Self-Analysis Presentation

100 Points
Description: Each student will analyze a relationship(s) of theirs and their communication
flaws within the relationship(s). Each student must identify three different
communication weaknesses/flaws that exist within their relationship(s), why they believe
they keep falling into these patterns of behavior, and how theyre planning on changing
these behavior. Students must apply terms and concepts learned throughout the semester
to their self-analysis (so please refer to your textbook). Each student will submit a typed,
personalized outline of their analysis using the template provided.
To begin, ask yourself the following questions:
1. When it comes to how I communicate, what areas need the most improvement?
2. Who in my life is affected the most by my poor communication habits?
3. How do these poor communication habits affect my relationship?
4. What can I do differently in order to become more effective in this area?
Content Areas to Analyze:
Listening
Conflict
Language
Nonverbal Communication
Emotions
Self-Disclosure
Communication Climate
Self-Esteem/Self-Concept
Perception
Family Communication
Intimacy
Once you choose your three content areas to analyze, narrow your focus even more by
clearly identifying terms, concepts, and/or theories that best describe your
weakness/behavior. For example, maybe you choose listening as one of your three content
areas but you should ask yourself what specifically am I not doing well while trying to
listen? This is where various terms and concepts should be identified. Maybe youre most
guilty of psuedolistening or selective listening.
Keep in mind that you may have three areas of communication weaknesses with just one
person and therefore this is the relationship you will focus on for your entire analysis.
However, you may have different communication flaws with all different people and
therefore you may refer to three entirely different relationships in your analysis.

Here is the template for the outline. Please use this template while formatting your
self-analysis.
EXAMPLE OUTLINE TEMPLATE
Introduction: (Here you will introduce yourself and the three content areas that you
have chosen for your analysis)
Relationship #1: (Identify the person/relationship you are using for the analysis)
I.
Content Area #1: (Identify the first area of communication you need to improve)
A. What - Using more specific terms, concepts, and/or theories clearly identify and
pinpoint the exact area that needs improvement.
B. Why - Discuss in some detail the reasons why you continue to fall into these poor
communication habits/patterns.
i.
ii. Examples and Personal Stories - These can be very safe and superficial or they
iii.
can be very personal and risky. Use your own discretion.
iv.
C. How - What steps can I take to change my behavior and be more effective?
i.
ii. Think of as many solutions that would be practical and be as specific as possible
iii.
AVOID using generalized statements/solutions (i.e. if you suggest that
youre a poor listener and then you merely say I need to listen better)
iv.

Relationship #2: (If the relationship is not the same as the 1st relationship then re-identify)
II.
Content Area #2: (Identify the 2nd area of communication you need to improve)
A. What - Using more specific terms, concepts, and/or theories clearly identify and
pinpoint the exact area that needs improvement.
B. Why - Discuss in some detail the reasons why you continue to fall into these poor
communication habits/patterns.
i.
ii. Examples and Personal Stories - These can be very safe and superficial or they
iii.
can be very personal and risky. Use your own discretion.
iv.
C. How - What steps can I take to change my behavior and be more effective?
i.
ii. Think of as many solutions that would be practical and be as specific as possible
iii.
AVOID using generalized statements/solutions (i.e. if you suggest that
youre a poor listener and then you merely say I need to listen better)
iv.

Relationship #2: (If the relationship is not the same as the 1st or 2nd relationship identify)
III.
Content Area #3: (Identify the 3rd area of communication you need to improve)
A. What - Using more specific terms, concepts, and/or theories clearly identify and
pinpoint the exact area that needs improvement.
B. Why - Discuss in some detail the reasons why you continue to fall into these poor
communication habits/patterns.
i.
ii. Examples and Personal Stories - These can be very safe and superficial or they
iii.
can be very personal and risky. Use your own discretion.
iv.
C. How - What steps can I take to change my behavior and be more effective?
i.
ii. Think of as many solutions that would be practical and be as specific as possible
iii.
AVOID using generalized statements/solutions (i.e. if you suggest that
youre a poor listener and then you merely say I need to listen better)
iv.
Conclusion: Wrap up your analysis by providing a sense of closure.

Self-Analysis Evaluation
100 Points
Did the speaker stay within the 7-9 minute guideline - 10 Points
Did the speaker hand in a typed outline of their oral presentation? - 10 Points
Did the speaker put time and effort into their analysis/presentation? - 30 Points
Were they prepared to present on the day they signed up? - 10 Points
Did they cover a minimum of three topic areas? - 10 Points
Were their real life examples and stories relevant to their analysis? - 10 Points
Did the speaker present a thorough analysis? - 40 Points
Applied terms and concepts to their analysis? 10 Points
Clearly identified their communication weaknesses? - 10 Points
Clearly explained why their behaviors were weaknesses?
Clearly addressed how they will change these behaviors by describing specific steps
theyve learned in class? - 10 Points
Was the presentation Interpersonal in nature? - 10 Points
Did the speaker maintain focus on themselves throughout their analysis? - 10 Points