Write the given paper assignment.
Write an interpersonal communication research report, which contains self-analysis from the text of....
The Interpersonal Communication Book
14th Edition
I. Title Page (page 1)
II. Abstract (page 2) - In about 50 words, summarize your report. This information is the kind of content you might put in a summary at the end of a report, but in APA style, the abstract goes at the beginning. In the abstract, you can say the following:
The research question to be answered in the report is the following: How can I use interpersonal communication research principles to improve my communication? The three main ideas I am going to discuss are ____________, __________, and _________. In the conclusion, I evaluate my course learning and ways that I plan to improve my interpersonal communication in the future.
III. Introduction (page 3)
Tell the reader why you are writing the report. State the purpose or objective of your report and provide an overview of the subject content that you will explain.
1. Body (page 3-6)
A. Main Idea One (e.g., Culture affects interpersonal communication.)
1. Scenario or Personal Example
2. Research Base (Explain and cite your textbook, supplemental research readings, or other scholarly articles from Communication and Mass Media Complete to support your concepts).
(Transition from This Idea to the Next Idea)
B. Main Idea Two (e.g., Listening affects interpersonal communication.)
C.
1. Scenario or Personal Example
2. Research Base (Explain and cite your textbook, supplemental research readings, or other scholarly articles from Communication and Mass Media Complete to support your concepts).
(Transition from This Idea to the Next Idea)
D. Main Idea Three (e.g., Nonverbal communication affects relationships.)
1. Scenario or Personal Example
2. Research Base (Explain and cite your textbook, supplemental research readings, or other scholarly articles from Communication and Mass Media Complete to support your concepts).
(Transition from This Idea to the Next Idea)
E. Conclusion (page 6-7)
Discuss the implications of your work in the course and what you learned about Interpersonal Communication principles and strategies. You may want to discuss some of the Tests for Success you took in the textbook, and what they said about your interpersonal communication. You may want to discuss your strengths and needs that you will work on after the course ends.
F. References (page 8)
Use APA style. Use your textbook and four scholarly sources from Communication Source for your References.
2. Length
The body of the report must be 5-pages, excluding the Title Page, Abstract, and References pages. Please do not include your Outline in the report.
Here is the outline for the paper.
I. Introduction - Interpersonal communication is very important because it is used in everyday life. To exchange ideas and thoughts whether it be non-verbal or verbal are major ways to effectively communicate between two people. To be able to send a message from one person to another is only one step and you can improve on these skills with practice and knowledge. There are several aspects to learn and able to grow with practice and knowledge and some of the steps are culture, listening, verbal and non-verbal, conventional messages of a conversation. Incorporating these steps will ensure you have an effective communication not only with your listener but yourself as well.
II. Main Point One: Interpersonal Communication
1. Nature, Elements, and Principles or Communication
III. Main Point Two: Culture and Perception in Communication
1. Importance in Culture for Communication
2. Self-Concept
IV. Main Point Three: Verbal and Non-verbal Messages
1. How do messages vary?
2. Channels and Principles of Non-Verbal Communication
V. Main Point Four: The Process of Listening
1. Receiving, Understanding, Remembering, and Evaluating
2. Listening Barriers
VI. Main Point Five: Communicating with Emotions and Self-Disclosure
1. Principles of Emotions
2. Principles of Conversation
VII. Conclusion/Summary - Interpersonal Communication is important for everyday life and improving on relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. For your career, building and extending these relationships can be influenced for success in your career. Interpersonal Communication is always something you can grow and improve because you can always better yourself. Understanding the other situation, influencing them to listen, and understanding how to response in the correct manner is important for effective interpersonal communication.
The paper is 6-7 pages with an outline.