10. Describe strategies for managing interpersonal conflicts. 11. Recognize how self-concept and defensive and supportive messages and behaviors create positive and negative communication climates. 12. Understand the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications.
Write an eight to ten page paper( excluding title and reference pages) in the form of a letter. In this paper, address at least five concepts to discuss( choose the concepts that you feel are most important to successful communication within interpersonal relationships). Your advice cannot be based on your own opinions; you must back up your advice with research. This may include readings from this course or from outside sources. In total, your paper must include at least five( 5) sources with at least two( 2) from ProQuest. This is a formal paper and should include proper grammar, complete sentences, appropriate paragraphs, and correct citations / references in proper APA style. However, you will write this paper in the format of a letter to the newly engaged couple and may address the couple throughout the paper. For example:“ Dear Sara and Tim, my advice to you for a successful relationship is …” Along with explaining the communication concepts and including the research, you may also use your personal experiences to explain the research and advice that you are offering.
Papers must be formatted according to APA( 6th edition) style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. If you would like to refer to APA samples and tutorials, log into the Ashford Writing Center( USER NAME: ashford; PASSWORD: student). Click on the“ APA & Research Guides” tab and review the resources.
Please Note: An outline draft of this assignment will be submitted during Week 3, on Day 7. You will receive feedback on your draft so that you can make the necessary improvements for your final paper submission during Week Five.
Writing the Final Paper The Final Paper: 1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 2. Must include a title page with the following: o Title of paper o Student’ s name o Course name and number o Instructor’ s name o Date submitted 3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 6. Must use at least five( 5) scholarly sources, including a minimum of two( 2) from ProQuest, found in the Ashford Online Library. 7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.