ACC 200 Week 5

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Focus of the Final Paper

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?
Instructions
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 cannot be
based on your own opinions; you mustback up your advice with research.
This may include readings from this course or from outside sources. In total,
your paper must include at least five (5) sources with at least two
(2) from ProQuest. 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.
Papers must be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style
guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.If you would like
to refer to APA samples and tutorials, log into the Ashford Writing
Center (USER NAME: ashford; PASSWORD: student). Click on the APA &
Research Guides tab and review the resources.
Please Note: 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.

Writing the Final Paper

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:
o Title of paper
o Students name
o Course name and number
o Instructors name
o 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.
Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.