COM 320 Week 3 Creating Effective Messages

Instructions

Watch a television sitcom either from network broadcast, the Internet, or home video media.

Describe the storyline of the episode and the key characters.

Analyze one of the conversations by describing the subject, participants, and answer the question, “What elements and principles of conversation did you observe?”

Select two verbal messages that you think were not effective.

Explain how the messages did not align with the guidelines for using verbal messages effectively.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word analysis conveying a more effective verbal message.

Format your analysis consistent with APA guidelines.