I have to write a one page essay that explains 2 of the 6 characteristics of interpersonal communication and illustrate how each one is demonstrated in your communication style and I don't know how to begin.

Answer 1

First of all, what are the 6 characteristics?

Which 2 do you see very strongly in yourself?

Once you've decided on those two, brainstorm a list for each characteristic, including how each one manifests in you.

Essay plan:

Para 1. Introduction, incl thesis
Para 2. Discussion of first characteristic, how you demonstrate this, including a couple of specific examples.
Para 3. Discussion of second characteristic, how you demonstrate this, including a couple of specific examples.
Para 4. Conclusion

Make sure you come up with a thesis statement: http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html

Make sure you write the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs first.

Then write your introduction, putting the thesis statement at the end.

Write the conclusion last.

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