ASSIGNMENT - ESSAY & PLAN
Part A: Essay plan
For the first part of this assignment, you are required to do an essay plan on the template provide. This plan is for your whole essay (Part B). See Part B below for assignment topics.
1. Write the topic at the top of the page.
2. Write your thesis in the middle of page.
3. Develop topic sentences (main idea for each body paragraph and put into the rectangles. (Note the first topic sentence on the plan will be the basis for the first body paragraph in Part B of this assignment). Remember, use sentences, not phrases or headings. They should reflect a stance that supports your thesis.
4. Include supporting points under the topic sentences.
5. Once you've completed the topic sentences and supporting points, number them in the paragraph order you will be using in the essay.
6. Please see module 1 for an example of a plan.
Doing this plan should help you with part B of this assignment. The topic sentences (main points) you've developed will be the basis for the overview in your introduction. The information in the first rectangle will be the basis for the body paragraph for part B.
Please see the sample Part A - Essay Plan by clicking on the link. (NOTE: This plan is based on a different essay question from yours. This is just to give you an idea of the layout and what is expected on an essay plan).
Part B: The Essay
Write a 1500 word essay on one of the following topics. This is a communication course so it is important that your discussion of the topic is written from a communication perspective.
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TOPICS
Topic 1 - No two people can see the world in exactly the same way because of differences in their fields of experience. Do you agree/disagree?
IMPORTANT: Please read the following before starting your essay. Note: These readings should be a starting point for your research.
Chapter 5 & 6, Kossen, Kiernan & Lawrence
For this planning assignment you will need to think about the topic. You will need to decide what your viewpoint on this topic is. In other words, do you agree, disagree, or perhaps think there are two sides to the question. What you think about the topic will be your thesis statement.
NOTE: Information from the modules should not be used as a source in the essay (you will need 5 or more resources in total), although you can use the textbook. This is because the modules are designed to be more instructional than academic.
Topic 2 - Although being assertive is regarded as the best style of relating it does have limitations. Do you agree/disagree?
Please read the following before starting your essay. Note: These readings should be a starting point for your research.
• Chapter 12, Kossen, Kiernan & Lawrence
For this planning assignment you will need to think about the topic. You will need to decide what your viewpoint on this topic is. In other words, do you agree, disagree, or perhaps think there are two sides to the question. What you think about the topic will be your thesis statement.
Topic 3 - An interview can sometimes be unsuccessful because of intrapersonal / psychological barriers but strategies can be used to minimise this barrier. Do you agree/disagree? You can relate this to your future profession if you wish. Here are some examples of different professional contexts:
• Psychologist;
• Actor;
• Teacher;
• Manager;
This is a choice though; you may just want to use a general approach.
Please read the following before starting your essay. Note: These readings should be a starting point for your research.
• Chapter 9, 12 & 14, Kossen, Kiernan & Lawrence
Attachment:- Assignment.zip