
    9 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
The analysis shows insight and thoughtfulness.
        8 pts
Full Marks
Makes many inferences, comprehends deeper meanings, high level of critical thinking expressed
    6 pts
Competent
Makes inferences most of the time, mostly comprehends deeper meanings, evidence of critical thinking.
    4 pts
Developing
Few or no inferences are made, mostly summary, and limited evidence of critical thinking.
    8 pts
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStyle
Writing style is articulate and ideas are clearly communicated.
        8 pts
Accomplished
There is clear use of a personal and unique style of writing, suited to audience and purpose.
    6 pts
Competent
There is an attempt at a personal style but style of writing may be awkward.
    4 pts
Developing
There is little attempt at style. Reads as flat and shows lack of interest in the content, which is usually generalized
    8 pts
    Total Points: 50

Perceiving and Understanding Journal
Excellent Student
COMS 5, Section#
Journal #
Communication Phenomena
My grandfather was born and raised in Kentucky and he used to tell me stories of growing up on a farm with cows, chicken and lots of vegetables. When I heard these stories I automatically pictured my grandfather as a young boy in overalls, running around barefoot in the mud, milking the cow and feeding chickens. This was my perception of everyone who lived in Kentucky.
Communication Concept
Stereotypes “are predictive generalization about people and situations” (Chapter Two, Ten Techniques of Introductions).  Stereotypes are predetermined ideas about how people are and how they act, based on where they are from or how they look.
Application of Concept
My stereotype for people who live in Kentucky stems from what I understood as the life style for them. I thought that people who live there are middle to lower working class. They spend lots of time working in their fields and with their animals. I thought of them as simpler folks who enjoy things such as sitting on the porch watching their kids and playing the banjo.  My stereotype also comes from what I have seen on TV, the shows that show everyone running around with overalls, straw hats and bare feet. Those stereotypes take individual people and turn them into one large group, all with the same personalities and features. Stereotypes take away individualism and make everyone look the same, sometimes for the positive, but more often in a negative way.
Future Communication
Two of the four perception guidelines described in Chapter Twelve apply in this case.  First of all, and probably most importantly, I should separate facts from my judgment.  Although my stereotype of the people in Kentucky is less negative and more idyllic and reminiscent of a simpler and kinder time, it is still inaccurate.  It is not too hard to check the facts about the people of Kentucky on the internet, and in doing so, I would quickly see that my stereotype is far from the reality of today’s Kentuckians.  Second, even though I have never been to Kentucky, I have a self-serving bias of a place (and people) where life is simple and slower.  It
ings me comfort to think that I might go to this place.  Although it is not necessarily a bad idea to think of this place, the people of Kentucky might not like to be thought of as “simple”.  So by checking the facts and being mindful of my self-serving bias, I can overcome and eliminate my stereotype about people from Kentucky.