Cross-cultural communication in the workplace
InstructionsAlthough the lesson for this week already addressed this information, for ease of assignment completion, here it is again.Here is a list of topics from which you can choose:Verbal communicationNonverbal communicationPublic speakingCross-cultural communication in the workplaceListening in communicationGender and communicationCommunication and care managementPerceptionConversation skillsCommunication, technology, and social mediaClick on the following link for an example of what you will be doing this week:Link: Example SubmissionUse this example to guide your submission for this assignment.Choose a topic: #3 Public SpeakingNarrow the topic to identify a specific purpose: Managing anxiety when public speakingDevelop a one-sentence thesis: There are three important steps to take in order to manage anxiety when doing a presentation.Establish your main points for the PowerPoint:Main Point #1: Visualize doing the presentation wellMain Point #2: Take a deep breath before you beginMain Point #3: Focus on the information rather than the performanceThree sources (Include the titles of three potential sources here.)Source 1Source 2Source 3With the above example, the topic was narrowed to managing anxiety. This topic could have also been narrowed to eliminating “um’s”, presenting while using a visual aid, etc. There are many different ways in which you can make the topic of your choice more specific to your interests.Now it is your turn. In order to write an effective thesis, you will need to do your research. Find a minimum of three scholarly sources that you plan to use to inform your teaching. Use the template for Assignment 2 to guide your organization of this information. You will receive feedback concerning your topic choice, thesis, organization, and sources in the grading process.ReflectionAt the end of your submission, add a reflection paragraph addressing your consideration of a cross-cultural topic and why or why not this topic was chosen. What is it about cross-cultural communication that interests you, concerns you, or creates a barrier for you.Note: Any topic you chose is fine, but this is a chance to reflect on the added component of cross-cultural communication.Presentation NotePowerPoint presentations with recorded narration are due in Week 7. Begin practicing the use of your microphone with your computer and the PowerPoint narration feature.Make sure to view the following tutorial for help with creating narration:Link (website):Narrated PowerPoint TutorialLinks to an external site.Writing Requirements (APA format)Length: 0.5-1 page (not including title page or references page)1-inch marginsDouble spaced12-point Times New Roman fontTitle pageReferences page is not required as the 3 sources are listed in Section 5.Use this example to guide your submission for this assignment.Choose a topic: #4 Cross-cultural communication in the workplaceNarrow the topic to identify a specific purpose: Managing anxiety when public speakingDevelop a one-sentence thesis: There are three important steps to take in order to manage anxiety when doing a presentation.Establish your main points for the PowerPoint:Main Point #1: Visualize doing the presentation wellMain Point #2: Take a deep breath before you beginMain Point #3: Focus on the information rather than the performanceThree sources (Include the titles of three potential sources here.)Source 1Source 2Source 3With the above example, the topic was narrowed to managing anxiety. This topic could have also been narrowed to eliminating “um’s”, presenting while using a visual aid, etc. There are many different ways in which you can make the topic of your choice more specific to your interests.