Topic: Business Communications
Week Two: The Communication Process
Details Due Points
Objectives 2.1 Describe the roles of listening and responding in the communication process.
Individual
Demonstrative Communication Paper Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper describing demonstrative communication, which includes nonverbal and unwritten communication and involves such things as facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language. Include the following elements in your paper:
• Provide examples showing how demonstrative communication can be effective, ineffective, positive, and negative for the sender and receiver.
• Explain how demonstrative communication involves listening and responding.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Content
60 Percent Points Available
78 Points Earned
X/78 Additional Comments:
• All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.
o Examples show how demonstrative communication can be effective, ineffective, positive, and negative for the sender and receiver.
o The paper explains how demonstrative communication involves listening and responding.
Organization / Development
20 Percent Points Available
26 Points Earned
X/26 Additional Comments:
• The paper is 700 to 1,050 words in length.
• Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
• The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
• Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
• Sentences are well constructed, strong, and varied.
• Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought.
Mechanics
20 Percent Points Available
26 Points Earned
X/26 Additional Comments:
• The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
• Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.
• Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed.
• Spelling is correct.

Write a one page response to the questions below.

Describe the advantages of face-to-face communication as opposed to interactions facilitated by technology such as telephones, e-mail, instant messaging , texting, the Web, social networking sites, and so on.

When is face-to-face communication more effective?