Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review the Week 5 final paper instructions; the OutliningLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center, particularly the section on Outline Structure; and the Writing Center Sample OutlineLinks to an external site..
In this paper, you will present an outline of parts of your final paper. Be sure use bullet points or numbers, using the model provided aboveLinks to an external site.. Please note though that the final paper will have several other components. Therefore, when you go to write your final paper, be sure you carefully read the instructions and the grading rubric for that assignment to ensure you have made the required additions.
Using complete sentences, the outline must do the following:
Provide an introduction with a thesis, in italics, and a preview of what you will accomplish in the paper.
Define conflict and how an example that you share from your personal life or the textbook meets the criteria.
Explain three of the five conflict topics that you will cover in the Week 5 final paper selected from the following list:
Listening and conflict management:—Chapters 1, 3, 5 and 7
Power and conflict:—Chapters 2 through 4
Conflict management styles:—Chapters 1, 3, and 9
Culture and conflict:—Chapters 2 through 4
Negotiation skills and resolving conflicts with others:—Chapter 9
Ethics and conflict:—Chapter 5. Jandt does not cover this topic as fully as you would need for your final paper. Because of this, it is advised that you conduct additional research if you choose this theme.
Anger and conflict:—Chapter 6
Mediation:—Chapters 4 and 7
Apologies, forgiveness, and reconciliation:—Chapter 8
Include supporting material in paragraphs and at least one scholarly source per topic.
Apply three of the five conflict topics to your conflict example. This means you make links between the themes and details of your conflict.
Provide a conclusion which restates the key points, reinforces the thesis statement, and provides a strong closing.
The Final Paper Outline assignment
Must be 750 to 1,000 words in length, double-spaced, and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. Be sure to include a title pageLinks to an external site., a references listLinks to an external site., and in-text citationsLinks to an external site..
Must utilize an academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
Must include an introduction and conclusionLinks to an external site. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statementLinks to an external site. that indicates the purpose of your paper and the conclusion should restate the thesis and explain how it was supported in the paper.
Must use at least three scholarly sourcesLinks to an external site. in addition to the course text.
Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view this Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial.
