Once all students have presented Project #1, all students will individually write a paper of the theory/theories presented. This is an easy paper because you have presented the material. Basically, you are writing about the theory you just presented. This is a four page paper that will include:
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a) Page one: is your cover page that requires (centered): your name, institution affiliation, name of class, name of instructor and date of submission
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b) Page two and three is your actual paper. Do start of with an introductory paragraph (5-10 sentences) that includes: 1-2 sentences of what the theory is all about, also, why the theory is important to learn, and why the theory is important to understanding small groups and small group communication.
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c) Next is the body of the paper that needs to include the following:
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? Who are the author/s of this theory?
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? Provide a brief history of the theory-the how and why this theory came into being.
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? Define the theory:
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? Concepts
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? Principles
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? Rules
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? Explain how/where can this theory be applied to 3 other disciplines outside of Communication Studies.
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? Provide these 3 examples and explanations of how the theory can be applied.
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? How does this theory relate to Small Group communication?
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? How might this theory assist in understanding small groups?
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? How might this theory be applied to some form of social justice?
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a) Conclusion paragraph that includes: a summary of what your paper was all about, also, why the theory is important to learn, and why the theory is important to understanding small groups and small group communication.
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b) References or your bibliography of where you found the information of your theory and the journal articles (2 from each student)
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Theory that I chose was THE Public Sphere Theory, the 2 authors were Jürgen Habermas
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Jürgen Habermas
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and Hannah Arendt
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