This assignment addresses the following unit learning outcomes: Discuss the three reasons for listening.Identify the guidelines for effective listening.Examine ways to improve listening competence in

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The Power of Listening

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CM206 - Unit 6 Assignment

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As a reminder, your Assignment should be 2–3 pages, not including the Title and Reference pages.

Your introductory paragraph should be one paragraph and include a basic introduction to listening and the main points you will be covering in this paper. It should include your thesis statement (the main point of your essay).

Use this paragraph to define listening, in your own words.

In this paragraph, explain the three reasons for listening (for pleasure, to gather information, and to support others).

Then, in this paragraph, explain the guidelines for effective listening.

Use this paragraph to discuss the key differences between hearing and listening. Be sure to provide an example of how hearing and listening impact interpersonal communication.

Discuss at least two barriers to listening. Be sure to include how these barriers impact interpersonal communication.

In this paragraph, identify three verbal cues and three nonverbal cues that demonstrate to others that you are listening.

Finally, your conclusion should be one paragraph summarizing the main points that you have already written about and restating your thesis statement.

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Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle (Edition). Location: Publisher.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number(issue number), pages.

Please include at least two full references in APA format.