Homework: Integration Paper
Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Communication Theory
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Your 7 to 10 pages paper will discuss how the integration of these three theories could enhance our explanations of a communication issue of your interest. You have the flexibility to craft this homework to suit your needs and interests. In general, your paper should include (1) a discussion (brief literature review) of the theories and how they have been applied to your area of interest, (2) description and rationale of the integration of the theories, and (3) a brief analytic example to illustrate how the theories illuminate your communication problem or phenomena. For example, your paper may address what combinations of theories can be used to evaluate current trends on social media, your paper could analyze online community engagement culture, you could explore how groupthink impacts current social movements or seek to understand the environmental and cultural communication about siting nuclear waste facilities.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.