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CONFLICT STYLE ASSESSMENT 7

Conflict Style Assessment and Analysis Paper

Name

SOC 350 – Conflict Resolution

Siena Heights University

February 28, 2015

Instructions on how to format paper

The font to use should be Times New Roman (12 point). The first sentence of a new

paragraph should be indented ½ inch. Double space all typing. Please follow the format as

displayed on the following pages including the use of titles of each section. The margins for the

entire paper should be:

· 1.5 inches on the left side

· 1 inch on the bottom

· 1 inch on the top

· 1 inch on the right side

This paper should be at least six and no preferably no more than eight pages. The title

page and references page do not count. Use a running heading with page numbers as I

have in this sample.

Adequately proofread the paper as spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors

will result in a loss of points. The instructor highly recommends that you have another person

read the paper and/ or read it aloud to yourself to make sure that it sounds like you would like

it to if you were going to present it in person to the class and to instructor. The assignment is

worth 25 points.

Create the document with Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

Your paper will be returned to you electronically with my comments and the points

earned. Late assignments are not accepted unless prior arrangements have been made with the

instructor.

Introduction

This section should briefly (in one or two paragraphs) outline the contents of the paper

from your conflict style assessment (Application 5.1, Measuring Your Conflict Style, textbook

pages 154-155) and your analysis of your primarily style(s). You should state your conflict

assessment results in terms of your primary styles and in which environments they occur, how

others see your style, a brief statement about what you discovered as a result of analyzing the

information, and a statement regarding your reaction to your analysis. This section is worth 10

points.

Background/Research

This section should contain the FACTS surrounding your conflict assessment results in a

succinct format. In order to reduce the chances of plagiarism, discuss the facts in your own

words as if you were presenting the information in person to the instructor and the class.

This section includes your results and the results of two other people assessing your conflict style.

The following questions will be addressed in this section:

1. Without naming full names, who were the two people that you selected to take the assignment on your behalf? Why did you choose these two people?

2. What were your scores on each of the five conflict styles at work or another non-home environment? What were your scores in your home/family environment*?

3. What were the results of each of the people who took the assessment the assessment on your behalf?*

Note: you can put the answers for questions two and three in a table or graph, if you would like, to enhance your narrative answer. A table or graph is NOT required but would help the reader understand your interpretation of the data.

This section is worth 10 points.

Analysis

Tell us how this information compares and contrasts to your knowledge and

experience. That is, based on your experience and/or knowledge of the field (including what you

have learned in the class), does your research reinforce your impressions of your conflict style

assessment results? Incorporate FACTS from your knowledge and experience to explain and

support this section. Incorporate answers to the following questions in this section:

What reaction and/or impressions did you have when you compared and contrasted your results with those of the two people who took the assessment on your behalf? Any surprises or not and why?

Based on this assignment, what insights did you gain about yourself? Did the results reinforce what you already know about your primary conflict style(s) or not, and why?

In Chapter 6, the authors of the text say you must assume self-responsibility, in terms of emotions, in order to transform your conflicts with others? What changes could you make to assume self-responsibility and improve how you manage conflicts?

This section is worth 10 points.

Conclusion

Your conclusion is your chance to have the last word on the subject. The conclusion allows you to have the final say on the issues you have raised in your paper, to summarize your thoughts, and to demonstrate the importance of your ideas. It is also your opportunity to make a good final impression and to end on a positive note.

Your conclusion can go beyond the confines of the assignment. The conclusion pushes beyond the boundaries of the prompts and allows you to consider broader issues, make new connections, and elaborate on the significance of your findings.

Did your analysis of your conflict style assessment results for this paper support or refute

the original opinion that you held about your primary conflict styles prior to taking this class?

Before taking this class, did you have any pre-conceived notions or ideas about your style,

how it was interpreted by others, and what influence it had (both good and bad) on the conflict

communication process? Were you surprised with your conflict assessment results and/or the

opinions of the two other people or not, and why? Finally, what additional thoughts or research

would you like to complete if you were to pursue this topic further beyond the requirements for

this paper? This section is worth 10 points.

References

List references you used to complete your paper. These should be listed separately on

the last page. The references should be listed alphabetically with the second line of any reference

indented ½ inch (hanging indent). If Internet sites are used, you must still provide an author, title,

date, and the URL. (See the APA Style website for more information.). You will be held to

following APA guidelines for citing work. Three to five citations of outside sources beyond the

text are expected for this paper. Remember each entry must have a matching in-text citation. Refer

to the section on APA style under COURSE HOME. This section is worth 10 points.

Conflict Style and Analysis Rubric
Instructor: Dr. Moore
Category	0 points deducted	1 – 3 points deducted	4-6 points deducted	7-9 points deducted	10 points deducted
Introduction (10 points maximum)	The introductory paragraph(s) clearly summarize the writer's view and the others’ views of conflict style, results of analysis, and the writer’s reaction.	The introductory paragraph(s) partially summarize the writer's view and the others’ views of conflict style, results of analysis, and the writer’s reaction.	The introductory paragraph(s) lists the writer’s view or the others’ views of conflict styles, but not all views. The results of analysis and the writer’s reaction to the data may be missing or not substantive.	The introductory paragraph partially describes the writer’s view or the others’ views of the conflict style. Summary of the elements of the paper is missing.	The introductory paragraph lists but does not describe either the writer’s view or the others’ views of the conflict style OR there is no introductory paragraph.
Background/ Research (10 points maximum)	The writer clearly includes a list of comprehensive facts surrounding his/her conflict assessment in his/her own words. All prompts are clearly addressed.	The writer clearly includes a list of some facts surrounding his/her conflict assessment in his/her own words. Most prompts are addressed.	The writer vaguely includes a list of some facts surrounding his/her conflict assessment in his/her own words. Prompts are only partially addressed.	The writer vaguely includes a list of comprehensive facts surrounding his/her conflict assessment in his/her own words. Prompts are not clearly addressed.	The writer does not include facts from his/her conflict assessment and/or does not describe the facts in his/her words. Prompts are not addressed.
Analysis (10 points maximum)	The writer clearly and comprehensively compares his/her assessment results to facts based upon his/her knowledge and/or experience.	The writer clearly and partially compares his/her assessment results to facts based upon his/her knowledge and/or experience.	The writer vaguely and partially compares his/her assessment results to facts based upon his/her knowledge and/or experience.	The writer vaguely compares his/her assessment results to facts based upon his/her knowledge and/or experience.	The writer does not include both his/her assessment results and/or facts based upon his/her own knowledge and experience.
Conclusion (10 points maximum)	The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding what the writer has learned by completing this process. All prompts clearly addressed.	The conclusion is recognizable. The author's position is restated within the first two sentences of the closing paragraph.	The conclusion is vague and the author's position is unclear. Changes not clearly addressed.	The author's position is restated within the closing paragraph, but not near the beginning. Changes not clearly identified.	There is no conclusion - the paper just ends. Prompts not addressed.
References (10 points maximum)	No errors with in-text or complete references; cites all resources as referenced. Meets or exceeds recommended number of sources.	May cite all references used appropriately with a few omissions or formatting errors. Meets or exceeds recommended number of sources.	Several references not cited appropriately. Includes the minimal number of sources. Generally follows APA formatting of citations with a few errors.	Most references cited inappropriately. Less than the minimal number of sources. Some problems with APA formatting of citations.	Inadequate number or no references used. Serious problems with APA formatting of citations.
Additional Evaluative Criteria
Grammar, spelling and punctuation	Author makes no errors or less than one error per page in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.	Author makes 1-3 errors per page in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.	Author makes 4-6 errors per page in grammar, spelling or punctuation.	Author makes 7-8 errors per page in grammar, spelling or punctuation.	Author makes more than 8 errors per page in grammar, spelling or punctuation.
Structure	All sentences and paragraphs are well-constructed with transitions, varied structure, and clarity. Logical flow of the paper is clear. Effective, smooth transitions. Format followed.	Most sentences are well-constructed and there is some varied sentence structure in the paper. Most paragraphs are clear and cohesive. Basic transitions; easily followed.	Most sentences are well constructed, but there is no variation is structure. Some may be unclear and may interfere with meaning.	Most sentences are not well-constructed or varied. Meaning is not clear to the reader. Difficult to follow with irrelevancies.	All sentences are not well constructed. Meaning is significantly impaired. Format not followed.