Begin
each paper with a specific reference or a quote from the week’s assigned
readings. Use this reference to anchor your discussion and reflections.Discuss
the assigned topic by comparing, contrasting, and synthesizing a variety of
course materials by different authors. You may also include additional sources
and Scriptures. Provide a personal response to the topic and course materials.
Reflections may include new insights about yourself, your communication style,
and your relationships; realizations about existing communication barriers,
challenges, and opportunities in your personal and/or professional arena;
communication strategies and skills that you discovered and applied; and
observed outcomes emerging from changes you have made. Each paper must also
include a biblical worldview/faith journey perspective as well as a brief
discussion of how your behavioral blend (as described by Carbonell)
influences your communication and actions on the given topic. Each paper should
be between 900 and 1000 words long (3 pages of text). The content should be
engaging, substantive, and interesting. It should be written
in a focused and concise manner and be well organized with a logic progression
of ideas and transitions that are clear and maintain flow of thought. Submit as
a Word document, formatted according to current APA style, free of grammar,
spelling, and other writing errors. A title page is expected, but an abstract
is not needed. Repeat the paper title on page 2 according to APA format, but do
not use any subheadings. Use APA style for both in-text citations and the
reference page, while making sure references correspond and are correct
Reflection Paper: The Role of Listener Assignment Petersen offered guidance for
making sure our listening practices are respectful, non-judgmental,
supportive, and constructive (Chapters 14-16). Schultze and Badzinski described
the process of attentive listening (Chapter 2). The also provided Bible-based
principles for resolving interpersonal conflicts and maintaining relational
harmony (Chapter 7-8). Examine yourself as a listener and communication
partner in light of this material.
"Listen
to understand, not just to respond" (Schultze and Badzinski, 2015). This profound quote serves as an anchor for my
respective reflections on the role of a listener and communication partner. The
act of listening holds a significant place in the realm of communication. Effective
communication ensures that one delivers messages clearly, thereby decreasing
the chances of altering or misunderstanding a message. This concept minimizes
the potential for conflicts. In the varied situations where conflicts can
potentially emerge, effective communication serves as a key factor guaranteeing
that one effectively and in a respectful manner resolves the situation.
Equally, Petersen's directive on non-judgmental, respectful, constructive, and
supportive listening illuminates the significance of being an effective
communicator, particularly being an active listener while holding conversations.
Drawing upon course materials and additional sources, this paper will delve
into my personal journey and responses as a listener and communication partner
and will also identify novel concepts, communication barriers, and emerging
opportunities throughout my professional and personal life.