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Part 1
Overview and Preparation
This assignment gives you the opportunity to assess your ability to cite resources according to current APA formatting requirements. To prepare, first download and review the Citing Sources Worksheet [DOCX] Download Citing Sources Worksheet [DOCX]. The worksheet requires you to provide in-text citations and a reference list for three articles listed in the worksheet.
Before you begin the assignment, be sure to complete last week’s APA Breakout! The Adventure Begins and this week’s APA Breakout! The Saga Continues interactive games. If you are unsure how to do in-text citations and reference lists, review the guidance available in Academic WriterLinks to an external site. or in the following Campus Resources: APA 7th Edition Quick Reference GuideLinks to an external site. and Evidence and APALinks to an external site..
Instructions
Assume that you are writing a paper that uses the three articles linked in the worksheet as resources.
If you have not yet done so, download and review the Citing Sources Worksheet [DOCX] Download Citing Sources Worksheet [DOCX].
Complete the worksheet, checking to ensure that you have filled in all areas.
Submit the completed worksheet as your assignment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 5: Communicate effectively and professionally.Cite resources according to APA standards.
Create a reference list with all resources correctly formatted and in the correct order.
Part 2
Overview
Captain Crozier, Commander of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, wrote and distributed a controversial letter in March of 2020 that pleaded for help for crew members stricken by the COVID-19 virus. The communication was sent to several recipients and eventually found its way to the news media. The situation became front-page news and was actively debated in the media. Senior leaders believed that Captain Crozier may have avoided his chain of command for fear that his immediate leader would suppress the issue and expose the sailors to unnecessary danger. His decisions and actions that lead up to his writing of the letter are fraught with ethical dilemmas.
In this assignment, you are asked to identify the communication strategy used and analyze ethical aspects surrounding Captain Crozier’s decision to widely disseminate the letter.
Preparation
Thoroughly research the issues using the Internet and the resources provided in What You Need to Know. You may need to conduct additional research to support your analysis. You must use a minimum of three scholarly resources outside of the course text in this assignment.
As you can see by your research, there is a lot going on behind the scenes in this scenario. However, it is clear that the Captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt was facing a difficult ethical situation and tried to find the best way to communicate his concerns. There are many questions that likely come to mind, such as:
What was the dilemma facing the Captain? How might he have weighed his decision?
Should the Captain have sent the message? Why or why not?
Was the content of the communication appropriate, taking into consideration the recipient(s) of the letter? Did he distribute the letter for maximum effect?
What should he have done differently?
Did the Captain violate Navy ethical guidelines? Are his actions at odds with communication guidelines? Is that how he should be judged?
Was his punishment justified?
How do you think his crew felt? Is that relevant?
Before you begin the assignment, be sure to complete this week’s APA Breakout! The Final Escape interactive game. If you are unsure of your APA citation skills, review the guidance available in Academic WriterLinks to an external site. or in the following Campus Resources: APA 7th Edition Quick Reference GuideLinks to an external site. and Evidence and APA.Links to an external site.
Also carefully read the grading criteria in the Communication, Ethics, and a Command Decision rubric to ensure you understand all of the requirements for success.
Planning
The time it takes to complete an assignment can vary greatly. But it often takes longer than we think to explore the scope of a task, research it, write a draft, and then come back and revise it. Consider the following as rough guideposts for setting aside the time you need to do your work. You will want to adjust these as you learn more about your own pace and working style.
Research and reading: 2 hours.
Interactive activities: 30 minutes.
Writing: 6 hours.
Revising: 2 hours.
Instructions
Consider the Captain’s decision to send the letter, the manner in which the letter was sent, and the recipient(s) of the letter. Complete both parts of this assignment in a single Word document.
Part 1: Analyze the Scenario
Analyze the ethical decision that the Captain faced as it relates to how he communicated his plea and in the context of his position. Consider the sender, receiver, message, and channel.
Analyze the primary failures and successes of the Captain’s communication strategy. Make sure to consider how the letter was distributed, the Captain’s possible intent, and the content of the letter.
If this situation had occurred in the private sector and not the military, would the outcomes have been similar or different? Defend your reasoning.
Part 2: Write a Communication
Imagine that you were the commanding officer of another naval ship who had followed this sequence of events closely. Your ship’s Public Affairs Officer reports to you and is responsible for many of the ship’s external communications, and you are anxious to share your lessons learned from the USS Theodore Roosevelt situation.
Send a communication to your Public Affairs Officer that conveys and re-enforces the primary lesson(s) learned from the incident on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Be sure you focus on the actions of the Captain. The medium is your choice, but it is also very important, so state the medium you have chosen within your message and the reason you feel it is the most appropriate medium to use. Address possible reasons such as confidentiality, tone, and convention.
Additional Requirements
Format: Complete both parts of this assignment in a single Word document.
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA style and formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 point, Arial, 11 point, or Calibri, 11 point.
Length: Part 1 should be 3–4 pages, double spaced, and Part 2 should be 1 page, double spaced. Page count does not include your cover page or reference page.
Cited resources: Use a minimum of three scholarly sources outside of the course text. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Analyze business communication situations.Describe how the scenario might have plausibly played out in the private sector.
Competency 2: Apply fundamental principles of organizational communication.Write a communication that effectively presents lessons learned.
Competency 3: Analyze the interrelationships of communication within organizational systems.Analyze the outcomes of a communication strategy.
Competency 4: Analyze the application of ethical principles in organizational communication.Analyze an ethical decision as it relates to communication.
Competency 5: Communicate effectively and professionally.Address assignment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references.
Part 3
Overview
We have seen that there are many communication styles that can be used to relay a message from sender to receiver. This week’s assignment gives you the opportunity to discuss various communication styles. You will also select and depict via an infographic the style that best fits your preferred method for communicating in a professional environment.
What Is a Communication Style?
Communication styles reflect how we relay information within the message. When considering communication styles, think about the tone and content of the message and how it will be perceived by the receiver. Some styles may reflect a warm and hospitable feeling, while others are more clinical. Do not confuse styles with channels, which are how a message is delivered (verbal, written, e-mail, etc.). Communication styles are classified using many different names and methods, and you will need to research three styles you wish to discuss in your paper.
What Is an Infographic?
An infographic (information graphic) is a graphic format used to present information in a way that is both appealing and easily understandable at a glance. Infographics are a fantastic way to convey information through visual cues that can enhance your target audience’s reception of the information. You can use PowerPoint, CanvaLinks to an external site., PiktochartLinks to an external site., or any other program that you feel comfortable with to create your infographic. This Sample Infographic [PDF] was created using Canva.
The Canva and Piktochart sites offer templates and quick tutorials for designing infographics. You can search the Internet to find many others. YouTube is a good place to look for helpful resources, such as these:
Infographic ResourcesLinks to an external site. reading list.
Any template that you choose is acceptable as long as your infographic effectively communicates the important aspects of a communication style.
Instructions
Research three communication styles and write a 2–3 page paper comparing the styles.
Select your preferred communication style and create an infographic that explains the style.Save the infographic in whatever image format you like.
Additional Requirements
Format: Complete and submit both parts of this assignment: the 2–3 page paper in Microsoft Word and the infographic. The infographic can be submitted as an image inside of your Word document or as a separate attachment to the assignment.
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA style and formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
Font: Times New Roman, 12 point, Arial, 11 point, or Calibri, 11 point.
Paper Length: 2–3 pages, double spaced. Page count does not include your cover page or reference page.
Cited resources: Use a minimum of three scholarly sources outside of the course text. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.
Part 4
Preparation
If you have not yet done so, view CapraTek: Leading for Change. You will need to analyze and respond to the scenario presented in the media piece to complete this assignment.
Review the articles on the following reading list about stages of group development and change.Week 8: Assignment ResourcesLinks to an external site. reading list.
Decide what type of presentation you want to create. You have three options: you can record a Kaltura video, create a standard PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes, or record a PowerPoint presentation with your own audio narration.Kaltura is a Capella-supported tool for recording presentations using a webcam and microphone. If you are unfamiliar with Kaltura, learn more in the Using KalturaLinks to an external site. tutorial.
If you want to do a PowerPoint presentation, review Life After Death by PowerPointLinks to an external site. for help creating effective PowerPoint presentations. The PowerPoint presentation can be slides with speaker notes or include audio narration.
Instructions
After analyzing the scenario presented in CapraTek: Leading for Change, create a presentation that briefly introduces items for your team to consider. In the presentation:
Communicate your decision on how you plan to address the team’s communication issues and concerns about leadership changes. (2–3 slides or 1–1.5 minutes).
Explain three critical communication issues and challenges faced by the team, including communication issues to date. (2–3 slides or 1–1.5 minutes).
Describe an action or policy that you will introduce to improve communications and assure people are working with a unified purpose. (2–3 slides or 1–1.5 minutes)You may want to consider Tuckman’s model for stages of group development and Kotter’s change model as you plan to improve the team dynamics.
Define your expectations for ethical discourse in team communications. (2–3 slides or 1–1.5 minutes)
If you choose to submit a standard PowerPoint presentation, your presentation should consist of 10–12 slides, not including the title and references slides. Use the speaker’s notes section within the PowerPoint slides to provide all the information relevant to each slide, which you would otherwise present verbally. If you choose to submit a video (Kaltura) or narrated (PowerPoint) presentation, the recorded presentation should be 4–5 minutes.
Before you start your work, carefully read the grading criteria in the Communicating a Team Vision Scoring Guide to ensure you understand all of the requirements for success.
PowerPoint Guidelines
Each slide must have no more than 4–5 bullets and each bullet should summarize your point in approximately 4–6 words. Use graphics throughout the presentation, but ensure they are appropriate for the content provided and provide value.
Presentation Guidelines
Be sure your presentation meets the following requirements:
Length: Approximately 4–5 minutes, or 10–12 slides, not including the title and references slides.
Quality: Audio and visual quality should approximate that of a properly functioning video conference.
Visuals (if used): Create visuals that are easily read and interpreted. Use colors, fonts, formatting, and other design principles that make the information clear and generally add to the aesthetic of the presentation.
Presentation: Although this is not a performance, you will be judged on the communication skills that you have studied in this course including your consideration of audience and content.
Content: Address all items defined in the scenario and assignment instructions.
APA style and formatting: Cite all resources and citations according to current APA style and formatting standards.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Analyze business communication situations.Create an appropriate response to the scenario based upon sound analysis.
Competency 2: Apply fundamental principles of organizational communication.Create a presentation that effectively addresses specified goals.
Competency 3: Analyze the interrelationships of communication within organizational systems.Explain critical communication issues and challenges faced by the team.
Describe an action or policy that would likely improve communications and assure people are working with a unified purpose.
Competency 4: Analyze the application of ethical principles in organizational communication.Define appropriate expectations for ethical discourse in team communications.
Competency 5: Communicate effectively and professionally.Organize content for ideas to flow logically with smooth transitions.
Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references or create a video that effectively addresses specified goals.