This document outlines a short answer assignment for a course. It provides instructions for students to answer four questions in 200-250 words each for a total of 800 words. The questions relate to key concepts and functions of language, nonverbal communication, biased language, and computer-mediated communication from the course materials. Students must cite the course text and video in their answers. Their responses must be formatted according to APA style and be no more than two double-spaced pages, including a separate title page and references page. Proper grammar, citations, and use of course materials will be graded along with answering the questions correctly.

1. Short Answer Assignment
Answer the following four questions using 200 to 250 words for
each response (for a total of 800 words). You must use course
material to support your work and earn the most points. You
will score little to no points for not using course material. Each
question is worth one point and there is additional scoring for
proper grammar and citations for a total of five points. The
combined length of the entire exam can be no more than two
pages.
Describe one of the following functions of language from Bevan
and Sole (2014, Section 4.1):
Serve as an abstraction of reality
Sustain and transmit culture
Express imagination and creativity
Express confirming and disconfirming messages
Then, share an example that illustrates how this function is
demonstrated in a hypothetical communication exchange and
explain its significance.
Describe one of the following functions of nonverbal
communication from Bevan and Sole (Section 4.2).
Managing your impressions and identities
Managing and interpreting your relationships
Regulating the flow of interactions
Engaging in and detecting messages of emotion, influence, and
deception
Then, share an example that illustrates how this function is
demonstrated in a hypothetical communication exchange.
Using Bevan and Sole (2014), explain how biased language
impacts attitudes, behaviors, and perception. Be sure to spend
some time on each element and explain the significance of
biased language overall.
Watch at least the first 10 minutes of the following video titled
Digital Communication Skills: Dos and Don’ts
. Based on this and Bevan and Sole, what are two key points we
need to be aware of in relation to computer mediated

2. communication. How can we use this information to become
better communicators?
Please use the
Short Answer Assignment template
to complete this assignment.
The Short Answer assignment
Must be no more than two double-spaced pages in length (not
including title and references pages) and formatted according to
APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center
.
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of the assignment.
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must use and cite the course text and the assigned video.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate references page that is formatted
according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
Center.
Carefully review the
Grading Rubric
for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.