Solved: KCDC 216 – Dialogue and Personality

Spring 2021

Topic: Authentic Dialogue - This is a content application essay.

1. First, please select any communication topic from our course. Some possible communication topics you may choose from include:
2. Personality Types
3. The Elevator Pitch
4. Communication in Diverse Teams
5. Group Development
6. Potholes of the Mind
7. Facilitation
8. Persuasion
9. Conflict
10. Leadership
11. The Changing World of Work
12.  Any topic of your choice.

2.   Second, please describe an experience with the communication topic of your choice in the setting of your choice: home, work or school. For example, if you are using Diverse Teams as your topic, you could share an experience with co-workers that did or did not exemplify real dialogue and the outcomes.

3. Third, please be sure to answer this question in your description: “How was authentic dialogue supported in this experience? Why or why not?”

4. Definition of Dialogue is Treating others with equality, demonstrating empathy and setting aside assumptions.

5. Please set up the paper using the FLOW method.

FOCUS

LEAD IN

ORGANIZATION

WRAP-UP

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Grading Criteria

Introduction to the essay:                                                                         5 points

Focus: Capture my attention – be clever - and set up the purpose of your essay.

Lead -in to the paper by previewing what you plan to cover in the essay.

Body of the essay:                                                                                       25 points

Organize the main points of your dialogue application with your own observations.

Describe and discuss your experience.

Be sure to answer this question: Was authentic dialogue supported?  Why or why not?

Summary/Conclusion:                                                                             10 points

Wrap up the essay by reviewing your main points and summarizing your discussions.

Remember to close your essay with a strong “Clincher” or Take Away.

Notes:

These essays are to be written in paragraph form with a clear Introduction and Preview to your paper, an organized Body with a Wrap Up / Summary and a final Clincher.

1. Papers should be a minimum of 3-4 pages double-spaced - typed with                      

11 or 12-point font.

• Feel free to send me your drafts. I will be happy to give you my feedback

 Due: WEK 8 Thursday, 3/4/21