Order Literature Review on Theory

Peer Review Discussion

(Week 9)

15 points

Create an outline for your final paper and upload it to this discussion thread by course deadline. Then, read the outlines posted by your group members and provide constructive feedback to one or more of your peers.

Your outline should include:

1. General Information:

· The name of the theory you selected- Dialectical Theory

· The name of the primary theorist(s) who developed the theory- Leslie A. Baxter and Barbara M. Montgomery in 1988.

· A brief summary of what the theory states (in your own words)- This theory states and examines how interpersonal relationships are interwoven with multiple contradictions.

2. A list of the main ideas, key terms, and key concepts that make up this theory, including for EACH CONCEPT:

· A brief definition of the concept or term (in your own words)- Is a discourse between two or more people holding different points of view about something but hoping to establish truth through reasoned arguments.

· A description of how it relates to other concepts or terms- Being able to relate as a process of contradiction. One concept of dialectical theorists is the contradiction which interplays between unified opposites.

· A citation for at least one academic source you found that discusses, applies, or defines this concept (Note: In your paper, you should have at least two sources per concept, so if you find additional sources, include them on your outline so you don’t forget! You’ll need them when you write the paper.)- https://www.encyclopedia.com/reference/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/dialectical-theory

3. Challenges to the theory:

· At least one argument that challenges the theory (examples of challenges could be that it’s not a valid theory, it has been proven incorrect, it is incomplete, it is not relevant in today’s society, etc. – No theory is without criticism!)- One challenge which I mentioned I went through with a friend of 10 years is the dialectical theory within friendships. This could be challenging because friendships at any stage in life go through a set of challenges from both contextual and interactional dialects which friends both create and manage.

· A citation for one source that includes the challenge to the theory that you described- http://www5.csudh.edu/dearhabermas/friendship01.pdf

Make sure you use standard outlining format and divide your paper in sections. Use complete sentences for each main point and sub point.

Outlining formatting example:

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When you review your peers’ outlines, ask yourself:

1. Did this person accurately summarize the theory?

2. Did the person miss any key concepts or terms that should be included?

3. Does the person have source support for every point s/he intends to make?

4. Do you have any other helpful suggestions for your classmate?