Start by reading and following these instructions: 1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus. 2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and an

Start by reading and following these instructions:

1. Quickly skim the questions or assignment below and the assignment rubric to help you focus.

2. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources. Choose your sources carefully.

3. Consider the discussion and the any insights you gained from it.

4. Create your Assignment submission and be sure to cite your sources, use APA style as required, check your spelling.

Assignment:

Part I: Pre-Writing

Before we build a house, we start with a blueprint. Writing is similar. Before you start writing your paper, you should always have an outline, which is like a blueprint. An outline is made of global topics and categories in a bulleted fashion. There are not a lot of details yet. 

Review this video for an overview of the Writing Process- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQMKV6a1IWk

An overview of the Writing Process is provided below. We will return to this process each module of this course. For now, begin with the early stages of pre-writing (brainstorming) for you to have a solid foundation for your paper’s structure and content.

1. Pre-Writing
2. Drafting
3. Revising
4. Peer Review
5. Editing
6. Publishing

Please review the writing resources in the Aspen Writing & Resource Center (WRC) 

Please review the rubric for this week’s assignment. It will provide you with exact details about what your instructor expects and how you will be graded. 

This week you will reflect on the value of this course for your personal and professional life. Reflect on the following questions. Create an outline of your topics. Include any sub-details but not too many. Just focus on big ideas for now. Include your outline as part of your submission this Module.

1. Begin with an Introduction. Watch these videos on how to form a good introduction- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN6IOSMviS4 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WDclqoGouY
2. What are your short-term and long-term goals for your education? How do these relate to your career goal(s)? (This should be one of the paragraphs in the body of your paper)
3. What are your goals and motivations for taking this course? While this is a required course for all students, each student brings different experiences, challenges and strengths to this learning experience. These differences create a very different learning experience for each student. Reflect on your personal situation as it relates to your goals for this course. (This should be another one of the paragraphs in the body of your paper.)
4. Consider a communication goal that you hope to accomplish in the near future. How will you accomplish it? What skills do you hope to gain from this course that will help you meet your goal? (This should be one of the paragraphs in the body of your paper.)
5. Include a conclusion to your essay. Watch these videos on how to finish with a solid, well-formed conclusion- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gf71u-b-xo and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ME797FmLnc
6. Include a reference page. Here is a resource on formatting an APA Reference page. 

PART II:

To demonstrate the ease of communication in today’s technological world, you will create a short video self-introduction. This type of technology might seem daunting to some, but once you accomplish this, you'll find how technology simplifies today's communication. You can do this. 

Your video introduction provides an opportunity for you to ensure you have access to the necessary video/audio technology that promotes success in an electronically linked world. The theme of your video introduction is “It Represents Me.” In your video introduction, identify an object or prop that represents you; explain how and why it represents you. Your video introduction should be approximately 3 minutes in length.

Record your video directly on YouTube or via Screencast-o-matic (https://screencast-o-matic.com/); Throughout this course, when you create a video and upload it to YouTube, select the privacy setting UNLISTED. In that way, the videos will not appear in searches. Two weeks after the end of the course, you may delete these videos, if you wish.

Introduce yourself via a written and video introduction.

• In your written introduction, share a little bit about yourself including:
• Name you prefer to be called
• Location (town or state that you currently reside)
• Educational background (including the last time you took classes, your experience with online classes, etc…)
• Educational goals (including your major or career aspiration)
• Something unique or interesting about yourself

Assignment Expectations

Length: 3-4 minute video; answers must thoroughly address the two questions in a clear, concise manner 

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.

References: Not necessary.

Format: Save your assignment as a .mp4 or provide the link to the video on YouTube. 

File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module 1.docx”)

PART III:

Write a 500-word essay in which you consider a communication goal that you hope to accomplish in the near future. How will you accomplish it? Consider the specific steps that you will need to take and reflect on different ways you can approach the issue. Be sure to use APA formatting in your essay. Include the outline from Part I in your submission (this does not count towards your word count.)

Assignment Expectations

Length: 500 words 

Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA style. These do not count towards the minimal word amount for this assignment.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least three (3) scholarly sources to support your claims.

Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx).

File name: Name your saved file according to your first initial, last name, and the module number (for example, “RHall Module 1.docx”)

M1 Assignment UMBO – 2, 4, 5

M1 Assignment PLG – N/A

M1 Assignment CLO – 3, 5, 7, 8