final project

STEP 3: FINAL VERSION

Based on the comments that you mentor provides on your outline, you will revise accordingly and produce the full version of your research paper. 

Format

You will be submitting your research paper either as a Word document or a PDF file. Your paper should be between 7 and 10 pages in length. The structure of your paper should be as follows:

· Title page stating topic, your name, and the course code.

· Chapter (or Section) 1, an introductory chapter where you state the thesis and main reasons, or points that you will discuss in support of the thesis.

· Chapter (or Section) 2. This should be the body of the paper where present your reasons supported by research and evidence including proper citations from sources you have consulted.

· Chapter 3 (or Section) 3. The last chapter/section will be your conclusion, or summary, of the document.

· Works Cited or References page. You will need to consult at least three (3) credible outside sources, which should be listed on this page.

· Either the MLA or APA style guide may be followed. 

· Your sources cannot include any .com sites, textbooks, encyclopedias, or information from Wikipedia. Citations should appear within the paper for every fact, statistic, or quotation utilized.

The final version of your work is due at the end of Module 4. Consult the Course Calendar for the exact date.

TIPS ABOUT WRITING YOUR PAPER:  

Write your paper in coherent paragraphs. Each paragraph should flow naturally and logically from the previous paragraph, and onto the next paragraph, following a clear train of argument. It is better to restrict your paragraphs to one main point. Punctuation is free – make use of it.

Good writing is clear writing. Write in simple, declarative sentences. Use the active voice, not the passive voice. For an excellent source of guidance about college writing, visit the online Purdue Online Writing lab (OWL):  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

Feel free to quote from books, articles or experts, but do not waste space with very lengthy quotations – briefly paraphrase these passages instead.

ACKNOWLEDGING AND CITING SOURCES:

Every time you use somebody else’s ideas or words, you must acknowledge the source of the information (unless the information is common knowledge). See the discussion of plagiarism below for more information.

When producing your research paper it is important that you cite your sources in such a way that readers can identify your sources and check your facts, and use the same citation style throughout the paper (MLA or APA).

A few words about PLAGIARISM:

Using another's ideas or words without acknowledgment may result in a failing grade for a particular assignment, a failing grade for the course, and/or suspension for various lengths of time or permanent expulsion from the University. Examples of plagiarism may include: failing to use quotation marks when quoting from a source; failing to document distinctive ideas from a source; fabricating or inventing sources; and copying information from computer-based sources such as the Internet.

Outline: What Role does non-verbal behavior play the way we use language

1. Definition

Non-verbal communication involves the use of physical behavior, mannerism, and expression that is mostly done instinctively. Non-verbal communication sends a strong communication message whereby it put the audience at ease draws attention and build trust.

2. Types of non-verbal communication

I. Facial expression can be used to show happiness, surprise, sadness, disgust, anger, or fear.

II. Body posture and movement whereby the perception of the speaker towards the audience influences how they stand, walk, site or hold parts of the body (Segal, Smith, & Robinson, 2020).

III. Gestures include waving, pointing, beckoning or using hands when speaking.

IV. Eye contact is used to show interest, hostility, attraction and affections as well as facilitate flow of conversation by gauging the interest and response of the audience.

V. Voice and tone sets the attention required for the message being communicated.

3. Roles of non-verbal communications

I. Non-verbal communication plays a role in emphasis of repetition that is it strengthens the message being communicated.

II. It can be used to show contradiction of the message the speaker is conveying which implies that they may not be verbally communicating the truth.

III. It can be used to substitute verbal message (Eunson, 2012).

IV. It can complements the verbal message whereby in increase the effects of the message.

V. Non-verbal communication also accept key verbal message and enable the audience to identify the most important message.

4. Negative effects of non-verbal communication

I. At time it can send confusing message especially when the speaker and audience are from different cultural backgrounds.

II. The speaker may unknowingly use negative non-verbal signals which affect the trust and connection between the speaker and audience.

III. Skills to improve non-verbal communication

IV. The speaker should learn stress management skills especially when communicating to avoid creating negative non-verbal communication.

V. The speaker should develop emotional awareness.

References

Eunson, B. (2012). Non-Verbal Communication. In Communicating in the 21st Century (pp. 256-280). Australia: John Wiley and Sons.

Segal, J., Smith, M., & Robinson, L. (2020, October). Nonverbal Communication and Body Language. Retrieved September 2, 2021, from Help Gudie: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/nonverbal-communication.htm