COM 320 Week 1 Journal Worksheet

Instructions

Resources: University of Phoenix Material: Week One Journal and Test Yourself: What Do You Believe About Interpersonal Communication? in Ch. 1 of the text.

Complete this week’s Journal activity.

Week One Journal

Write a 700- to 1,050-word journal entry identifying the elements of interpersonal communication and how each element relates to your life. Begin by reviewing Test Yourself: What Do You Believe About Interpersonal Communication? in Ch. 1 of the text. Answer the following questions:

• Why is each statement most often false? Provide examples from your personal life.
• Why is it important to study interpersonal communication?
• Identify areas of your life you hope to improve by taking this class.
• Locate a picture to represent each element of interpersonal communication.
• Write details around the picture describing these elements. You may use personal pictures from your life or conduct a search. Cite your sources.