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Introduction to Communication Studies with Dr. Wang
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Your assignment is to write an analysis paper about "interpersonal relationship"and how this is enacted in conversation. Use at least five concepts from the textbook and/or from the class discussions in your analysis. This assignment gives you an opportunity to examine various aspects of communication in greater depth.
Requirements:
- Observe a conversation between youand a friend
- Use at least 5 communication concepts to analyze what the conversation does to help/maintain/hurt yourrelationship
- Use academic sources to back up your“impressions”.
Feel free at any time to useour Ask Us Anything, chat, or email reference service for additional assistance. You are welcome and encouraged toschedule appointment with me for individual research assistance.
Assignment: Communication Analysis
Definition of Analysis
The wordanalysisusually impliesat least two elements:
(a) a breakdown of something into parts or ideas, and
(b) a discussion or description of those parts using a point of view or a method.
If, for example, you were asked to analyze the text of a reading, you would choose several main or important ideas from it, then discuss each in turn using some kind of special point of view, theory, or method.
An analysis in its purest form differs from other types of writing in that its primary concern simply is to explain something in greater or newer detail using a unique point of view, whereas the main purposes of many kinds of papers may be to argue or to evaluate. In fact, some assignments may require you to use analysis to argue a point or to evaluate something. However, if you are required to do nothing but a simple analysis, then your primary goal is to explain something from a unique point of view (s).
The goal of writing an analysis is:
To read an argumentative essay that you can understand easily and then to analyze its parts step by step, using one or more differing viewpoints or theories. For this particular class assignment, you are required to use at least five concepts from the textbook and/or from the class discussion.
Analysis Paper Worksheet
Analysis Paper Worksheet
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Analysis Paper Worksheet
Interpersonal Communication Paper
Project Explanation/Summary
Background Information
Communication Studies Background Sources
21st Century Communication: A Reference Handbook (SAGE Knowledge)
Encyclopedia of Communication Theory (Sage Knowledge)
The SAGE Handbook of Family Communication (SAGE Knowledge)
The SAGE Handbook of Nonverbal Communication (SAGE Knowledge)
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intercultural Competence (SAGE Knowledge)
The SAGE Handbook of Conflict Communication (Sage Knowledge)
Sage Knowledge Ebooks This link opens in a new window
This extensive collection of scholarly encyclopedias, handbooks, and e-books, has a substantial collection of human communication studies reference sources. Search the full database with the link.
Finding Books & Articles
General Databases
Ship Discovery Search This link opens in a new window
Our most comprehensive search tool. It searches simultaneously most of our library databases, including all our EBSCO databases and the library catalog, among others. Use Ship Discovery Search to locate all our books, ebooks, and videos, as well as our magazine and journal articles in all databases. It provides additional access to news articles and dissertations. Use it in combination with ProQuest All Databases Search.
Library Catalog This link opens in a new window
The Library Catalog is our most comprehensive search tool for the physical items in the Shippensburg University library collections, including books, journals, videos, microfilms, government publications and more. It also includes many digital items that are in our permanent library collections. For a comprehensive listing of all journal titles, both print and online, use the Library Publications (Journal Titles A-Z) tool.
Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
Academic Search Ultimate is our largest single comprehensive database. It includes records for some 40 million items, with 25+ million immediately available in full-text. It covers all subject areas and includes newspapers and other news sources, general and specialized magazines, and scholarly journals. It is an excellent starting place for most undergraduate research.
ProQuest Global Newsstream This link opens in a new window
One of the most comprehensive news databases in the world, ProQuest Global Newstream includes access to over 3000 news sources, including 2,200 newspapers, as well as blogs, podcasts, websites and news wire feeds worldwide.
Topical Databases
Communication Source This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive resource for communication research. Communication Source was developed from a merger of Communication and Mass Media Complete and Communication Abstracts (formerly published by Sage), and includes many unique sources not previously available in other databases. Communication Source offers abstracts and indexing as well as full-text content from publications worldwide pertaining to Communication, Linguistics, Rhetoric and Discourse, Speech-Language Pathology, Media Studies and other fields relevant to the discipline.
SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Covers scholarly publications in sociology, social work, criminal justice, and related fields. Contains >2.5 million articles and other materials (70% in full text) with deep coverage from 1960 and some back to 1882.
Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Provides citations to some 700,000+ articles in academic journals and professional magazines in criminal justice and related fields. Full text is immediately available for almost 80% of the articles.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection This link opens in a new window
Contains 500+ journals in psychology and behavioral science not included PsycARTICLES. More than 80% are full-text; almost all are peer-reviewed, many with coverage back to the 1970s.
Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
Business Source Complete is the world's definitive scholarly business database, providing the leading collection of bibliographic and full text content. As part of the comprehensive coverage offered by this database, indexing and abstracts for the most important scholarly business journals back as far as 1886 are included. In addition, searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,300 journals.
Citing Sources
Citing and Managing Sources
Ship to Shore: Citing & Managing Sources
An introduction to creating citations and managing sources.
Literature Review and APA Tips
APA Style (American Psychological Association)
Quick Guides
APA Style 7th Edition Quick Guide (Shippensburg University)
Examples of APA style citations, created by Shippensburg University librarians.
APA Style 7th Edition Step-By-Step Guide (Shippensburg University)
Step-by-step instructions for creating APA style citations, created by Shippensburg University librarians.
Detailed Help
APA Style - Reference Examples (American Psychological Association)
Examples of APA style citations for different formats of materials, created by the American Psychological Association.
APA Style 7th Edition (Shippensburg Library)
Shippensburg University's guide for creating APA style citations.
APA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue OWL)
Purdue University's guide for creating APA style citations.
Manual / APAWebsite
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (Seventh ed.)
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Seventh Edition is the official source for APA Style. With millions of copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, it is the style manual of choice for writers, researchers, editors, students, and educators in the social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, nursing, communications, education, business, engineering, and other fields. Known for its authoritative, easy-to-use reference and citation system, the Publication Manual also offers guidance on choosing the headings, tables, figures, language, and tone that will result in powerful, concise, and elegant scholarly communication. It guides users through the scholarly writing process--from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make an impact with their work. The seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing. All formats are in full color, with a new tabbed spiral version Improved ease of navigation, with many additional numbered sections to help users quickly locate answers to their questions Resources for students on writing and formatting annotated bibliographies, response papers, and other paper types as well as guidelines on citing course materials Dedicated chapter for new users of APA Style covering paper elements and format, including sample papers for both professional authors and student writers New chapter on journal article reporting standards that includes updates to reporting standards for quantitative research and the first-ever qualitative and mixed methods reporting standards in APA Style New chapter on bias-free language guidelines for writing about people with respect and inclusivity in areas including age, disability, gender, participation in research, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality More than 100 new reference examples covering periodicals, books, audiovisual media, social media, webpages and websites, and legal resources More than 40 new sample tables and figures Expanded guidance on ethical writing and publishing practices, including how to ensure the appropriate level of citation, avoid plagiarism and self-plagiarism, and navigate the publication process Guidelines that support accessibility for all users, including simplified reference, in-text citation, and heading formats as well as additional font options
Call Number: BF76.7.P83 2020
ISBN: 9781433832161
Publication Date: 2019
APA Style Website (American Psychological Association)
Select "Style and Grammar Guidelines" tab for all options.
Tutorials, Sample Papers
Basics of Seventh Ed. APA Style (Academic Writer Tutorial/APA)
Tutorial for writing APA style papers, including formatting, writing style, and references.
APA Style - Instructional Aids (American Psychological Association)
Includes tutorials, handouts, guides, and sample papers.
Sample paper in APA style, from Purdue University.