Developing a Confirming Climate

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Applying Interpersonal Communication: Developing a Confirming Climate
Assignment Explanation:
 Student writes a 2 page memo. Note: memo should not surpass 2.5 pages.
Visit the Useful COMM Docs folder if you need a refresher on how to write a professional memo
 Memo explains the plan you will take to establish a better climate (in the relationship if your
choice).
o Use information about confirming and disconfirming climates (pp. 204- 211) and
guidelines for healthy climates (pp. 211-215) to write your memo
o Student describes the relationship & it's room-for-improvement (current) climate
o Student explains how he/she will improve the relationship by working on the climate.
o Share specific steps.
o Support your ideas with citations from the textbook.
 Cite textbook (or credible, college-level source) in-text and via memo footnote
Better Relational Climate Memo Rubric Student Name:
Memo is clearly structured /3
Correct headings, spacing, etc.
Memo topic is introduced in 1st paragraph and reviewed in last para.
Memo is concluded (summary sentence and "signature")
Memo content is about building a better relational climate /7
Student briefly describes a current relationship and its need for a healthier climate
Student thoroughly identifies practical ways to improve the relationship's communication climate
Content is clear, concise, professional, and on-topic
Ideas are frontloaded (first sentence of each paragraph)
Correct APA style citations /3
Student cites textbook (or other credible, college-level source) in accurate in-text citing
Student cites textbook (or credible outside source) in a footnote using reference page style APA citing
Memo meets length expectations /2
Other feedback:
Total Points Earned: /15