To describe and explain the communication in a relationship you have with another person.

Relationship Project (rev. 2018)

Purpose of project:

To describe and explain the communication in a relationship you have with another person
To create a plan to improve some aspect of the relationship, using specific concepts learned from class and/or from your textbook

Relationship Project Proposal- due separately from Relationship Project

Read the entire project description below. In a short 1-2 page paper, please tell me:
Describe some of your history as a communicator- what are your strengths and weaknesses as a communicator? Who taught you how to communicate?
Which relationship are you focusing on for this project?
Which aspect of the relationship would you like to see improve- what is the history of communication in this relationship?
What communication patterns do you think you do well within the relationship? What patterns don’t seem effective?

Implementation of project:

Choose an individual you see at least twice a week, and with whom you have had a personal or professional relationship for at least three months.
Describe the nature of the relationship: what type of relationship is it? How did you meet? What is the history of the relationship?
Find two resources (journal articles, properly cited) that discussion communication in the type of relationship you chose (ex. Friendship, romantic relationships, parental, sibling, etc)
Implement an improvement plan- the improvement plan will consist of the required elements listed below.
Write a paper describing your project and analyzing the results. In your paper, include and discuss:

Write and Submit the Paper

Background of the Relationship
A description of your communication background, including influences on your identity, perception, and your communication skills. How did you get to become the person and communicator you are? What relationships taught you about ethics and right/wrong in communication and relationships?
A description of the relationship you are working on for this project. How did you meet? What patterns do you see in your communication within the relationship? Can you identify any relational dynamics as noted in our material? What are your conflict patterns for this relationship? Have you had any ethical issues in the relationship?
Implementation of the Project
Summarize both journal articles addressing communication in relationships.
Describe two perceptions checks you used and results. What made you decide to use it in these circumstances? How did it go?
Describe and assess your listening patterns within the relationship (give examples). How do your nonverbal impact the situation? What changes did you make to improve your listening skills? (give examples)
Describe two situations where you used I language or supportive language. What was the context? Were your nonverbal congruent? How did it work?
Analysis of the Project
Analyze the overall result of the implementation. What seemed to work? What might need practice? How did your change in approach impact the relational dynamics? Did it impact your conflict patterns?
Reflection on the Overall Project
How might better results be obtained in future interactions?
What other relationships might benefit from these skills?
Did your understanding of the impact of interpersonal skills influence how you approach communication situations from an ethical perspective?
Additional Requirements
Oral presentation of highlights of project (see below)
Please include a works cited page with proper APA citation for your two journal articles

Submit (online students) or present (F2F students) a 2-3 minute video summary where you share the highlights of what you learned from this project with your classmates. You do not have to share personal details, but be as specific as possible in terms of the communication skills used and the lessons learned. (F2F classes will present this summary in class). This oral presentation is worth 10 points toward your project.

Your grade WILL NOT be based on the success or failure of the plan, but rather on the design, implementation, discussion, and analysis of the plan.

Guidelines for paper:

The paper should be 5 to 7 double spaced, typed pages.

The paper will be worth 100 points.
After ten (10) mistakes in spelling, punctuation, grammar and/or incomplete sentences, the final grade of the paper will be reduced one letter grade. Late papers will have 10 points deducted for each class day late.
Rubric
Relationship Project, rev.
Relationship Project, rev.
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Background 1
Background: influences on identity, perception, communication skills
10 pts
Full Marks
Relationship is described thoroughly and refers to identity, perception, and communication skills formation
8 pts
Partial
Relationship is described but is missing one of the three noted elements
6 pts
Partial
Relationship is described but it missing two of the three noted elements
4 pts
Partial
Relationship is loosely described
0 pts
No Marks
missing
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Background 2
Background: Ethics formation and behaviors
10 pts
Full Marks
The formation of ethical standards and any relational issues regarding ethical standards are both clearly discussed with examples.
8 pts
Partial
The formation of ethical standards and any relational issues regarding ethical standards are both clearly discussed but lacking examples.
6 pts
Partial
Either the formation discussion OR the relational issues are missing from the discussion
4 pts
Partial
Ethics is mentioned with no real discussion
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Background 3
Background: Patterns and relational/conflict dynamics
10 pts
Full Marks
Communication patterns, relational dynamics and conflict are clearly described
8 pts
Partial
Discussion is missing one of the three elements, OR all three are described with no real detail
6 pts
Partial
Discussion is missing two of the elements
4 pts
Partial
Patterns are mentioned, no real discussion
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Articles
Journal Articles Summarized
10 pts
Full Marks
Two appropriate articles are summarized
8 pts
Partial
Two articles are noted but not summarized
6 pts
Partial
One article is summarized
4 pts
Partial
One article is noted but not completely summarized
0 pts
No Marks
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Perception Checks
12 pts
Full Marks
Two perception checking statements are used and clearly explained.
9 pts
Partial
Two perception checks are used but lack detail
6 pts
Partial
Only one perception checking statement is used
4 pts
Partial
Perception checking was noted but used incorrectly
0 pts
No Marks
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Listening Patterns
12 pts
Full Marks
Listening patterns are well explained, examples are given, improvement suggestions are noted
9 pts
Partial
Listening patterns are explained but lacking examples OR improvement suggestions
6 pts
Partial
Listening patterns are explained but lacking examples AND improvement suggestions
4 pts
Partial
Listening is mentioned with no depth
0 pts
No Marks
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome I Language
12 pts
Full Marks
Two examples of I Language or Supportive language were shared in detail and clearly explained.
9 pts
Partial
Two examples of I Language or supportive language were shared but lacked specifics
6 pts
Partial
Only one example of I Language or Supportive language was shared.
4 pts
Partial
I Language was noted with no explanation or example.
0 pts
No Marks
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis
12 pts
Full Marks
Analysis was clear and demonstrated a thorough understanding of the material
9 pts
Partial
Analysis was present and demonstrated a basic understanding of the material
6 pts
Partial
Analysis was present but clacked clarity
4 pts
Partial
Analysis was present but didn’t demonstrate any understanding
0 pts
No Marks
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Reflection and Future Results
12 pts
Full Marks
Thoughtful reflection was present and future possible interactions were clearly noted and explained
9 pts
Partial
Reflection was present and future interactions were noted, lacked depth
6 pts
Partial
Reflection OR future interactions were missing
4 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks
12 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome GE.OC.1
Context: Student adapts topic, goals, and language as appropriate to the audience and context
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective | Communication goals are clear and tailored to the audience.
3 pts
Meets Objective | Communication goals are clear, audience connection is implied but not articulated
2 pts
Does Not Fully Meet Objective | Communication goals are negligible, audience connection is unclear
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective | No communication goals are demonstrated, no connection to the audience is apparent
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome GE.OC.2
Student uses clear language and purposeful and consistent organizational pattern to create a cohesive message
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective | Organization is clear, consistent, and easily understood
3 pts
Meets Objective | Organization is clear
2 pts
Does Not Fully Meet Objective | Organization is not consistent
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective | Organization is not apparent
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome GE.OC.3
Student references appropriate information that supports the communication goal or establishes the communicator’s credibility
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective | Supporting material is well connected to communication goals
3 pts
Meets Objective | Supporting material clearly connected to the topic is used
2 pts
Does Not Fully Meet Objective | Supporting material is lacking in credibility
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective | Supporting material is missing
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome GE.OC.4
Student uses appropriate presentational and interpersonal skills to communicate a clear, compelling message
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Exceeds Objective | Delivery enhances the communication message and engages the audience
3 pts
Meets Objective | Delivery is clear and effective
2 pts
Does Not Fully Meet Objective | Delivery is inconsistent
1 pts
Does Not Meet Objective | Delivecixry is unclear and distracting.
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