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Letter of Advice
Final Paper Requirements
For this assignment, you will write a letter of advice to either a newly engaged couple or a group of coworkers. Imagine that either the engaged couple or coworkers hear that you are taking a course in interpersonal communication and want advice regarding how to communicate in their personal or professional relationships. Based on what you have learned in this course, what advice would you give them regarding how to communicate effectively? How can you use what you have learned in this class to offer a couple or group of co-workers advice to have more positive relationships? Write your paper in the form of a letter. Please review the
Sample Final Paper.
Instructions Use the list of learning outcomes to write your letter. The course learning outcomes you will need to cover are:
· Explain the principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communications.
· Analyze the role of communication in developing and maintaining one’s self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem.
· Differentiate appropriate levels of self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in various relationships.
· Describe strategies for using communication techniques to resolve interpersonal conflicts.
· Analyze the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications.
For each of the five learning outcomes, create a separate heading that states the learning outcome that you are addressing. Then, address the following for each segment:
· Explain the principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communications. Why do the principles matter? How can your couple or group of co-workers overcome the barriers you have listed?
· Analyze the role of communication in developing and maintaining one’s self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem. Begin by defining each term and then explain how these three notions of the self potentially impact your couple or group of co-workers relationship. What advice can you offer to help them develop a positive self-concept or build each other’s self-esteem?
· Illustrate the importance of self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in various relationships. What role does self-disclosure play in your couple or partner’s relationship? How can their relationships be improved by them becoming more emotionally intelligent?
· Evaluate strategies for using communication techniques to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Explain one or two potential conflicts and then present at least two strategies for addressing the dispute(s).
· Analyze the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications. First, define these two key terms. Then, explain the importance of gender and culture in relationships generally and for your couple or group specifically. What advice can you give to become a better communicator based on the information you have presented?
Content Requirements You must address all five of the learning outcomes and the questions listed with those objectives. For each objective, be sure to define key terms and relate those ideas directly to advice for your couple or co-workers. The point here is for you to demonstrate how these ideas can be utilized to help people in their relationships. Try to offer specific advice they can integrate into their lives.
Begin your paper with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement and that previews what you plan to cover in your paper. If you are having problems writing a thesis, try using the Thesis Generator.
End with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis and restates your key points.
You must use at least five scholarly sources to help you make your points. Three should be course readings and two should be academic articles you have found yourself through doing research in the Ashford University Library. If you need help doing research, visit the Ashford University Library, which can be accessed through the Library tab in the left-navigation menu, in your online course.
You must also draw on personal experience to offer advice or to illustrate points. It is acceptable to use hypothetical examples and/or your personal experiences for either your couple or group of co-workers. We simply want to see that you can apply what you have learned to some potential “real world” experience.
The Final Paper
· Must be eight to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
· Must include a separate title page with the following:
· Title of paper
· Student’s name
· Course name and number
· Instructor’s name
· Date submitted
· Must use each learning objective as a header that separates each section of the paper.
· Must use at least five scholarly sources, two of which can be found in the Ashford University Library.
· Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Final Notes This is a formal paper and should utilize proper grammar, complete sentences, and paragraph transitions. However, you will write this paper in the format of a letter to the newly-engaged couple or group of co-workers. Feel free to address the people you select directly throughout the paper.
After you have written the paper, please review the grading rubric to ensure you have met all of the requirements.
Grading Rubix
Description:
Total Possible Score: 25.00
Explanation of the Principles of and Barriers to Effective Interpersonal Communications
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communication. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support all claims.
Proficient - Explains key principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communication. The explanation of key terms/themes is slightly underdeveloped, or some details are unclear. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support most claims.
Basic - Partially explains some key principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communication. The explanation of key terms/themes is underdeveloped, and/or relevant details are missing. Uses course materials, though not always with full citations, to support some claims.
Below Expectations - Attempts to explain some key principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communication; however, the explanation of key terms/themes is significantly underdeveloped, and significant details are missing. Does not use course materials, with full citations, to support claims.
Non-Performance - The explanation of the principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communications is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Analysis of the Role of Communication in Developing and Maintaining One’s Self-Concept, Self-Image, and Self-Esteem
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively analyzes the role of communication in developing and maintaining one’s self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support all claims.
Proficient - Adequately analyzes the role of communication in developing and maintaining one’s self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem. The analysis is slightly unclear or underdeveloped. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support most claims.
Basic - Minimally analyzes the role of communication in developing and maintaining one’s self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem. The analysis is unclear or underdeveloped. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support some claims.
Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the role of communication in developing and maintaining self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem; however, the analysis is significantly unclear or underdeveloped. Does not use course materials, with full citations, sufficiently to support claims.
Non-Performance - The analysis of the role of communication in developing and maintaining one’s self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Illustrate the Importance of Self-Disclosure and Emotional Intelligence in Various Relationships
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Clearly illustrates the importance of self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in various relationships. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support all claims.
Proficient - Adequately illustrates the importance of self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in various relationships. The illustration is slightly unclear. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support most claims.
Basic - Somewhat illustrates the importance of self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in various relationships. The illustration is unclear. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support some claims.
Below Expectations - Attempts to illustrate the importance of self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in various relationships; however, the illustration is significantly unclear. Does not use course materials, with full citations, sufficiently to support claims.
Non-Performance - The illustration of the importance of self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in various relationships is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Evaluate Strategies for Using Communication Techniques to Resolve Interpersonal Conflicts
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Systematically evaluates two strategies for using communication techniques to resolve conflict. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support all claims.
Proficient - Adequately evaluates at least two strategies for using communication techniques to resolve conflict. The evaluation is slightly underdeveloped. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support most claims.
Basic - Minimally evaluates two strategies for using communication techniques to resolve conflict. The evaluation is underdeveloped. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support some claims.
Below Expectations - Attempts to evaluate one to two strategies for using communication techniques to resolve conflict; however, the evaluation is significantly underdeveloped. Does not use course materials, with full citations, to support claims.
Non-Performance - The evaluation of strategies for using communication techniques to resolve conflict is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Analyze the Impact of Gender and Culture on Interpersonal Communications
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support all claims.
Proficient - Adequately analyzes the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communication. The analysis is slightly underdeveloped. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support most claims.
Basic - Partially analyzes the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communication. The analysis is underdeveloped. Uses course materials, with full citations, to support some claims.
Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communication; however, the analysis is significantly underdeveloped. Does not use course materials, with full citations, to support claims.
Non-Performance - The analysis of the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communication is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Provide Advice Based on Research and Course Concepts
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Provides exceptional advice in the letter based on research and course concepts.
Proficient - Provides sufficient advice in the letter based on research and course concepts, but minor details are missing.
Basic - Briefly provides advice, based on research and course concepts, but relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to provide advice, based on research and course concepts, but significant details are missing.
Non-Performance - The provision of advice based on research and course concepts is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Use Personal Experiences to Illustrate Key Points and Offer Advice
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly uses personal experiences to illustrate key points and offer advice.
Proficient - Adequately uses personal experiences to illustrate key points and offer advice.
Basic - Somewhat uses personal experiences to illustrate key points and offer advice.
Below Expectations - Attempts to use personal experiences to illustrate key points and offer advice.
Non-Performance - The application of research and course concepts to personal experiences is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Paragraph Development
Total: 2.00
Distinguished - Paragraphs are well-developed with each making a single point that directly relates back to the thesis statement.
Proficient - Paragraphs are adequately developed with each making a single point that directly relates back to the thesis statement.
Basic - Paragraphs are partially developed with each making a single point that directly relates back to the thesis statement.
Below Expectations - Paragraphs are not adequately developed with each making a single point that directly relates back to the thesis statement.
Non-Performance - The paragraph development is either non-existent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Conclusion
Total: 2.50
Distinguished - Paper is logically organized with a well-written introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion.
Proficient - Paper is logically organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One of these requires improvement.
Basic - Paper is organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. One or more of the introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require improvement.
Below Expectations - Paper is loosely organized with an introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion. The introduction, thesis statement, and/or conclusion require much improvement.
Non-Performance - The introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Total: 2.50
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: APA Formatting
Total: 2.50
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Page Requirement
Total: 1.50
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
