Instructions
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a set of three hypotheses that explains how and why communication concepts are related. The paper is different from a typical literature review or research assignment in that most assignments ask students to summarize research. In contrast, the syllogism paper attempts to develop an explanation for why/how communication variables are related via a set of three hypotheses that are supported by prior research.
You must use the The Syllogism Paper Template attached below. When you open it up in Microsoft Word, see the comments I’ve added by clicking on Review — and choosing the option “All Markup” from the Tracking drop down menu.
Papers are primarily graded on five areas:
(1) Proposition wording/claims: Conceptual soundness of the three hypotheses, including their wording and collective organization;
(2) Scholarly research: Quality of the scholarly journal research used to support each hypothesis;
(3) Topicality/integration of course content: relevance to communication and course learning objectives.
(4) Writing: Proper use of APA formatting.
(5) Originality: Does your set of hypotheses offer a new explanation for how communication concepts are related, or does it simply restate what is already known.
Formatting & Requirements
Document Format: Use the Syllogism Template Download Syllogism Templatedocument provided. Please submit as a PDF with the file name First Name Last Name – Syllogism Paper
Content & Length: Approximately 2 pages. See the template document that you must use.
Minimum Number of References: At least 3 scholarly journal articles for each of your first two hypotheses, and therefore a minimum of 6 total scholarly journal articles. No references needed for your third/final hypothesis.
Off-Limits Topics/Variables:
Relationship satisfaction
Self-disclosure
“Amount of social media usage” (e.g., as social media use increases, _________ increases; specific communication behaviors via social media okay – see example on template)
“Amount of communication” (e.g., the more communication, the more _____).
