Here is my claim / theory: I am interested in exploring the affects of affectionate communication in romantic interpersonal relationships.
my foundational question: Does affectionate communication result in longer or more successful romantic interpersonal relationship?
my answer in a form of a claim: Partners who practice affectionate communication are more likely to be happier and have a long lasting relationship.
agreements/ disagreements on my topic: according to some sources in romantic relationships highly affectionate individuals reported improved relational health. According to other sources affectionate communication can be seen as manipulation attempts.
finalized claim: When used properly affectionate communicationcan result in a happier, long lasting relationship.
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now
that you’ve locked in (or as closed to locked in) your claim/theory for
our third presentation, it’s time to start doing what is often the most
time-consuming process for this assignment and structured presentations
as a whole: researching and finding sources. As the presentation’s title
implies, you are meant to explore interpersonal concepts in everyday
life, and, as described further in the rubric, your claim/theory and
subsequent analysis must be persuasive in nature. In order to best
achieve these interconnected tasks, the content of your presentation you
must include either primary or secondary. sources that can be cited verbally in your presentation.
that you’ve locked in (or as closed to locked in) your claim/theory for
our third presentation, it’s time to start doing what is often the most
time-consuming process for this assignment and structured presentations
as a whole: researching and finding sources. As the presentation’s title
implies, you are meant to explore interpersonal concepts in everyday
life, and, as described further in the rubric, your claim/theory and
subsequent analysis must be persuasive in nature. In order to best
achieve these interconnected tasks, the content of your presentation you
must include either primary or secondary. sources that can be cited verbally in your presentation.
For the second assignment, you are tasked with finding at least 2 contemporary and scholarly sources that explore the Interpersonal Concept and the claim/theory you are making. Prior to incorporating those sources in your presentation, you must analyze the validity/usefulness of each source (2 are required) you’ve located in the form of a Mini Literature Review.
Assignment Instructions
- Locate Sources (2)
- You’re free to locate any source you personally feel would best
illustrate your Interpersonal Concept and Claim/Theory. That said, it’s
highly encouraged that at least one of your sources be an academic
peer-reviewed article from a reputable research database.
- TIP #1: Wikipedia is awesome but do not cite it as a source!
Instead use the “References” and ‘Further reading” section near the
bottom of the page to locate the actual sources that you can cite
directly. - TIP #2: Online Databases are your best friend (and will continue to
be throughout your collegiate journey). Save the following websites for
present and future use:- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/
- Chabot Library Database: https://libraryguides.chabotcollege.edu/home
- JSTOR: https://www.jstor.org/
- Sage Publishing: https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/
- Taylor & Francis Online: https://www.tandfonline.com/
- *Sci-Hub: https://sci-hub.se/
- Use above if you come across an academic research article
you can’t access for free, paste the article’s title or DOI Number on
this website.
- Use above if you come across an academic research article
- TIP #3: Social Media (i.e., Twitter, Instagram, etc.) use beware!
Although incredibly useful as a visual and textual repository for
primary sources, misinformation via interpretation and commentary is
common so be wary of using it as a secondary source. - TIP #4: Online Publications for commercial sites (ex. The Atlantic,
NYTimes, etc.) are great but also often veer into individual op-ed
pieces! The most useful sources from here are articles that frequently
cite other scholars/experts and link you to research studies.
- TIP #1: Wikipedia is awesome but do not cite it as a source!
- You’re free to locate any source you personally feel would best
- Answer the following questions with as much detail as
possible. Do this for each source you will be incorporating into your
presentation:
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- Who is/are the authors of this source? Briefly write about
their history, experiences, and credentials. Why should we listen to
them? - When was this source published? If it’s less than 10 years
old, why is it important that this particular source is “recent” for
you? If it is older than 10 years, does the content of the source still
hold up in contemporary times? Why or why not? If not, what made you
decide to use it? - Where was this source published? Describe the website or
space you got your source from and their stated goals/aims (ex. About
Us). - What is the source about? Briefly summarize the contents of
your source and note the most pertinent information (i.e., Hypotheses,
Discussions, Study and Methodologies) and conclusions (i.e., Results,
etc.) made in it.- Is this source Primary or Secondary (see link in opening paragraph for more info)?
- Is the source Peer-Reviewed?
- Why did you choose this particular source? How is this
source going to help you in analyzing your chosen Interpersonal Concept
as well as the claim/theory you have made?
- Who is/are the authors of this source? Briefly write about
- Basic Lengths and Formatting
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