unit 1 apply activity 1: personal communication ethics...

CO2520Communications

GRADED ASSIGNMENTS

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Communications GRADED ASSIGNMENTS

Graded Assignment Requirements

This document includes all of the assignment requirements for the graded assignments in this course.

Your instructor will provide the details about when each assignment is due.

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Unit 1 Assignment 1: Models of CommunicationLearning Objectives and Outcomes

Define “communication”.

Apply each of the four models of human communication.

Course Objectives supported by this activity:

Describe how communication methods and standards have changed over time.

Evaluate examples of written, oral, and visual communications to determine if

they conform to ethical and professional standards.

Assignment RequirementsRead pp. 11-18 in the textbook. Draw each of the models from the book including the fourth model that

the textbook authors added. Under each model, define and evaluate your understanding of the

communication channels and processes at work with each model in three to five sentences. Describe how

each model builds on the previous model with at least one sentence. Write down and evaluate the

definition of communication provided from the textbook authors with three or more sentences.

Required Resources Human Communication in Society, Chapter 1, pp. 11-18

Submission RequirementsThis assignment is a graded, in-class assignment. You have 60 minutes to complete the assignment. At

the end of the 60 minutes, turn in your assignment to your instructor for grading.

Self-Assessment Checklist Do you have your name at the top of the assignment?

Did you draw the four models of communication?

Did you provide all the requested information?

Did you proofread your report, looking for capitalization, punctuation, and word usage errors?

Is your writing legible?

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Unit 1 Assignment 2: Personal Communication Ethics Statement (Portfolio)

Learning Objective and Outcome Develop a personal communication ethics statement.

Course Objective supported by this activity: Formulate a personal ethical perspective on multiple types of communications.

Assignment Requirements1. First, analyze communication ethics using the guidelines on pages 18-26 in the textbook.

2. Determine whether your personal communication ethic is more absolute or relative. Write out

your answer to the question, “Is your communication ethic more absolute or relative?”

3. Now prepare your own ethical communication statement using the guidelines from Chapter 1 .

Required Resources Alberts, Nakayama, and Martin, pp.18-27

Submission RequirementsYour assignment must be typed in a Microsoft Word document using 12-point Times New Roman

double-spaced.

Place your name at the top of your document.

Ensure that you have provided complete and accurate references to quoted material in your

document. Use APA style for all citations.

Run spell-check on your assignment.

Read your assignment out loud or have someone else review it to check for errors in grammar or

sentence structure.

This assignment should be submitted directly to the ePortfolio and NOT submitted in class,

face-to-face, or by email.

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Unit 1 Project Part 1: Brand You

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Evaluate the role of communications in our daily lives.

Course Objective supported by this activity: Develop an effective strategy for self-marketing and related communication pieces.

TasksComplete your self-assessment as directed below:

1. Log in to the ITT Tech Virtual Library and follow this path:

ITT Tech Virtual Library >Reference Resources> Career Self-Assessment > Self-Assessment

Library

2. Scroll down toward the bottom of the page and click “Quick Access.” This will reveal an entire set

of 49 self-assessment tests arranged under three headings:

o “What about Me”

o “Working with Others”

o “Living in Organizations”

3. Perform:

o Tests # 1, # 2, and # 3 in the “What About Me” section.

o One test in the “Working with Others” section.

o One test in the “Living in Organizations” section.

4. Save or print your results, as you will need them for future reference.

Required Resources Internet access

Self-assessment exercises from the ITT Tech Virtual Library

Submission RequirementsYour assignment is to write about one page (200-250 words) on the subject: YOU. Using the results of

your tests, describe yourself as a person. Be very honest about your assessment. You do not need to

rewrite the questions. However, clearly mention the question number before each answer.

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Your assignment must be typed in a Microsoft Word document using 12-point Times New Roman font,

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Unit 2 Assignment 1: Comparison of Historical Communication Pieces

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Analyze historical communication pieces to determine why the pieces worked or why they did

not work.

Course Objectives supported by this activity: Compare and contrast historical examples of successful and unsuccessful communication

pieces.

Assignment RequirementsReview each of the two opposing historical campaign pieces from the presidential race in 1964. Write a

brief analysis comparing and contrasting the two pieces. Next, describe how each of the pieces fit within

the framework of the critical approach.

Prepare for this assignment by reviewing pp. 46-48 in the textbook.


Historic Campaign Ad: “Daisy Ad” Johnson, 1964

o http://www.hulu.com/watch/40606/historic-campaign-ads-daisy-ad-johnson-1964

Historic Campaign Ad: “I’m Mad” Goldwater, 1964

o http://www.hulu.com/watch/40609/historic-campaign-ads-im-mad-goldwater-1964

Submission RequirementsYour assignment must be typed in a Microsoft Word document using 12-point Times New Roman font,

double-spaced. Submit your completed assignment at the start of the next unit.





Read your assignment out loud or have someone else review it to check for errors in

grammar or sentence structure.

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http://www.hulu.com/watch/40609/historic-campaign-ads-im-mad-goldwater-1964

http://www.hulu.com/watch/40606/historic-campaign-ads-daisy-ad-johnson-1964


Unit 2 Project Part 2: Resume

Learning Objective and Outcome Define “identity.”

Course Objective supported by this activity: Evaluate the role of individual perception in effective communications.

Assignment RequirementsCreate your resume using what you learned in your analysis of “Brand You” self-assessment activities in

Unit 1 and what you learned while researching types of resumes and potential employer information.

Develop a resume to use in a job search that best represents your skills.

Review types of resume formats from the readings and use the sample “Functional Resume - Joe Mata”

as a guide. Develop a resume that highlights technical skills you have obtained while in school. Use your

critical thinking skills to determine how best to interest an employer in your skills. Create a typed resume

and submit it as part of your ePortfolio.

Required Resources Human Communication in Society, Chapter 3

Resumes—Meaning, Components, and Styles Resume Outline

Evaluation Rubric for Resumes

Resume samples from these sites:

o http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.php

o http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/tips/

o http://www.eresumes.com/eresumes_practice.html

o http://www.rileyguide.com/eresume.html

o http://www.marquette.edu/csc/undergraduate

Functional Resume- Joe Mata

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http://www.marquette.edu/csc/undergraduate

http://www.rileyguide.com/eresume.html

http://www.eresumes.com/eresumes_practice.html

http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/tips/

http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.php



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Unit 2 Assignment 2: Identity Communication Ethics Statement (PORTFOLIO)Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Recall three ethical considerations for communicating in a sensitive manner to and about

others’ identities.

Evaluate ethical consideration in communications.

Course Objective supported by this activity: Evaluate the role of individual perception in effective communications.

Assignment Requirements:Review pp. 77-78 in the textbook. Prepare a personal communication ethics statement based on the

guidelines in Chapter 3 of the textbook, including “Ethics and Identity” and “Skills for Communicating

about Identities.” You will analyze and develop your own identity communication ethics statements using

the three key ethical considerations that can impact communication with others, found on page 77 of the

textbook.



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Unit 3 Assignment 1: Perception and Societal Factors

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Compare and contrast the influences of societal roles on perception.

Practice using individual perception skills.

Course Objectives supported by this activity Evaluate the role of individual perception in effective communications.

Assignment RequirementsYour assignment is to select a television show or movie of your choosing. (You may use hulu.com if

necessary.) Take notes while watching the chosen piece and look for the societal factors listed below as

well as anything that represents the topics discussed in this week’s class discussion.

PurposeThe purpose of this assignment is to apply the concepts outlined in the text and apply them to an actual

event. How are these concepts addressed in our daily lives? How are these concepts interpreted by

others? Does the treatment others give to these concepts influence our beliefs and actions? If so, how?

TaskWrite a short review of the chosen piece of media (i.e., TV show or movie) addressing the concepts from

pages 95 – 99 in the text. Include items that relate to the following in your essay:

The Role of Power

The Role of Culture

The Role of Social Comparison (including ethnocentrism, stereotypes, and prejudice)

The Role of Historical Time Period (if applicable)

Societal Roles


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Unit 3 Assignment 2: Personal Communication Ethics Statement (Portfolio)

Learning Objective and Outcome Develop a personal communication ethics statement.

Course Objective supported by this activity Formulate a personal ethical perspective on multiple types of communications.

Assignment RequirementsPrepare a personal communication ethics statement on the influence of societal roles on perception.

Utilize the guidelines in Chapter 4 of the textbook, including sections “The Individual, Perception, and

Society,” “Ethics and Perception,” and “Improving Your Perception Skills.”

Required Resources

Alberts, Nakayama, and Martin, Chapter 4


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Unit 4 Assignment 1: Power and Communication

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Evaluate the influences of roles in society on verbal and nonverbal communication.

Course Objectives supported by this activity: Integrate verbal and nonverbal communication techniques to meet a communication goal.

Assignment RequirementsThink about the many personal and professional verbal and nonverbal communications that occur around

you. Examine those situations to determine where you have observed language discrimination.

Answer the following questions:

What is language discrimination?

In what types of situations can individuals be discriminated against?

What are some examples of verbal and nonverbal language discrimination you have observed?

How do Identity Labels contribute to discrimination?

Do you believe that discrimination in communication is ethical? Why or why not?

Prepare for this assignment by reviewing pp. 120-126 in Chapter 5 and pp.156 -158 in Chapter 6 in the

textbook.









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Unit 4 Assignment 2: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Ethics Statement (PORTFOLIO)

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Develop a personal communication ethics statement about verbal and nonverbal

communication.

Course Objectives supported by this activity: Integrate verbal and nonverbal communication techniques to meet a communication goal.

Apply technology to create various communication pieces in each of three formats: written,

visual, and verbal

Assignment Requirements: Review pp. 127-128 in Chapter 5 and pp. 159-160 in Chapter 6 of the textbook.

Prepare a personal Ethics Communication Statement that will guide your verbal and nonverbal

communication in your future work and personal life as it relates to the use of Language

Discrimination.

Submission Requirements:Your assignment must be typed in a Microsoft Word document using 12-point Times New Roman font,

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Unit 4 Project Part 3: Resume Revisions

Course Objective supported by this activity:

Develop an effective strategy for self-marketing and related communication pieces.

Assignment RequirementsNow that you have created your resume using what you learned in your analysis of “Brand You”

self-assessment activities in Unit 1 and what you learned while researching types of resumes and

potential employer information, use the Evaluation Rubric to review your resume and make corrections

aimed at improving the document.

Have a classmate or your instructor evaluate your resume using the Evaluation Rubric provided.

Complete this portion of the assignment in class.

Complete the revisions to you resume at home: adjust your resume, incorporating noted changes from

the evaluation. Create a typed revised resume and submit it as part of your ePortfolio.

Required Resources Resumes—Meaning, Components, and Styles

Evaluation Rubric for Resumes

Resume samples from these sites:

o http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.php

o http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/tips/

o http://www.eresumes.com/eresumes_practice.html

o http://www.rileyguide.com/eresume.html

o http://www.marquette.edu/csc/undergraduate

Functional Resume—Joe Mata


double-spaced. Do Not Use A Template! Place your name at the top of your document.



sentence structure.


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http://www.marquette.edu/csc/undergraduate

http://www.rileyguide.com/eresume.html

http://www.eresumes.com/eresumes_practice.html

http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/tips/

http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/index.php



Unit 5 Assignment 1: Intercultural Conflict Analysis

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Evaluate the importance of intercultural communication.

Identify methods of improving communication skills within different cultural contexts.

Course Objective supported by this activity: Identify and analyze different interpersonal communication styles in various cultures.

Assignment RequirementsIdentify a current intercultural conflict in the media. It can be a conflict between nations, ethnic groups, or

genders. Visit the ITT Virtual Library (accessed via Student Portal | https://studentportal.itt-tech.edu) to

locate and read at least three sources that give background information about the conflict. Conduct an

analysis of the conflict. Answer the following questions:

What do you think are the sources of conflict?

Are there value differences?

Are there power differences?

What role do you think various contexts (historical, social, and political) play in the conflict?









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https://studentportal.itt-tech.edu/


Unit 5 Assignment 2: United Nations

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Evaluate the importance of intercultural communication.

Identify methods of improving communication skills within different cultural contexts.


Assignment Requirements Visit the Dag Hammarskjold Library at www.un.org/Depts/dhl and conduct a search for resources

using the word “culture.”

Identify one article from the library that you find interesting and write a brief synopsis of the article

using a minimum of 50 words. Submit the article summary and APA citation for this assignment.

Required Resources Human Communication in Society, Chapter 7, pages 170-186

http://www.un.org

http://www.un.org/Depts/dhl









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http://www.un.org/



Unit 5 Assignment 3: Intercultural Communication Ethics Statement (PORTFOLIO)

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Develop a personal communication ethics statement about intercultural communication.


Assignment Requirements:Prepare a personal Communication Ethics Statement that will guide your intercultural communication in

your future work and personal life. Use the guidelines on pages 186-188 and the suggestions for

improving your intercultural skills on pages 188-189. Create a typed document and submit it as part of

your ePortfolio.



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Unit 6 Assignment 1: Improving Interpersonal Conflict Skills

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Identify methods of improving personal conflict skills.

Course Objectives supported by this activity: Characterize communication in close relationships.

Assignment RequirementsThis is an in-class graded assignment. You will be graded on your presentation to the class and the

effective use of the strategies presented in the textbook for handling interpersonal conflict.

Use the scenarios presented in the Improving Interpersonal Conflict Skills worksheet that you receive

from the instructor. This is a role-play activity to help you apply the strategies to effectively deal with

interpersonal conflict. Work in groups of three. One person should play the aggressor, the second person

should play the individual being attacked, and the third student should record strategies used by the

person being attacked to defuse the situation, noting why they worked or didn’t work. Take about 10-15

minutes to discuss the scenarios. You should practice both scenarios and be prepared to communicate

your findings with the class.

Prepare for this assignment by reviewing pp. 218-219 in the textbook.


Improving Interpersonal Conflict Skills worksheet

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Unit 6 Assignment 2: Relationship, Communication, and Society

Learning Objective and Outcome Recognize and evaluate the influences of roles in society on relationship development.

Course Objective supported by this activity: Characterize communication in close relationships.

Assignment RequirementsWrite a brief reflection paper on influences you have felt to conform to certain social norms in either a

personal romantic relationship or a friendship. Review the section “The Individual, Relationship

Communication, and Society” on pp. 214-217 and address the issues discussed there in your reflection.

Answer the following questions:

How did you feel about conforming to external influences?

Did you try to change the situation or did you conform?

Did you benefit, or were you hindered by the situation?

If you were required to do it again, what would you change about the situation?



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Unit 6 Assignment 3: Communicating in Close Relationships Ethics Statement (PORTFOLIO)Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Develop a personal communication ethics statement about communication in close

relationships.

Course Objective supported by this activity: Characterize communication in close relationships.

Assignment Requirements:Review pp. 217-218 in the textbook. Prepare a personal communication ethics statement based on the

guidelines in Chapter 8 of the textbook. You will analyze and develop your own personal communication

ethics statement using the three key ethical considerations that can impact communication with others,

found on p. 218 of the textbook.



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Unit 7 Assignment 1: Company Development

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Demonstrate methods of improving your small group communication skills.

Identify methods of improving communication skills within different small group contexts.

Course Objectives supported by this activity: Identify and analyze different interpersonal communication styles in various contexts including

small groups and organizations.

Assignment RequirementsThe assignment is to research job sites on the Internet and through the ITT Technical Institute Virtual

Library that align with the company created by your group. Choose three positions that you feel would fit

the developing company and that can be used by your group to assist in your final presentation.

Each individual group member MUST provide samples of three open relevant job positions and write a

brief explanation of why you chose each position and how it will fit your company.

Required Resources Internet Connection

Access to the ITT Technical Institute Virtual Library

Create Your Own Company Handout

Group Notes on Creating Your Company








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Unit 7 Assignment 2: Campus Issue Problem Solving

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Demonstrate methods of improving your small group communication skills.

Identify methods of improving communication skills within different small group contexts.

Course Objective supported by this activity: Identify and analyze different interpersonal communication styles in various contexts, including


Assignment RequirementsIdentify a problem you have encountered recently on your campus. Come up with a viable solution to this

problem by following the problem-solving agenda on pp. 239-240. Answer the following questions:

Which steps of the agenda were relatively easy?

Which were more difficult? Why?

Required Resources Human Communication in Society, Chapter 9, pp.139-140.








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Unit 7 Assignment 3: Small Group Communication Ethics Statement (PORTFOLIO)

Learning Objective and Outcome Develop a personal communication ethics statement about small group communications.

Course Objective supported by this activity: Identify and analyze different interpersonal communication styles in various contexts including


Assignment Requirements:Prepare a personal ethics communication statement that will guide your small group communication in

future work and personal life using the guidelines on pp. 250-251 and the suggestions for improving your

small group communication skills on p. 251.

Required Resources Human Communication in Society, Chapter 9.


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Unit 8 Assignment 1: Organizational Dilemmas

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Analyze the influences of individuals on organizational communication.

Identify methods of improving communication skills within different organizational contexts.

Identify and analyze different interpersonal communication styles in various contexts including


Assignment RequirementsBrainstorm one example of an organizational dilemma in each of the following categories: Emotion Labor,

Stress and Burnout, and Work-Life Conflict. Write one paragraph where you describe an organizational

dilemma in each of the categories and then write a one-paragraph solution to the problem for the worker.

Required Resources Alberts, Nakayama, & Martin, Chapter 10, pp. 270-274








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Unit 8 Assignment 2: Organizational Research –The Individual as Representative

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Identify methods of improving communication skills within different organizational contexts.

Identify and analyze different interpersonal communication styles in various contexts including


Assignment RequirementsUse the ITT Tech Virtual Library to find a journal article on the individual’s responsibility in external and

internal organizational communications. The article should focus on the role of the individual as a

representative of their organization and the guidelines for maintaining appropriate levels of disclosure.

Write a summary of the article and include the article citation in APA format.

Required Resources Alberts, Nakayama, & Martin, Chapter 10, pp. 255-287

Internet Connection

Access to the ITT Tech Virtual Library








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Unit 8 Assignment 3: Organizational Communication Ethics Statement (PORTFOLIO)

Learning Objectives and Outcomes Develop a personal communication ethics statement about organizational communication.

Demonstrate methods of improving your organizational communication skills.

Identify and analyze different interpersonal communication styles in various contexts, including


Assignment RequirementsPrepare a personal ethics communication statement that will guide your organizational communication in

your future work and personal life. Use the guidelines on pp. 285-287 and the suggestions for improving

your organizational communication skills on p. 287.

Required Resources Alberts, Nakayama, & Martin, Chapter 10








sentence structure.

This assignment should be submitted directly to the ePortfolio and NOT submitted in class, face-

to-face, or by email.

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Unit 9 Project Part 4: Preparation of Deliverables (PORTFOLIO)

Learning Objectives and Outcomes List the purpose and benefits of building and maintaining an electronic portfolio presentation

Plan a portfolio presentation by using effective public speaking principles and techniques.

Include the following:

o Analyze your audience.

o Develop the scope of your topic and Portfolio presentation.

o Organize your Portfolio presentation.

o Develop your Portfolio presentation.

Course Objectives supported by this activity: Develop an effective strategy for self-marketing and related communication pieces.

Evaluate examples of written, oral, and visual communication to determine if they conform to

ethical and professional standards.

Apply technology to create various communication pieces in each of three formats: written, visual

and verbal.

Assignment Requirements:Prepare your Final Project deliverables for submittal and grading. There are three parts to the Final

Project deliverables.

1. A PowerPoint presentation that defines the job you are applying for and what makes you the ideal

candidate for the job. Your presentation must include a PowerPoint and a Handout highlighting

your qualifications to give as a take-away for your fellow students to remember you by.

2. Presentation of your Portfolio work relevant to the job you are applying for, including your resume.

3. An interview for the job you are applying for, conducted and evaluated by your peers. (On a volunteer basis)

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Required Resources Final Project Deliverables

o PowerPoint Presentation of Job and Your Qualifications

o ePortfolio example of your resume

o CO2520.U9.TS2.Student Grading Rubric

o Interview Questions (for optional Mock Interviews)

Submission Requirements This assignment should be submitted directly to the ePortfolio and NOT submitted in class,


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Unit 10 Project Part 5: Final Project Presentation

Course Objectives Covered by This Unit Apply technology to create various communication pieces in each of three formats: written, visual,

and verbal.

Present a communication piece in each of three formats: written, visual and verbal.

Unit Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate delivering a presentation in public and provide/receive feedback.

TasksPresent your Final Project to the class. Your presentation to the class should take five to ten minutes and

your project will be scored according to the Grading Rubric distributed by the instructor during Unit 10

class time.

Mock Interview (Volunteer Basis) Interviewees are to come to class dressed for an interview. The classroom will be arranged with one desk

(table) in the front. The instructor will distribute a list of possible questions to every student in the class.

Interviewees will leave the room one at a time, knock on the door, and introduce themselves as they enter

the room, then sit at the table. Varying students in the class will ask two questions of the candidate (up to

nine questions per interviewee depending on the size of the class). The class will then discuss how well

the candidate performed and what, if anything, needs to improve.

Required Resources Final Project Deliverables

o CO2520.U9.TS1.Interview Questions (For Optional Mock Interview)

o CO2520.U9.TS2.Student Grading Rubric

o ePortfolio example of your Final Resume

o PowerPoint Presentation in ePortfolio

Submission Requirements Professionally present your presentation to the class, summarizing your Portfolio, selling yourself for

the job you are applying for and highlighting your skills and qualifications using your resume.

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