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Overview
Create an 8–12-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation on gender and communication in the workplace.
This assessment allows you to apply what you know about gender and communication to a professional environment.
Context
The Assessment 5 Context document reviews differences between male and female leadership-style stereotypes that influence the workplace. You may wish to review the document for an overview of these key concepts and ideas.
Resources
Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
Resources
Click the links provided to view the following resources:
Library Resources
The following e-books or articles from the University Library are linked directly in this course:
. Cowan, K. M. (1982). Assertive-responsive communication style of men and women who work . (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. (Order No. 8227477, Bowling Green State University).
. Barrett, M., & Davidson, M. J. (2006). Gender and communication at work . Aldershot, UK: Ashgate.
. Hession, J. (2009). Women in the modern workplace: Gender barriers to business start-ups . Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars.
Course Library Guide
The University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the COM-FP3200 – Leadership, Gender, and Communication Library Guide to help direct your research.
Internet Resources
Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.
. Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. (2014). Retrieved from http://seejane.org/
. McConnell, M. (2008) Media and gender stereotyping. Retrieved from http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/local/scisoc/sports03/papers/mmcconnell.html
. Leigh, E. (2014). Men & women communicating in the workplace. The Center for Healthcare Communication. Retrieved from http://www.communicatingwithpatients.com/articles/male_female_communication.html
. Levit, A. (2013) Workplace confidential: Real gender differences in communication [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://quickbase.intuit.com/blog/2013/03/27/workplace-confidential-real-gender-differences-in-communication/
. Lieberman, S. (n.d.). Differences in male and female communication styles. Retrieved from http://www.simmalieberman.com/articles/maleandfemale.html
Bookstore Resources
The resources listed below are relevant to the topics and assessments in this course and are not required.
Wood, J. T. (2012). Gendered lives: Communication, gender, and culture (10th ed.). Beverly, MA: Wadsworth.
· Assessment Instructions
In this assessment, use Adobe Connect to record an 8–12-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation on gender and communications in the workplace. Include at least four working examples from your personal or professional experience to support your ideas. Focus on the following in your presentation:
. How do male and female leadership styles differ in the workplace?
. What gender barriers exist in the workplace?
. What strategies can be used to minimize these barriers?
. How can we promote effective leadership strategies and effective communication between men and women within the workplace?
Cite and refer to at least four resources to support your work. The majority should come from the library. Be sure to use APA formatting for all citations. Note: If you use Internet sources, they must be credible. For example, Wikipedia and YouTube are not credible resources.
Using Adobe Connect
. To use Adobe Connect in this assessment, you will need a microphone (built-in or external). If you are unfamiliar with Adobe Connect, you may find useful the Using Adobe Connect iGuide page, linked in the Resources under the Capella Resources heading.
. To refresh or enhance your PowerPoint skills, you will find a PowerPoint tutorial in the left navigation menu of your courseroom: Under Course Tools, click Supplemental Resources and then click the iGuide – Microsoft Tutorials under the Computer Skills heading.
Additional Requirements
. Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
. APA formatting: Resources and in-text citations should be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting.
. Number of resources: 4 or more.
. Length: 8–12 narrated slides.