Write a 750- to 1,000-word paper defining communication. Design a model that incorporates the process of communication presented in the text: source, encoding, message, channel, receiver, decoding, feedback, noise, context, and rules. You are also encouraged to consider other variables not mentioned in the text. To help focus the assignment, you may consider a specific kind of communication, such as interpersonal, small group, public speaking, email, chatroom, mail, telephone, television, etc. Your model may be a two-dimensional painting, collage, drawing, poster, or photograph, or three-dimensional with actual objects. Provide an image of the model as well. Onground students will display this in the classroom. Examples of models of communication are on pages 11, 13, and 14 in the textbook. The paper should include the following: A definition of communication and why it is important to study it. Presentation of the model. An explanation of how the model reflects the communication process, including whether the model illustrates the concept of communication as an action, interaction, transaction, or something else. Acknowledgement of the five characteristics of communication. An explanation of why you chose this communication model and not one of the other two. An explanation of which of the five fundamental principles of communication are supported by this model. A description of how this model illustrates ethical communication.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.