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Assignment: Interpersonal Communication Report

Write in narrative or essay format, but the report should have elements of a research report too and contain self-analysis.

A. Title Page

B. Introduction- Tell the reader why you are writing the report. State the purpose or objective of your report and provide an overview of the subject content that you will explain.

C. Complete sentence outline of the paper Body.

The body of the report must be 5-pages, excluding the Title Page, Abstract, and References pages. Please do notinclude Outline in the report.

D. References-Use APA style. Use your textbook and four scholarly sources from Communication Source for your References.

Reference at least 8 of these learning objectives

A. Identify the fundamental elements of the communication process.
B. Illustrate how self-concept influences communication.
C. Explain how perception affects communication.
D. Demonstrate effective listening habits and skills.
E. Explore why language can create communication problems.
F. Illustrate why nonverbal cues can create communication problems.
G. Contrast methods of resolving communication problems caused by verbal and nonverbal communication.
H. Formulate personal strategies for developing effective intercultural communication.
I. Describe theories of relationship development.
J. Select appropriate strategies for maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships.
K. Evaluate the effectiveness of methods of resolving conflict.
L. Demonstrate how to develop a supportive communication climate.

I. Title Page (page 1)

II. Abstract (page 2) - In about 50 words, summarize your report. This information is the kind of content you might put in a summary at the end of a report, but in APA style, the abstract goes at the beginning. In the abstract, you can say the following:

The research question to be answered in this report is the following: How can I use interpersonal communication research principles to improve my communication? The three main ideas I am going to discuss are ____________, __________, and _________. In the conclusion, I evaluate my course learning and ways that I plan to improve my interpersonal communication in the future.

Introduction (page 3)

Tell the reader why you are writing the report. State the purpose or objective of your report and provide an overview of the subject content that you will explain.

Body (page 3-6)

I. Main Idea One (e.g., Culture affects interpersonal communication.)

A. Scenario or Personal Example

B. Research Base (Explain and cite your textbook, supplemental research readings, or other scholarly articles from Communication and Mass Media Complete to support your concepts).

(Transition from This Idea to the Next Idea)

II. Main Idea Two (e.g., Listening affects interpersonal communication.)

A. Scenario or Personal Example

B. Research Base (Explain and cite your textbook, supplemental research readings, or other scholarly articles from Communication and Mass Media Complete to support your concepts).

(Transition from This Idea to the Next Idea)

III. Main Idea Three (e.g., Nonverbal communication affects relationships.)

A. Scenario or Personal Example

B. Research Base (Explain and cite your textbook, supplemental research readings, or other scholarly articles from Communication and Mass Media Complete to support your concepts).

(Transition from This Idea to the Next Idea)

IV. Conclusion (page 6-7)

Discuss the implications of your work in the course and what you learned about Interpersonal Communication principles and strategies. You may want to discuss some of the Tests for Success you took in the textbook, and what they said about your interpersonal communication. You may want to discuss your strengths and needs that you will work on after the course ends.

V. References (page 8)

Use your textbook and four scholarly sources from Communication Source for your References.