Assessment Type Individual Assignment
Assessment Number A2 Assessment Name Case Study – Nonverbal Communication (1000 words)
Weighting 20%
Alignment with Unit and Course
Unit Learning Outcomes Unit Learning Outcomes Assessed ULO2: Apply clear, evidenced based, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas in written communication.
ULO3: Demonstrate understanding of the writing process in the production of various types of academic and business communications.
Graduate attributes GA 1: Communication GA 3: Research GA 4: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving GA 5: Ethical Behaviour GA 6: Flexibility
Due Date and Time Week 8: Friday 20th September 2019, 5pm (AEST)
Assessment Description The assessment task asks you to produce a case study report of 1000 words discussing how nonverbal communication skills can affect your speaking and listening skills.
Students are to demonstrate their understanding of the relationship between nonverbal communication and speaking and listening skills.
Content and Structure The assignment should be 1000 words in length and written in a case study report format. The following is a guide on the content and the structure that your assignment is expected to cover: Outline the types of nonverbal communication, giving examples of each type. Explain briefly the role nonverbal communication plays in communication. Identify and discuss three aspects of nonverbal communication. Briefly describe the relationship between nonverbal communication and speaking & listening skills. Discuss how nonverbal communication can affect speaking and listening skills. Use at least 5 credible sources to support your case study. Referencing: this is a list sources. Harvard Style Referencing is required. *Remember you need to cite sources in-text, as well as the reference list.