Inspired by the lucrative self-help industry, people have taken to the Internet to offer readers advice on how to best live their lives. Writers in online environments offer us guidelines for dealing with romantic troubles, family squabbles, and workplace disputes. But what do the authors really know about interpersonal communication? You will write a paper analyzing and critiquing the advice provided in a series of online advice articles.

Select three (3) advice articles from the list provided. For each of the three articles, complete the following steps:

Introduction. In 2-3 sentences, summarize the author’s aims and objectives in your own words. What is the author trying to help readers improve?

Author’s Recommendation #__. Identify two (2) distinct pieces of advice/recommendations provided by the author related to interpersonal communication. For each recommendation, you should:

Assess the degree to which this advice is sound. A thoughtful assessment will make reference to course material (lecture, textbook, or online reading material). One helpful way to think about this section is to remember that you are making an argument. In this section, you are convincing your reader that the author is providing appropriate or inappropriate advice to readers.
Is their advice consistent or inconsistent with a theory’s predictions? With strategies that the textbook recommends? With research findings discussed in lecture or an online reading? As you reference specific course terms and theories, briefly define these terms in your own words. If you are referring to a term you already defined in part a, you do not need to define it again. You may not use direct quotes in this section, except in reference to the article you are evaluating.

Use APA format to reference any ideas that are not your own.

Specifications: Approximately 4-6 pages, 1-inch margins, 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced.

Grading Rubric

Introduction/1(x 3 = 3)

Author Recommendation Critiques/5(x 6 = 30)

Summarized recommendation

Provided a convincing argument (integrated course material, provided definitions for course terms, addressed inconsistencies)

Writing quality/referencing/7

Referencing examples

Referencing lecture material:

In text (Alexopoulos, 2019).
Alexopoulos, C. (2019). Name or title of lecture [PowerPoint slides].

Referencing the textbook:
In text (Gamble, 2019).

Gamble, T. (2019). The interpersonal communication playbook. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.

Template

Article 1:

Introduction

Author’s Recommendation #1

Author’s Recommendation #2

Article 2:

Introduction

Author’s Recommendation #1

Author’s Recommendation #2

Article 3:

Introduction

Author’s Recommendation #1

Author’s Recommendation #2

Select three (3) of the articles below. Within each of the three articles, analyze two (2) pieces of advice/recommendations.

6 Steps to Controlling Your Emotions

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/controlling-your-emotions_b_3654326

Dealing with Anxious Attachment

https://www.lifehack.org/820247/anxious-attachment

5 Proven Ways to Grow Closer to an Avoidant Partner

https://relatefoundation.com/blog/proven-ways-grow-closer-avoidant-partner/

6 Ways to Win Any Argument

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201408/6-ways-win-any-argument

How to Build Self-Esteem: 5 Tactics to Change How You View Yourself

https://www.psycom.net/increasing-self-esteem

How to Say No: 3 Steps for People Pleasers
https://www.scienceofpeople.com/how-to-say-no/

How to Reject Someone Nicely

https://www.wikihow.com/Reject-Someone-Nicely

How Do I Make a Good Online Dating Profile?

https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/ask-experts-how-do-i-make-good-online-dating-profile-ncna1066546

How to Find ‘The One’
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/family-relationships/article/3035942/how-find-one-perfect-partner-and-know-when-youve-met

How to Know When It’s Time to Let Go of Someone You Love

https://time.com/5373451/break-up-someone-love/

5 Simple Tips to Improve Family Communication

https://redandhoney.com/family-communication/

How to Change Someone Else’s Behavior

https://www.wikihow.com/Change-Someone-Else%27s-Behavior