Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Brianna Williams

Ashford University

Interpersonal Communication

1. Introduction

A. Provide a strong statement that engages the reader as well as creating interests for your topic.

B. Provide a succinct thesis statement that provides your stand for interpersonal communication

C. Define interpersonal communication and briefly highlight its importance to a relationship

2. Body

i. Explain to the couple at length what entails interpersonal communication in a manner that they will understand

a. Brief history regarding interpersonal communication

b. Take them through this aspect of communication

c. Why is it important to apply interpersonal communication

ii. Enquire about the state of communication between the couple

a. Do they communicate effectively with each other?

b. Is there an element of communication that normally sparks controversy when either one or both of them converse with each other?

c. Enquire about the area in their communication that requires attention

iii. Provide an explanation for the need for an elaborate and efficient intercommunication

a. Why effective interpersonal communication is ideal for a relationship

b. Explain how the same can save a relationship from breaking apart

c. Remind them that interpersonal communication is not an option for their affair to remain strong but something that has to be incorporated in any relationship

iv. Provide a succinct advice on how the couple could employ interpersonal communication

a. The need to understand this measure first before practicing it

b. The need to avoid distraction in a communication

c. Explain the need to appreciate each other’s communication

d. Why the couple need to engage in communication skills while conversing with each other

e. The need to treat each other with respect

f. Advise them on the need to challenge communication but not one another

3. Conclusion

a. Conclude by reinstating on thesis in one or two paragraphs

4. References

Stewart J. (2010). Bridges not Walls: A Book About Interpersonal Communication. Boston, MA: Routledge

Berger, C. R., Calabrese, R. J. (1975). Some Exploration in Initial Interaction and Beyond: Toward a Developmental Theory of Communication. Human Communication Research, 1, 99 112.

Foss, K. & Littlejohn, S. (2008). Theories of Human Communication, Ninth Edition. Belmont, CA.

Homans, George C. (1958). “Social Behavior as Exchange“. American Journal of Sociology 63 (6): 597–606. doi: 10.1086/222355 .