SP220
Interpersonal Communication
Midterm Essay
Consider
everything we have covered in Interpersonal Communications up to this point.
From chapters 1 – 6, select a specific concept/theory you have already begun to
utilize in your everyday life. Write a 1.5 – 2 page paper that does the
following things:
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Defines the concept/theory in your own words & explains why this
idea is so appealing to you.
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Gives a real-life example of how these ideas have made you a better
communicator.
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Provides an example of what worked or possibly didn’t work for you about
this concept/theory that pushed you to make those changes in your life.
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Shares how you will continue to improve your communication skills based
on what you’ve learned.
Requirements:
This paper should
be 1.5 – 2 pages long. It should be APA formatted. It should be typed in a
standard font (Times New Roman, Calibri, Aptos, etc) at 11 point. If you wish
to cite your textbook in this to include a direct quote, you should do so using
standard APA format. Your title (on the title page) should reflect the content, not the name of
the assignment.
Some example
topic ideas:
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Cooley’s “Reflected Appraisal Theory” in 2.2 and how it might have
changed your self image.
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The idea of cultural relativism and how it might have changed the
interactions you have with those of other cultures.
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Attribution errors (4.1) and how knowing about those problems has led
you to interpret the actions of coworkers differently.