You will utilize your work and instructor feedback from the Annotated Bibliography and Discipline Integration Paper Outline to build this assignment.

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INDS 600

Discipline Integration Paper Instructions

You will write a 3,800–4,400-word research paper (title page, bibliography, and citations not included in the word count) on an interdisciplinary studies topic surrounding the integration of your 2 areas of study. This is a course on interdisciplinary research—and you take it to apply these lessons to your academic career and to what you do or will do in your field. For your Discipline Integration Paper, you may write about any integrative topic relevant to your areas of study or suggested in your coursework, and that you think holds value for you as you pursue a career or further your education.

Remember, you choose the topic or issue for the paper as long as it integrates your 2 areas of study by adding to the field of interdisciplinary studies. You will utilize your work and instructor feedback from the Annotated Bibliography and Discipline Integration Paper Outline to build this assignment.

Your Discipline Integration Paper must have the following sections, all formatted according the current format of your declared Area of Study I (these guidelines may be found at our Liberty University Online Writing Center):

• Abstract• Introduction/Thesis or Argument• Literature Review• Integrative Approach (how you reached a position on this subject—in this case, your literature review)• Results/Recommendations• Suggestions for Further Research/Study• Conclusion• Bibliography (the works cited in your paper)

Note: Not all sections are created equal. Some of the above may be a paragraph or 2, while others may be a few pages.

At least 15 academic, peer-reviewed articles are required along with citations from your textbook and the Bible. The sources you use must be less than 5 years old. The research you conducted during previous coursework throughout this course and utilized in our Discussion Board Forums can be used for the paper (though not taken word-for-word and must be rewritten to fit the context of this assignment). There must be a focus and flow that integrates all of the research together.

SafeAssign

Safe Assign software is an educational tool that shows students the originality of the work they are submitting. Since any research paper you write will include ideas or quotations that do not belong to you, it is important that you not only give credit where it’s due, but also strive for originality. The overall score is an indicator of what percentage of the submitted paper matches existing sources. This score is a warning indicator only and papers should be reviewed to see if the matches are properly attributed.

• Scores below 15 percent: These papers typically include some quotes and few common phrases or blocks of text that match other documents. These papers typically do not require further analysis, as there is no evidence of the possibility of plagiarism in these papers.
• Scores between 15 percent and 40 percent: These papers include extensive quoted or paraphrased material or they may include plagiarism. These papers should be reviewed to determine if the matching content is properly attributed.
• Scores over 40 percent: There is a very high probability that text in this paper was copied from other sources. These papers include quoted or paraphrased text in excess and should be reviewed for plagiarism.

Submit this assignment by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8.

 Assignment Requirements You will write one 3-5 page (excluding title page and reference pages) paper that demonstrates your comprehension and application of important communication concepts in analyzing communication phenomena.

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Assignment Requirements You will write one 3-5 page (excluding title page and reference pages) paper that demonstrates your comprehension and application of important communication concepts in analyzing communication phenomena. Your paper will be based on an integration of your observation/experience of communication, your engagement with our textbook, your participation in our discussion forums, and your library research. The purpose of this assignment is to introduce the practice of examining a topic in depth and using research resources. You are not expected to make any fresh discoveries or solve any long-standing problems in communication. You only need to look into a topic that you find interesting, and report on what you learned about it. Based on your research, write a short paper about an issue, theory, or concept in communication studies. You must pick a topic from the list below. Paper Content  Part I: Conceptual discussion-Discuss the chosen topic in-depth by o Providing definition o Elaborating on the different aspects or implications of the topic and, o Illustrating the topic with specific factual or hypothetical examples (or personal examples, if appropriate).  Part II: Application and/or reflection: Discuss how an understanding of this topic could help or has helped someone (or you) communicate more effectively, or live more happily or successfully, in social or professional situations. o Note: You do not have to follow the exact order of Part I and Part II in your paper, but you must address both parts in your paper in order to receive a passing grade. Paper Format  Papers must be written in Standard English with standard usage (punctuation, spelling, etc.)  Cite at least TWO credible sources (in addition to our textbook) in APA citation style (see instructions and examples of APA citation in a separate file). There is no restriction on the type of source you cite. You can cite books, periodicals, journal articles from our university library’s database, or even websites. However, you must cite credible sources which are written by authorities in the field, or published by trustworthy organizations. You cannot cite Wikipedia (the online encyclopedia) as one of your sources, but you can use it as a springboard for your research. This means that you can use Wikipedia as a starting point to find some other more credible sources such as books or articles (from the reference lists at the end of the entries) for your research.  Papers should be 3-5 pages long (excluding title page and reference page). No abstract needed. The paper should be double-spaced and typed in Times New Roman 12pt font with four 1” margins. Assignment Assessment  Assignment grade: 100 points (out of 1000 points course total)  Content = 60% of grade; Standard English and usage = 30%; APA format = 10% Topic List  Transactional model of communication  Stereotype and communication  Attribution theory and communication  Interpersonal confirmation and supportive or defensive communication climate   Nonverbal communication (please pick two or three specific types of nonverbal communication to engage in an in-depth discussion including what the nonverbal communication is and the principles of the nonverbal communication)  Conflict and communication  Culture and communication  Individualistic culture and collectivist culture  Standpoint theory and communication  The model of attachment styles and communication  Self disclosure and communication  Relationship dialectics and interpersonal communication  Violence and abuse in personal relationships  Groupthink and group communication  Power and communication  Leadership in small groups and/or teams  Organizational culture  Workplace bullying and communication  Uses and gratification theory and mass communication  Agenda setting theory and mass communication  Cultivation theory and mass communication  Computer mediated communication Recommended Sources for Your Research  LSUA library resources o Library website: http://www.lsua.edu/library o Databases  Academic Search Complete  Communication & Mass Media Complete  PsycInfo  Jstor  Eric o Books and ebooks  Other online search engines and libraries o http://scholar.google.com/ o http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ o http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1083-6101 (Journal of Computer Mediated Communication) o www.wikipedia.com (please see the instruction above on how to use Wikipedia for your research)

Describe the format and state whether the assessment would result in the client becoming defensive or facilitate self-exploration. 

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Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please read the attached article Kessler and Alverson (2013) “Influence of Lifestyle, Health Behavior, and Health Indices on the Health Status of Underserved Adults.”

For this assignment, you will assume the role of a health educator professional. In this role, you will create a client record for a fictitious person with one of these major health issues: alcohol dependency, diabetes, obesity, tobacco use, stress, or a chronic disease. Include the required elements in your client record.

-Name, Photo, and Demographic Information: Include your client’s age, gender, race, ethnicity, marital status, occupation, sexual orientation, language, religious orientations, and location of residence (country, state, and region).

-Symptoms and Diagnosis: List the client’s medical diagnosis, major health risks, and any cognitive, behavioral, or physiological symptoms. List the client’s presenting problem (e.g., lack of physical activity, poor diet, negative coping skills), and any cognitive, behavioral, or physiological symptoms.

-Psychosocial Factors: Describe the client’s personal and cultural background including family history, mental health disorders, substance-related issues, previous treatments and belief systems related to culture. Assess how these factors have influenced the client’s health and wellness.

-Special Considerations: List any physical, social and/or economic barriers that the client may have. This may include allergies, dietary needs, or restrictions.

-Assessment: Describe the client’s current knowledge about his/her condition and level of conviction and confidence towards changing the targeted behaviors.

-Create a brief transcript of your first session with the fictitious client you created. In your transcript, demonstrate how you would utilize reflection, paraphrasing, silence, and minimal encouragers to build rapport with the client. Be sure to notate who is speaking in bold font similar to the following example:

COUNSELOR: Hi, I’m Susan. I’m your counselor.

CLIENT: Hello, I’m Bill. It certainly is snowing hard out there.

COUNSELOR: Yes, it is. Did you have any trouble getting here?

CLIENT: Doc, why aren’t you asking me more questions about my mental illness?

COUNSELOR: John, I see counseling being most helpful when you’re talking with me about your feelings. That’s the best way for both of us to learn about what’s going on with you.”

CLIENT: I’m at the end of my rope. I’m so frustrated”

-Once you have created your transcript, reflect on what it was like to apply basic counseling skills. Explain why it is important to pace and lead the client, address assumptions, and plan for termination in the initial session. Support your response with information from the Dollarhide, Shavers, Baker, Dagg, and Taylor (2012) which is attached.

-Next, identify at least one Health Behavior Measurement from Chapter 24 in Hilliard, Riekert, Ockene, and Pbert (2018) that you would use to gather information about the client’s overall health and wellness https://platform.virdocs.com/r/s/0/doc/426088/sp/18096529/mi/60420992?cfi=%2F4%2F2%2C%2F8%2F6%2F1%3A0%2C%2F296%2F1%3A613.

-Describe the format and state whether the assessment would result in the client becoming defensive or facilitate self-exploration.

-Finally, evaluate the appropriateness of the assessment from a cultural perspective, and explain how you would share the results with the client.

Describe one personal real-life example of an occurrence that indicates the possible consequences when language acquisition is not well-developed or when language development creates boundaries, such as educational or employment opportunities

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Week 5 – Discussion 1      6 6 unread replies.  6 6 replies.      Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.     Language Acquisition      Prior to beginning this discussion, please read the following required articles: •“Language Acquisition Socialization: Sociocognitive and Complexity Theory Perspectives” •“The Learning Brain: Lessons for Education: A Précis” •“The Cultural-Historical Foundations of the Zone of Proximal Development” •“Self-Determination, Self-Regulation, and the Brain: Autonomy Improves Performance by Enhancing Neuroaffective Responsiveness to Self-Regulation Failure” •“Acquisition, Learning, or Development of Language? Skinner’s ‘Verbal Behavior’ Revisited” •“Linguistic variation and micro-cues in first language acquisition.”  Based on your resources this week, choose three areas of language acquisition that you found most interesting and that were unknown to you prior to this week.  In your initial post, •Explain the theoretical perspectives of each of these chosen areas. •Apply skeptical inquiry to a brief discussion about why language acquisition is an important area for scholars and educators to understand when developing learning opportunities. •Apply the concept of language acquisition to your own academic success. Has your own language development affected your success as a student? As an employee? How? Based on the resources and your current knowledge, do you believe you could develop areas of language acquisition, personally, that would be beneficial to you, your loved ones, or your friends?  Your initial post should be at least 500 words in length and thoroughly discuss each of the elements in the prompt.  Guided Response: Review several of your colleague’s posts and respond to at least two of your peers by 11:59 p.m. on Day 7 of the week. You are encouraged to post your required replies earlier in the week to promote more meaningful interactive discourse. Continue to monitor the discussion forum until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Day 7 of the week and respond to anyone who replies to your initial post. Peer responses may vary in length but should be detailed and thought provoking. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses.  Did your peer choose differing areas of interest? Does your peer’s explanation of the theoretical perspectives assist you in understanding the content more clearly? Share a personal experience that aligns with one of your peer’s perspectives or explanations about learning and reading acquisition.

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Week 5 – Discussion 2      5 5 unread replies.  5 5 replies.      Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.     How Does this Relate to Me?     Prior to beginning this discussion, select a peer-reviewed, scholarly article from the Ashford University Library on a particular aspect of language acquisition studied from a psychological perspective. • Part 1: As you were reading this week, what vocabulary was used that was unfamiliar to you or might be to your peers? Identify three to five words from this week’s content and research each word in the context of learning and cognition. Explain, in your own words, what each word means and how it is used in the context of learning and cognition. • Part 2: Based on the week’s discourse and content, you will access the Ashford University Library and research one scholarly article pertaining to language acquisition published within the last ten years. Provide a summary explanation of the findings in the context of your article. What implications should scholars consider based on this information? Support your explanation utilizing your course sources and your researched article. • Part 3: Consider the events from the past week of your life. How does the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively affect our behaviors, actions, and knowledge development? Describe one personal real-life example of an occurrence that indicates the possible consequences when language acquisition is not well-developed or when language development creates boundaries, such as educational or employment opportunities. As you share this information, consider and apply the professional standards found in the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.  Your initial post should be at least 500 words in length and should establish your understanding of the content, apply appropriate methods of ethical practices, and exhibit appropriate scaffolding of personal experience to the week’s content.