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Interpersonal Communications Unit 1 discussion

Discussions are fundamental to shared learning, so please be sure to participate early and often!

After you have completed the Reading, and without reviewing your classmate's responses, post your initial response to the following Discussion. Your post should be at least 200-250 words in length and should extend the discussion of the group and be supported by your course materials and/or other appropriate resources.

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Consider the eight principals for communication effectiveness, starting on p. 25 of your textbook:

Principle 1: We Cannot Not Communicate

Principle 2: Interpersonal Communication is Irreversible

Principle 3: Interpersonal Communication Involved Ethical Choices

Principle 4: People Construct Meanings in Interpersonal Communication

Principle 5: Metacommunication Affects Meanings

Principle 6: Interpersonal Communication Develops and Sustains Relationships

Principle 7: Interpersonal Communication Is Not a Panacea

Principle 8: Interpersonal Communication Effectiveness Can Be Learned

Which of these principles do you feel is most important? Why? Please explain with at least one example.

APA format citations please

GRADING RUBRIC

Course: CM206 Interpersonal Communications

A description of all Discussion topics can be found under each of the units in the course.

Discussion Participation:Discussion topics provide a forum for students to answer important questions about the course material. The Discussion topics also allow students to asynchronously interact with their instructor and other students in the class. Additionally, students have the opportunity to ask their classmates and instructor questions about the course material as well as share experiences that contribute to the learning objectives.

Please find your Discussion Board Rubrics for all discussions below.

Discussion Board Participation Rubric

Maximum 30 points	Discussion Grading Criteria (30 points)
0-15 points	Content: Student answered all questions. Student demonstrated an understanding of the course material by providing clear connections and references to previous and/or current unit materials with specific examples (personal and/or professional and/ or personal), posts are on topic, and contribute to the quality of the discussion and incorporate the course concepts and key terms from the text.
0-10 points	Participation: Meaningfully responded to classmates 2+ times and promotes continued discussion with responses to classmates that add value by advancing the group's discussion
0-5 points	Mechanics: Grammar and spelling is correct and meets minimum word requirement while including clear APA formatted citations and reference from the text and course materials.