Week 1 Week two Your initial response should be 150-200 words in length and is due by Thursday, Use the ProQuest database to locate and read the article entitled, Shared Talking Styles Herald New and Lasting Romance. Then, visit the website and, using sample written communication between you and another person, follow the directions on the website to retrieve your language style matching score. Write a two-page paper (excluding title and reference pages) about your thoughts on this article your language style matching score. In your paper, be sure to address the following: Do you think the results provide by the website are accurate? Why or why not? Do you believe that language style matching is a comprehensive way to predict the quality of interpersonal relationships? Be sure to reference the ProQuest article and at least one of your other course readings from this week in your paper. This can be your textbook or one of the recommended articles.The paper must be formatted according to APA style. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar. Week three Week four . Choose movie from a list provided below: Watch your selected film, identify an interpersonal conflict that was not handled effectively, and write a two-page paper (excluding title and reference pages) regarding why the conflict was not handled effectively and what could have been done differently. A synopsis of the film (e.g., which actors are in the film or what the movie is about) should not be included. Be sure to reference at least one of your course readings from this week in your paper. The paper must be formatted according to APA style. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation Week five Imagine that a newly engaged couple hears that you are currently taking a course in Interpersonal Communication and wants advice for their relationship. Based on what you have learned in this course, what kind of advice would you give them regarding how to effectively use interpersonal communication in their relationship? Choose at least five (5) of the twelve (12) course learning outcomes below to help guide your letter: For each of the five learning outcomes that you use, create a separate section with a heading that reflects the learning outcome that you are using. 1. Explain the principles and misconceptions in effective interpersonal communications. 2. Identify the barriers to effective interpersonal interactions. 3. Describe the process by which self-concept is developed and maintained. 4. Assess their personal communications and improve their communication competencies. 5.
Develop strategies for active, critical, and empathic listening. 6. Recognize how words have the power to create and affect attitudes, behavior, and perception. 7. Understand how perceptions, emotions, and nonverbal expression affect interpersonal relationships. 8. Define emotional intelligence and its role in effective interpersonal relationships. 9. Evaluate appropriate levels of self-disclosure in relationships. 10. Describe strategies for managing interpersonal conflicts. 11. Recognize how self-concept and defensive and supportive messages and behaviors create positive and negative communication climates. 12. Understand the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications. Write an eight to ten page paper (excluding title and reference pages) in the form of a letter. In this paper, address at least five concepts to discuss (choose the concepts that you feel are most important to successful communication within interpersonal relationships). Your advice be based on your own opinions; you back up your advice with research. This may include readings from this course or from outside sources. This is a formal paper and should include proper grammar, complete sentences, appropriate paragraphs, and correct citations/references in proper APA style. However, you will write this paper in the format of a letter to the newly engaged couple and may address the couple throughout the paper. For example: Dear Sara and Tim, my advice to you for a successful relationship is Along with explaining the communication concepts and including the research, you may also use your personal experiences to explain the research and advice that you are offering. If you would like to refer to APA samples and tutorials, log into the (USER NAME: ashford; PASSWORD: student). Click on the APA & Research Guides tab and review the resources. : An outline draft of this assignment will be submitted during Week 3, on Day 7. You will receive feedback on your draft so that you can make the necessary improvements for your final paper submission during Week Five. The Final Paper: 1. Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 2. Must include a title page with the following: Title of paper Students name Course name and number Instructors name Date submitted 3. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. 4. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. 5. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. 6. Must use at least five (5) scholarly sources, including a minimum of two (2) from ProQuest, found in the Ashford Online Library. 7. Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 8. Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.