In this paper, you will: (1) describe an aspect of interpersonal communication that you recognize as being an area of needed improvement for yourself, (2) use theories and concepts from our textbook and/or class lectures to analyze why you might encounter some of the communication problems that you experience, (3) again, using theories and concepts from reading and/or online lectures, describe an action plan for improving communication competence in that area that you’ve discussed.
II. Identify importance of communication to relationships
III. Thesis statement
Body (majority of paper – usually 3 to 8 paragraphs)
I. Describe an aspect of communication that you recognize as being an area of needed improvement for yourself.
Provide at least one detailed illustration of how this aspect of communication impacts your ability to achieve communication goals.
II. Analyze why you might experience the problems that you do.
In this section, it’s critical that you use theories and concepts from your textbook and/or class lecture as a basis for your analysis.
Please be very specific about how a theory/concept relates to the analysis you’re making.
III. Describe an action plan for improving communication in the area that you’ve discussed.
Prepare and detail a plan for improving your communication competence.
Again, use theories and concepts from reading and lectures as a basis for your plan.
Also, explain how your plan will help you attain your goals.
Conclusion
I. Summarize the paper
II. Wrap up the paper with a statement of significance
I call this the “So What?†statement. You should tell your readers why this experience and/or concept/principle is important for you, for them, and/or for everyone to know
