Communication
Interpretive Inquiry Qualitative Research
This week, you will submit the annotation of a qualitative research article on a topic of your interest. Narrative, ethnographic, grounded theory, case study, and phenomenology are examples of types of research designs or approaches used in qualitative research.
Difficulties in Interpersonal Communication When Expressing Sexual Orientation
Format: Write 8-10 pages of text, Times New Roman, 12pt, 1-inch margin. Cite from the textbook, as well as from at least 8 other sources, one of which may be a website. Your final paper should include a statement of the problem, a rationale for studying it, a review of prior research relevant to the problem, and conclude with a section on the implications you feel the findings from the research have, or the contributions you believe the research makes. In the paper you should also display your knowledge of class readings and discussions as it applies.
Communication and Social Process class encyclopedia
You will keep a record of your reading, observations, questions, and commentary throughout the course, generating approximately 30 pages of double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12 point, one-inch-margined text for the semester. Your primary task is this: regular and sustained research, reflection, and writing on any aspects of the course materials that interest you. You do not have to discuss every concept or every figure mentioned in our readings and discussions, but you should discuss many of them. And you should always do so in your own words (see the note below regarding plagiarism). At a minimum, your course encyclopedia should include the following:
SAFE COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE
Safe communication in the workplace: One of the marks of team excellence is a collaborative climate. In the article When teams work best: 6,000 Team members and leaders tell what it takes to succeed, it stated, “Research demonstrates that effective team leaders ensure a collaborative climate by making communication safe, demanding and rewarding collaborative behavior, guiding the team’s problem-solving efforts, and managing their own control needs (LaFasto, F. & Larson, C., 2001).”