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Your essay should be a 5-7-page, typed (double-spaced, 12-point type, 1-inch margins) discussion of one of the many examples of obstacles or barriers to communication discussed throughout your text and in the lectures. First, select an example of a miscommunication event. This can be something you have observed in your own life, in the life of friends or family, or something in the news, or even a plot twist in a television program that you perceive to illustrate miscommunication at some level.

Examples:

1. Strongly held attitudes that prevent people from really hearing each other. 2. A date that goes wrong because of communication style, gender differences 3. A groupthink example or process. 4. An interaction with someone of a different culture that doesn’t go well. 5. Misreading nonverbal communication cues. 6. A “white lie” that has gone horribly wrong 7. A misunderstanding via text, e-mail or other computer-mediated

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Your essay should take the following form, in this order for the most part, although each section does not need to be of equal length.

● A discussion of the relevant communication obstacle or barrier drawn from your text or the lectures.

● A description of the event, with a discussion of why you feel its negative or ineffective outcome was the result of the communication problem discussed in #1.

● A consideration of how the interaction could have been changed to increase the chances of a positive or effective result.

● A cover page and separate reference page. (These do not count in the page total. An abstract is not necessary.)

The essay will be graded based upon the degree to which you have included the points listed above, its organization, the relevance and appropriateness of the example you have chosen, the thoroughness and clarity of your arguments and ideas shared, and the quality of your writing. These essays should refer to at least 4 authoritative and legitimate sources aside from your textbook or lecture notes. Remember, just because it’s on the internet does not mean it is of any use or even true. You may use your textbook, but this does not count as part of the 4 sources. Any other sources you cite should use APA (American Psychological Association) style. Do not use Wikipedia or the canvas notes as sources and remember the URL for a website is NOT a suitable in-text citation. Rather, use the author or organization and date, just like any other source, with the URL in the reference list.

Rubric Essay Paper Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

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Page Requirement (5-7 pages) 5 pt s

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5 pts

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A discussion of the relevant communication obstacle or barrier drawn from your text or the lectures

2 0 p t s

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20 pts

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A description of the event, with a discussion of why you feel its negative or ineffective outcome was the result of the communication problem discussed in #2

2 0 p t s

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20 pts

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A consideration of how the interaction could have been changed to increase the chances of a positive or effective result

2 0 p t s

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0 p t s

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20 pts

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APA Format 1 0 p t s

P a s s

0 p t s

F a i l

10 pts

Total Points: 75