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How to organize your short paper:
Introduction (1 paragraph):
Introduce the theory that you use for the discussion facilitation. Briefly summarize what the theory is about (include: the history, the basic belief, the type of research the theory is used, etc.)
Summary of the journal article (1 paragraph):
Briefly summarize what the journal article is about and how the theory is used to analyze the issue in the article.
Analysis of the theory (2 paragraphs):
In your analysis, share what you think about the theory and its application. Was it useful, appropriate and/or justified? Why/why not? What can we learn about this theory and about family communication from this application? (Did this article produce any significant insights about family relationships? Did it confirm, challenge, modify, or refute the theory?) How useful is this theory overall? What are its strengths and limitations, its relevance to contemporary society?
Reflection of the discussion facilitation (1 paragraph):
What went well and what could be improved from the discussion facilitation? What questions did you ask to your classmates? Are there any questions you would like to add had you been given more time? How did facilitating the discussion help you to better understand the theory and its application?
Conclusion (1 paragraph):
Summarize your paper. Any last words or takeaway?
Formatting
Write well. Sentence structure, punctuation, readability/flow, etc. are essentials. Do reread your paper before submitting it on D2L. Bullet points are not acceptable. This paper must be written in the form of an essay. Use Times New Roman 12 or Helvetica 11 for your paper. File extensions must be .doc, .docx. or .pdf. Unopenable documents are immediate zeroes.
Reference
Don’t forget to include your citation at the end of the paper. Use APA/MLA/Chicago Author-Date (see: https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide-2.html (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. for reference) Students may lose up to 3 points for incorrectly cited references. Missing references are one form of plagiarism. All acts of academic dishonesty will be treated as a serious offense and dealt with accordingly.
Below is an example of Chicago Author-Date style for reference list entry on a journal article:
LaSalle, Peter. 2017. “Conundrum: A Story about Reading.” New England Review 38 (1): 95–109. Project MUSE
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