Research Paper on "Communication Theory"

Quoted Instructions for "Communication Theory" Assignment:

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You will write a 3-5 page paper on Communication Theory.

STEP 1: CHOOSING A TOPIC

This paper assignment is to help you make a real-world application of the contents of this course and to help you become much more familiar with a theory of your choice by applying one communication theory to your chosen career.

1) Situation - First you must detail a scenario where this theory might be of use. The scenario may be one that you have already experienced personally, or it may be a hypothetical one. Your scenario should involve a small group of people from diverse backgrounds and specific (detailed) context in where the situation occurs. Briefly and clearly (should not take more than one page), discuss the nature of the communication situation:

Who are the parties involved?

Where does the situation happen?

What is the nature of the situation?

Is there a problem that needs to be addressed, or is it a problem created by communication?

2) Theory and Literature Review - Select the theory you feel is most appropriate to use in the situation you have describe. Describe the theory in depth, its origins, and explore the research literature surrounding the theory. You must consult at least 4 scholarly resources.

Briefly explain the theory.

What are the origins of the theory?

What are its basic propositions?

Briefly describe some of the research associated with the theory.

3) Theory Application ***** You have described the scenario and the theory. Now, describe how the theory could be applied to your situation. In your analysis, you should also shortly address and make connections with theories that relate to intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, small group communication, intercultural communication and mass communication.

STEP 2: STRUCTURING YOUR PAPER

A few words about structuring your paper:

A good paper is one that is built around a clear structure, so you should outline the main points of your paper before you start writing. It*****s easier to overhaul your outline than it is to overhaul a fully-written paper, so spend some time thinking about the structure of your paper before you launch into the writing.

Your paper should have:

A clear introduction A body (in which you flesh out the situation, theory and literature review, and theory application)

A conclusion (in which you summarize your argument and findings and *****open***** the paper to

consideration of broader themes).

STEP 3: WRITING YOUR PAPER

A few words about WRITING your paper:

I require an *****introductory paragraph.***** It must introduce the topic, state the main argument of the paper, set forth the plan by which the paper unfolds, and state the paper*****s conclusion. In brief, after having read the first paragraph, your reader should know precisely what the paper is about, its main claims, how it unfolds, and where it will end up. Write the paper in coherent paragraphs. Each paragraph should flow naturally and logically from the previous paragraph, and on to the next paragraph, following a clear train of analysis. Good writing is clear writing. Write in simple, declarative sentences. Use the active voice.

Feel free to quote from books, articles or experts, but do not waste space with very lengthy

quotations ***** briefly paraphrase these passages instead.

A few words about acknowledging and citing sources:

Every time you use somebody else*****s ideas or words, you must acknowledge the source of the information (unless the information is common knowledge). You may acknowledge these sources by using footnotes, endnotes, or in-text notes. Don*****t get hung up on details of citation style: what really matters is (1) that you cite your sources in such a way

that readers can identify your sources and check your facts, and (2) that you use the same citation style throughout the paper. (When citing Internet sources that do not have printed equivalents, identify the author, document title, Internet address, and the date that you retrieved the document.)

Append a bibliography at the end of the paper, and include all the sources in MLA style that you used in writing the paper.

STEP 4: SUBMITTING YOUR PAPER

A few words about submitting your paper:

Your paper must be typed in Word Document in double-space in a normal font (e.g., 12-point Times New Roman), number the pages, put your name and student number on the title page. You should use MLA Style. Your research paper should have a title other than *****Research Paper*****. Try to think of something catchy that interests the reader but also speaks to the themes of the paper.

Your paper should have three major sections:

1) Situation

2) Theory and Literature Review

3) Theory Application.

Use at least 4 scholarly resources (not used in class). References must also be included at the end of your paper under the heading, *****References.*****