Length: 8-10 pages, double-spaced, including works cited.
1. Introduction (1-2pages)
a. Introduce topic/issue and central thesis for your research paper.
b. Identify three main ideas that you will be discussing, no need to go into depth just
identify them
i. ii.
(1) the problem/issue facing this community;
(2) identify where you fit within this community (are you a member of this
community, are you an ally, have you dealt with this issue); and
(3) propose how communication can help this community work through their problem.
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c. Transition to your Body, main points
2. Body: each main point should take up around 1.5-2 pages, totaling to about 5-6 pages
a. This is where thoroughly discuss main points in depth, using the book and outside research to support your claims. Use effective transitions between each main point, relate each main point to your central thesis.
i. Main Point (1) discuss the problem/issue facing this community – frame the issue within the context of the United States, using the various descriptors provided in the book (i.e. the US is individualist, low-context);
ii. Main Point (2) identify where you fit within this community (are you a member of this community, are you an ally, have you dealt with this issue); and
iii. Main Point (3) propose how communication can help this community work through their problem, use communication theory and elements to back your arguments.
3. Conclusion: 1-2 pages
a. Discuss specific action steps people in the culture can take to alleviate the issues.
b. Discuss long-term and short-term goals you think the culture should aim to
accomplish, to better the problem; and the effects these goals can have in changing
the way this culture functions, and/or lives.
c. Reiterate how communication can be effective in helping deal with this issue.
4. WORKS CITED: 1 page
a. At minimum three reference supporting your arguments, claims.
i. One reference must be your book
ii. Primary and secondary credible sources
b. Cited in MLA or APA format
and also, I need the thesis
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