According to Chapter 8, interpersonal conflict is defined as “an expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from the other party in achieving their goals.” In this application assignment, you will analyze a recent conflict experience in a 3-4 page, double-spaced paper.
More specifically, your paper should follow the general format outlined here:
You should begin with an introductory paragraph that identifies your primary topic and preview the paper’s main points.
You should then provide a brief description (i.e., 1-2 paragraphs) of the conflict you’ve chosen to analyze; in considering which details about the conflict to include in this section, use the definition of interpersonal conflict that is cited above. Also, because our interest in this class is interpersonal communication, please focus on a conflict that occurred between you and just one other person (e.g., a friend, family member, romantic partner, etc.).
Next, you will describe how elements of the “dark side of communication” such as deception, embarrassment, jealousy, power, and verbal aggression (see Chapter 9) played a role in the conflict situation. As you write, please provide specific examples of communicative behaviors that fit these categories.
In the following section, you will identify the conflict management styles that you and the other person used when addressing the conflict’s central issue(s). As in the previous section, please cite specific verbal and nonverbal actions that support your conclusion(s).
The next section should focus on if/how you resolved the conflict and whether you were satisfied with the outcome.
Finally, you will conclude the paper by noting any lessons that you learned from the conflict and how these lessons might help you improve your ability to manage conflict in the future.
Your paper should adhere to the Writing Policy outlined in the course syllabus, which includes being formatted in appropriate APA (7th edition) style. To demonstrate connections with course content and protect yourself from plagiarism, you should cite the textbook throughout the paper. Please see the following document for a Microsoft Word template to use when completing your Application Assignments: APA (7th ed.) Paper Template.docx Download APA (7th ed.) Paper Template.docx
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Interpersonal Communication 2nd edition
ISBN: ISBN 978-1-4652-9748-
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Introduction
Introduces paper and previews main points.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conflict Summary
Summarizes the conflict in one paragraph, including the parties involved and central issue(s)
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Dark Side Concepts
Discusses how dark side concepts (deception, embarrassment, jealousy, power, verbal aggression, obsessive relational intrusion) were or were not present in the conflict.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conflict Mgmt Styles
Describes the conflict management styles used by each participant, citing verbal and/or nonverbal evidence from the conflict itself.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Conclusion
Concludes the paper with a summary of your main points and a plan for improving your conflict management strategies.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Course Concepts
Demonstrates connections to course concepts by appropriately citing the textbook throughout the paper, paraphrasing (rather than quoting) whenever possible.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Miscellaneous
Includes a title page and references; adheres to the writing policy; 3-4 pages double-spaced.
5 pts
Total Points: 50
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