Annotated Bibliography 50 Points This will be an individual writing assignment designed to help you focus on research. Find and cite 7-10 sources and write a short annotation (4-5 sentences) about what the source is and how it is useful in understanding your proposed topic. You should aim to have 6+ scholarly sources (i.e., peer-reviewed journal articles) but you have some freedom with the credible sources you choose. undefined Note: This is the first step towards writing your individual research paper, so be sure to find sources that will help you with your argument. undefined Be sure you follow APA formatting guidelines for Annotated Bibliographies. An APA sample annotation can be found here. Individual Paper Drafts 15 points Total There will be 3 drafts due throughout the semester. Each draft will consist of individual page requirements, not including references and title page. Even though the drafts are worth 5 points each (15 points total), these are not optional! In order to count as a writing course, a certain amount of writing and revision must be assigned and completed throughout the semester. If missed, you will not receive points for the final paper and will not pass the class! undefined Draft 1, Literature Review — due Saturday, 2/20/2021 (at least 4-5 pages) Draft 2, Introduction and Conclusion — due Saturday, 3/13/2021 (3-4 pages) Draft 3, Suggestions/Discussion — due Saturday, 3/27/2021 (2-3 pages) Draft 1 | Literature Review Please submit the Draft assignment in the correct weekly module. Please only submit a Word document or PDF (Do NOT submit a Pages document). undefined The first draft will consist of 4-5 pages of writing, not including references and title page. Using your annotated Bibliography sources, craft a slightly shortened version of your literature review for your Individual Paper. undefined Your paragraphs should be approximately 4-6 sentences — too short and it should be combined with other information but too long and it gets difficult to follow. Use headings and subheadings to help guide the reader. To list a few sources as examples of a larger body of work, you can use the word “see” in the parenthetical, as has been done here (see Bloom et al., 1956; Cashin, 1990; Theall, 2017). Try to focus on the past 10 years when possible, but if not possible, acknowledge the changes since that time. undefined Make sure to define each concept you are looking at (e.g., power, conflict, etc.), provide a rationale for their inclusion (why is this needed in the context of group communication), weave the information together, don’t just drop them one in after the other but rather focus on how they are connected. Why is it essential to focus on these concepts in group communication? What will be necessarily added to the literature by looking at these areas? Draft 2 | Introduction & Conclusion Please submit the Draft assignment in the correct weekly module. Please only submit a Word document or PDF (Do NOT submit a Pages document). undefined The second draft will consist of 3-4 pages of writing, not including references and title page. Begin to craft your introduction undefined Introduce the topic, why it is important to examine this topic, how you’re planning on discussing it, and what is the context you’re looking at for your paper. Tell a [cohesive] story, don’t be too broad (e.g. conflict exists in groups), set up the paper’s research approach and impact, make clear the ‘so what’ from the beginning (why does this information even matter), very briefly call out relevant work/contextualize studies if they’re necessary to the readers’ understanding the paper as a whole, concise and clear writing is key in the introduction. Every sentence should mean something, introduce key concepts (define or just mention but make sure it’s brief), note the context of the paper, wrap up with a clear roadmap and aims of the paper. A brief example is presented below (note this is from a research study, which you’re not conducting but it shows how the intro can be set up at the start. undefined Draft 3 | Suggestions/Discussion Draft 3 will be the draft of the Discussion/Suggestions section of your final paper. This draft will consist of 2-3 pages of writing, not including references and title page (if you already received feedback on a title page, you don’t need to include this). undefined This draft should include the discussion (what does this mean for your topic as a whole) and the suggestions for successful communication. Specifically, the discussion section should include what your overall findings mean for the larger picture (your lit review shows what others have found and the discussion takes that information and talks about what this means for groups as a whole). undefined The suggestions section should describe ways to apply what’s explained in your review and discussion to groups as a whole. How might this be applied in other contexts, what can others take from this and how can it be applied in various roles, how can others benefit from the information, and what specifically do you suggest others do in groups to address the issues/findings? (for example, if you find that most of the research explains that women are under-recognized in group settings, one of your suggestions might be to suggest that leaders and members should both offer opportunities for women in groups to speak up and out in various ways). undefined After reviewing the literature, give your own thoughts and insights. What did YOU identify as missing from the literature? What is YOUR rationale for needing to do this specific study? The sections answering these questions usually have fewer citations and more of your own voice and perspectives (still third person). This is where you get to tell readers the bigger picture and answer these questions: What did we learn?, What supports previous literature?, What contradicts prior work?, What was surprising or confusing?. In this section, you should address a general overview of findings in the first paragraph, break down the information for each context/concept in about a paragraph for what was found in the literature, and provide some practical implications for your information/topic. In either the same header (if both labeled) or in a different header, you’ll need to provide suggestions for moving forward with this information. What can groups as a whole learn from this information? How can group members improve group dynamics/group characteristics based on the information you’ve found? This can include ways to improve research in this area (e.g., new contexts, new samples, a new perspective, etc.) and/or this can be specific behaviors individuals can do for groups they are part of (e.g., offer more opportunities for diverse members to speak out openly). Be specific and clear in your suggestions and offer details and support for each (don’t just list out your suggestion in one sentence). If you only have one suggestion, this is not enough. You should be aiming for about 3-5+ suggestions. undefined You have a bit of freedom here so I’m not outlining 100% what needs to be included here but you have to each section and address both areas. Individual Research Paper (10-12 pages); 100 Points This will be an individual writing assignment where you will use the research from your Annotated Bibliography and the submitted drafts to explain what we know about communication within groups. You will be writing a literature review and suggestions paper (NOT an experiment/research study). In this paper, you are being asked to review the research/literature on your topic by critically assessing the effectiveness of and validity of the content. Instead of evaluating one author or paper, you are to evaluate the topic as a whole using various sources that you have pulled. You will then provide suggestions for successful communication based on the literature you have read. Each paper will examine a specific concept of group communication (i.e., conflict, groupthink, technology, etc.) and provide specific suggestions for success. Students may choose to refine the scope of their paper by focusing on a certain type of group. Your final paper should include the following sections: Title page, introduction, literature review, discussion (what does this mean for your topic as a whole)/suggestions for successful communication, conclusion, and references. The breakdown should follow the approximate guidelines: Title Page – 1 page Introduction – 1-2 pages Literature review – 6-7 pages Suggestions/Discussion – 1-2 pages Conclusion – 1-2 pages References – Varies You will be required to submit your topic plan in advance via the discussion board (5 points). The individual paper will include revisions of the literature review draft and the suggestions draft. You MUST incorporate the revisions of the feedback provided from the individual drafts in order to meet the requirements of a W-course. More details to be provided on HuskyCT. I have to write a critical analysis for one of my classes. Please advise! First, you’ll want to prepare by reading all the material thoroughly and thinking about some of the different issues raised in your reading. You’ll want to do what’s called a ‘critical read’ of the material, where you don’t just accept the information, but—after you understand it—you question it. Then, select one of the ideas, which has lingered in your mind because you disagree or are uncomfortable with it, or because you agree with it but believe it needs much more thought. Narrow down your ideas into a question about this idea that you might want to investigate in your paper. Ask yourself what your feelings are about this issue, and what reasons you might use to support your feelings. If you like what you have come up with, then you are ready to form a preliminary thesis. If you do not like it then go back and consider another question from your reading. Write down a preliminary thesis statement that specifies your topic, states your ideas about this topic, and suggests the arrangement of your paper’s argument. Make sure you refer back to your reading and choose details that support your arguments. If you use quotations or refer to the text, it should only be to support your own ideas. Then try writing the first draft and leaving it for a day. Then go back, reread and revise as necessary. Research Paper Grading Rubric (The Psychology Department at San José State University is acknowledged for the basic structure of this form.) CATEGORY Unacceptable (Below Standards) Acceptable (Meets Standards) Good (Occasionally Exceeds) Excellent (Exceeds Standards) POINTS Introduction Does not adequately convey topic. Does not describe subtopics to be reviewed. Lacks adequate direction for topic. Conveys topic, but not key question(s). Describes subtopics to be reviewed. General topic clarity. Conveys topic and key question(s). Clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. General topic clarity.. Strong introduction of topic’s key question(s), terms. Clearly delineates subtopics to be reviewed. Specific topic direction. 20 pts. Focus & Sequencing of Review Little evidence material is logically organized into topic, subtopics or related to topic. Many transitions are unclear or nonexistent. Most material clearly related to subtopic, main topic. Material may not be organized within subtopics. Attempts to provide variety of transitions All material clearly related to subtopic, main topic and logically organized within subtopics. Clear, varied transitions linking subtopics, and main topic. All material clearly related to subtopic, main topic. Strong organization and integration of material within subtopics. Strong transitions linking subtopics, and main topic. 10 pts. Review of Literature and Support Few sources supporting topic. Sources insignificant or unsubstantiated. No organization of literature. Sources generally acceptable but not peer-reviewed research (evidence) based. Lacks clarity and support. Sources well selected to support topic with some research in support of topic. Strong peer reviewed research based support for topic. Clear review and well-organized as a review. 10 pts. Discussion/ Suggestions/ Conclusion Does not summarize findings. Does not discuss the impact of researched material on topic. No specific suggestions provided. Review of key conclusions. Discusses impact of researched material on topic. Suggestions are lacking but some effort is made. Strong review of key conclusions. Discusses impact of researched material on topic. Some success with suggestions. Strong review of key conclusions. Insightful discussion of impact of the researched material on topic. Offers multiple clear suggestions for groups. 30 pts. Grammar & Mechanics Grammatical errors or spelling & punctuation substantially detract from the paper. Very few grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors interfere with reading the paper. Grammatical errors or spelling & punctuation are rare and do not detract from the paper. The paper is free of grammatical errors and spelling & punctuation. 10 pts. APA Style & Communication Errors in APA style detract substantially from the paper. Word choice is informal in tone. Writing is choppy, with many awkward or unclear passages. Errors in APA style are noticeable. Word choice occasionally informal in tone. Writing has a few awkward or unclear passages. Rare errors in APA style that do not detract from the paper. Scholarly style. Writing has minimal awkwardness or unclear passages. No errors in APA style. Scholarly/academic style. Writing is flowing and easy to follow. 10 pts. Citations & References Reference and citation errors detract significantly from paper. Some references or citations missing or incorrectly written. Few references or citations missing or incorrectly written. Some mistakes in reference citations. All references and citations are correctly written and present. 10 pts. Explanation & Answer: 4 pages Tags: group communication User generated content is uploaded by users for the purposes of learning and should be used following Studypool’s honor code & terms of service.