Expanded View Individual Essay (communication class essay)

4. After listening to the recording and mapping commonalities and differences, each student writes an individual essay (4pp /1000 words) to develop “My Expanded View of Communication.” Each student must utilize at least three terms/concepts/theoretical statements that were not addressed in his or her initial view. This essay is different from your initial view paper in three main ways: First, it refers to ideas from the readings you have been studying to this point in the class. Second, it incorporates what you learned from your group mates. Third, it applies your expanded view of communication to illuminate the conversation you had with your colleagues. The question is how do the concepts and theoretical statements in your expanded view help you describe and explain the actions and meanings you observed in your group? This individual essay is due via Turnitin by 11:55 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

5. Point values for this assignment:

· Recording – 25 points

· Chart – 50 points

· 4-pp (roughly 1000 words) Essay – 125 points

· Total: 200 points

6. Here are some ideas for how to approach the task; please keep in mind these are suggestions and you should feel free to expand:

• Work hard to pinpoint the differences among the three of you.

• See if you can reconcile your perspectives into a new one.

• Individually strive to expand your view by incorporating ideas from the readings and lectures

• Ask yourselves: In what ways did the conversation we had match or depart from my new, expanded view? Is my new view capable of helping to make sense of what happened in our group's conversation?

7. Evaluation Criteria

· On Topic: Does the paper address the assignment directly? Is the assigned topic covered as required?

· Knowledge of Readings and Lectures: Does the paper reflect an accurate understanding of the course material? Is the selected material appropriate for the point being addressed and for the assignment as a whole?

· Depth/Breadth: Are ideas sufficiently explained and supported? Are points elaborated sufficiently within the limits of the assignment? Are examples, cases, definitions, and other forms of support appropriate and relevant?

· Organization: Is the paper appropriately and clearly organized?

· Style: Does the paper properly utilize APA style? (Use 12 characters-per-inch standard font, avoiding script or other non-conventional fonts. Double-space your text. There is no need for a cover page).

· Syntax/Usage/Mechanics: Is the paper clearly written and readable? Is the paper free from mechanical errors such as spelling, punctuation, and grammatical mistakes? Is the paper presented attractively and professionally?

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