Part 1
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.
Part 2
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?
Font: Times New Roman, 12 point, Arial, 11 point, or Calibri, 11 point.
Length: Part 1 should be 34 pages, double spaced, and Part 2 should be 1 page, double spaced. Page count does not include your cover page or reference page.
Part 3
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 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] Download 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.
Instructions
Research three communication styles and write a 23 page paper comparing the styles.
Include a discussion of different scenarios in which each communication style would be appropriate to use.
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 23 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: 23 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
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. (23 slides or 11.5 minutes).
This should be an appropriate response to the scenario based on a sound analysis of the situation.
Explain three critical communication issues and challenges faced by the team, including communication issues to date. (23 slides or 11.5 minutes).
Describe an action or policy that you will introduce to improve communications and assure people are working with a unified purpose. (23 slides or 11.5 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. (23 slides or 11.5 minutes)
If you choose to submit a standard PowerPoint presentation, your presentation should consist of 1012 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 45 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 45 bullets and each bullet should summarize your point in approximately 46 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 45 minutes, or 1012 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.
Make sure you add speaker notes so that I can do the audio.
