Comparative Paper Assignment
The objective of this comparative paper is to compare a
problematic relational event in your life (or someone else’s life) with
research generated by social scientific academic research.  The choice of the relational event is yours,
but the event must focus on the interaction between 2 people. You must state
the relational dilemma explicitly. You will be required to conduct a search of
the academic literature in order to discuss ways to address the problem you
have identified. You need to provide statistical evidence from three different
academic sources that address the relational problem. The paper needs to be 4
pages. It will be graded on comprehensiveness, clarity, accuracy, and its
adherence the guidelines set forth by APA. The paper must be free of spelling
and grammatical errors.
1.    
Make sure you are using academic search engines
through the library to access your research. Your research should be coming
from peer review articles. I recommend using EBSCO Communications/Media
Databases.
2.    
If you are struggling for terms to search for
ask me ahead of time.  What you want to
discuss, may use a different term than how you know, and understand it.
3.    
Frame your paper in the following format
I.        
Introductory paragraph about the relational
problem you have identified (1/2 page)
a.    
A detailed description of the event including
the interactants involved in the problematic relational event.
II.        
Present statistical evidence from your first
research article that addresses and aspect of the problematic relational event.
(1 page)
a.    
A detailed description of how the research
applies to the problematic relational event.
III.        
Present statistical evidence from second
research article that addresses an aspect of the problematic relational event.
(1 page)
a.    
A detailed description of how the research
applies to the problematic relational event.
IV.        
Present statistical evidence from third research
article that addresses an aspect of the problematic relational event. (1 page)
a.    
A detailed description of how the research
applies to the problematic relational event.
V.        
Conclusion paragraph that describes how the
problematic relational event could have been avoided or repaired based on the
research that you have identified. (1/2 page)
4.    
Read your paper carefully before submitting it
to be reviewed.
6.    
Whenever you have any questions regarding your
paper, do not hesitate to contact me.