Question

Guidelines - Shifting Perspective Essay

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

SHIFTING PERSPECTIVES PAPER

(750 - 1000 Words)

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to help you (1) understand how others view an interpersonal issue, (2) recognize the merits and drawbacks of each person’s perspective and (3) recognize how an interpersonal issue may not be as important as it first seems. Although understanding perception is difficult, the reward of increased empathy is well worth the effort.

Instructions

Select one disagreement or other issue which is now affecting an interpersonal relationship in your life. Record enough background information for an outsider to understand the issue (Who is involved? How long has the disagreement been going on? What are the basic issues involved?). Describe the issue from each of the four positions listed below.  Record your considerations at the end of this exercise. Pages 131-132; 134-135 of your text will be especially helpful to you while preparing for this assignment.

Construct your paper as an essay following the format below. It should be no longer than 1000 words.

Section 1 – Background Information

Position 1:  Explain how you are right and the other person is wrong

Position 2:  Explain how the other person’s position is correct, or at least understandable

Position 3:  Show that there are both correct (or understandable) and mistaken (or unreasonable) parts of both positions

Position 4:      

1. Describe at least two ways in which the elements developed in positions 1 – 3 might affect your relationship.
2. Describe at least one way in which the issue might be seen as less important than it was originally
3. Describe at least one way in which the issue might be seen as more important than it was originally

Section 2 – Your Considerations

What additional considerations or input do you have on the situation?

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