Communication essay

AllisonRogers-Comm3313-researchpaper.docx

Allison Rogers

Professor Koenig

COMM 3313

October 12th, 2018

How My Race Has Impacted My Life

I. Introduction

a. How being white has affected my life in many ways

i. Positive factors from experience

ii. Negative factors from experience

iii. How this has impacted my communication

iv. Are my communication skills stronger or weaker from these experiences?

II. Positive factors from experience

a. Job market is more available to me

a. Opportunities come in simpler form to me

III. Negative factors from experience

a. Assumptions of me being white thinking my life is a breeze from others

b. The unfairness I see every day makes me feel guilty for being white

IV. How this has impacted my very own communication

a. I see things from a general point of view

b. I try my best to be personal when communicating.

c. I remember that we are all human beings who deserve equality.

V. Are my communication skills stronger or weaker?

a. Stronger – My experiences growing up have helped me communicate with everyone equally.

VI. Conclusion

a. The boundaries my race sets me in

b. The opportunities I have because of my race.

Works Cited

Orbe, M. P., & Harris, T. M. (2015). Interracial communication theory into practice. Los Angeles, CA: Sage.