Artifact 1 - Imperialism DBQ Outline
In Global Studies I completed an Imperialism DBQ outline which required me to clearly show why Europeans decided to imperialize Africa using facts. This was an opportunity for me to practice my written communication skill, because I needed to communicate my facts clearly from the documents I read to the outline I filled out. Written communication is used by many people. This skill will allow you to effectively communicate ideas and/or information through pen and paper or a computer. While I did a good job with this skill because I clearly transferred the information from documents and turned it into my own work, I need to improve in the area of citing where the information came from. I can achieve this by taking my time and writing down exactly where each bit of information came from. I can also start underlining the information I will use so I can go back to it and cite it from there.
Artifact 2 - Women's Rights in India
In global studies I completed an information sheet about women’s rights in India which required me to search for information on the internet and correctly convey it onto my paper by phrasing it in my own words. This was an opportunity for me to practice my written communication skill , because I had to communicate the information that I found on the web onto my paper. I did a good job with this skill because I clearly showed the information I found online in my answers. I have improved in the area of citing the information I have found. I achieved this by carefully citing each website I took information off of.
Artifact 3 - Persuasive Essay
For my third artifact showing written/oral communication, I wrote an essay comparing two speeches and trying to deduct which one is more effective/persuasive. This skill means the ability to effectively communicate your ideas through either the written word or in writing/words. This assignment demonstrates those skills because I sufficiently gave my opinion and reasons on why Mark Antony’s speech was better than Lou Gehrig’s using evidence and analyzation. I could improve in this skill by getting feedback on my ability to communicate an idea out and get tips on how to advance.