Assessment 1

To receive credit you must complete the Competency Assessment.

Competency Assessment Directions

This Competency Assessment assesses the following learning competency:

CS204-1: Identify techniques for maintaining a professional presence.

CS204 Competency Assessment Module One:

In this assignment, you will reflect on someone who you believe  exhibits a high level of professionalism. This person can be someone in  any profession but should be one you have the opportunity to observe at  length in their professional capacity. For example, it may be a  coworker, supervisor, business owner, or a professional who has worked  for you (doctor, lawyer, electrician, etc.). You will then identify and  describe behaviors that exhibit evidence of professionalism in six key  areas: specialized knowledge, competency, honesty and integrity,  self-regulation, and professional appearance. Please support your  biography assessment with 2-3 academic readings. This assignment requires a minimum of seven paragraphs  (approximately 2-3 pages in length).

Introduction: In one paragraph (minimum of four sentences),  identify the subject of your biography. Explain their profession and in  what capacity you have observed their behavior (as your supervisor,  client, customer, co-worker, etc.).

Specialized Knowledge: In one paragraph (minimum of four  sentences), identify the specialized knowledge the subject demonstrates.  Explain how this knowledge was acquired and how it is utilized in their  profession.

Competency: In one paragraph (minimum of four sentences),  provide examples of the subject’s work behavior that demonstrates  competency in their field. Consider how problems and difficulties are  handled.

Honesty and Integrity: In one paragraph (minimum of four  sentences), discuss the subject’s reputation as it relates to honesty  and integrity. Consider examples of fulfilling obligations and identify  character traits that define his or her as a professional (fulfilling  promises, punctuality, dependability, etc.)

Self-Regulation: In one paragraph (minimum of four sentences),  identify examples of how the subject maintains professionalism in both  calm and stressful situations. Consider the subject’s emotional  intelligence and its role in interacting with colleagues, clients,  and/or supervisors.

Professional Appearance: In one paragraph (minimum of four  sentences), identify how the subject promotes a professional image with  their dress, physical appearance, and communication skills.

Conclusion: In one paragraph (minimum of four sentences),  summarize what you have learned about professionalism by reflecting on  the subject of your biography. This conclusion is a reflection of your  own level of professionalism. Explain which areas you currently  demonstrate strong professionalism and which areas are in need of  improvement. Finally, discuss how you would develop those areas  identified as opportunities for improvement.

If work submitted for this outcome(s) assessment does not meet the  minimum submission requirements, it will be returned without being  scored.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is an act of academic dishonesty. It violates the  University Honor Code, and the offense is subject to disciplinary  action. You are expected to be the sole author of your work. Use of  another person’s work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations  and references. Whether the action is intentional or not, it still  constitutes plagiarism.