College of Southern Nevada Improving Communication in Friendship Relationship Essay
Question Description
Purpose
This semester you will be asked to conduct and synthesize academic research, apply it in a practical way to improve your communication and an interpersonal relationship in your life, and write about the process and impact this experience will have on you. The culmination paper is your demonstration of what you will learn in this course.
Task
The culmination paper involves the entire semester and several steps. First, you will be choosing an established relationship in your life to evaluate and improve on this semester (friendship, family relationship or romantic partner) and documenting your communication interactions with this person. As we progress through the class, you will choose a communication skill that youd like to work on in this relationship (listening skills, emotion management, conflict management, verbal skills, or nonverbal skills). You will also identify one part of being a competent communicator (self-awareness or empathy) that is vital to improving this skill. You will research the two topics you chose, come up with a plan to make improvements in your communication and your relationship, and apply these concepts to your life, enacting your plan and documenting the progress.
Your final paper will be 5-7 pages typed, double-spaced, with at least 4 sources (of which 2 are scholarly and 1 is a TED talk or podcast) formatted in APA with an annotated bibliography. Throughout the entire paper, bold your chosen communication skill and area of competence. While this paper is worth the most points in the class, you will be working on it throughout the semester in stages, turning in pieces of the paper to be evaluated. If you stay on task this semester, by the time the final paper is completed towards the end of the semester, you will have had plenty of opportunity for feedback.
Rubric
Fall/Spring Culmination Paper Rubric updated
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction is present and states paper purpose. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion is present and restates main ideas. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePaper sections in order with correct headings. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDS, typed, 5-7 pages, 1 margins, 12pt Times, no title page, page numbers, topics bold. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCorrect sentence and paragraph construction. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammatically correct . |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConcise, correct and clear language. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProper spelling (no typos). |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIn-text citation for every bibliography entry. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuote(s) and/or paraphrasing present and documented in correct APA. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBibliography in correct APA. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBibliography annotations thorough and original. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAt least 4 sources (1 is TED talk or podcast). |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of sources (2 scholarly peer-reviewed). |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTurnitin plagiarism score 15% or less. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopics are clear and consistent throughout. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelationship summary (history, challenges, and goals). |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature review synthesizes research on communication skill and area of competence. |
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10.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature review includes original thoughts. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiterature review concludes by proposing a plan for improvement. |
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5.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal journey (discussing at least three interactions demonstrating progress over time). |
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15.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal journey includes thoughtful discussion of assignment impact on the relationship and other areas of life (provides specific examples). |
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10.0 pts |
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