Think of a time when effective or ineffective communication affected your success at home, school, or work. Describe what happened. Then explain how strong communication contributed to, or could have contributed to the situation. Remember to answer each part of the discussion prompt in a thoughtful, logical, and well organized manner. A substantial discussion forum response should make connections to course content, professional experiences, and personal experiences. Also, please respond to at least 1 learner in the class offering thoughtful ideas, asking follow-up questions, and demonstrating respect for others.

Discussion Tips:

• When describing what happened, be sure to discuss the situation in its entirety.
• Be specific, give details, and include all necessary pieces of information to understand the situation.