Assignment 5: Effective Communication in Intimate RelationshipsImagine a scenario in which two partners are discussing getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In this scenario, the partners demonstrate through discussion their understanding of the symptoms of STIs, the methods used to test for STIs, and the way in which STIs are treated as well as their capacity to engage in effective communication with one another about this sensitive topic.Write out a role-play conversation between the partners in which they make use of effective verbal and nonverbal communication strategies (including active listening, "I" statements, and emotional validation) to discuss getting tested for and the possibility of getting treated for STIs. At the end of your role play, produce a brief, 1-paragraph summary of how effective communication was used.Your script must be at least 650 words long. Your script should demonstrate accurate knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases, and how to test for them as well as knowledge of communication strategies. Use at least 2 references to support your work.If you would like, you may write a script for a couple that differs from your personal experience (culturally or in terms of orientation, for example) or even write a script detailing how you would convince two clients of yours to get tested.All assignments and forums in the class are designed for you to demonstrate your understanding and your knowledge of the material content. It is never acceptable or appropriate to simply provide information that is copied and pasted from a source - any source. Even if the information were cited properly, copying and pasting does not demonstrate knowledge.All assignments are submitted to Turnitin, which is a plagiarism checking tool. Any assignment receiving a score of 30% or better raises serious concerns about the originality of your work. An originality score should generally be no more than 20%. Assignments with originality scores between 20 and 50% will have points deducted. Any originality score over 50% after review will be graded with a 0. Please keep this in mind as you are submitting work. Grading RubricWeek 5: Conflict Resolution - Setting Ground RulesPossible PointsStudent PointsThe script demonstrated an understanding of effective communication strategies. Paper includes a 1 paragraph summary of communication strategies used in the script.35The script demonstrated accurate knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases, and how to test for them.35At least two appropriate references are included and follows APA 6th ed. formatting style.Citations are included in the body of the paper to show how and where the references are used.10Writing structure is consistent and clear. Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar rules are followed.10The script meets the minimum 650-word count requirement.10Total100

Select one of the topics below and write a minimum 1000 word document using APA formatting (double space, cover page, header, reference list). You must also use at least three (3-5) academic references. Sources such as Wikipedia, Yahoo-answers and blogs are not acceptable academic resources. References must be no more than 5 years old.1) Compare and contrast the 'hub and spoke' and the 'direct' (sometimes called point to point) routing systems used by the major US air carriers.2) Discuss the structure of major US air carriers that use commuter airlines in their business model.3) Several major air carriers participate in alliance programs. Describe the alliance programs and explain the benefits to the airlines and customers.Sections of the paper should include:1. Introduction -- What event did you choose and why was it theoretically interesting?2. Relevant theories -- Which theories did you choose for your "short list" and why?3. Event description -- What happened?4. Theory selection -- Which theory "fits" the event best? Why? What makes the theory you chose better than your other options? Explain the theory in this section.5. Theory evaluation -- What are this theory's strengths in helping you to observe, describe and explain the event? Would the theory help you predict what might happen in similar events in the future? How so?6. Critique -- What are the limitations of your observation? What are the limitations of the theory? What ideas for further research and theory-building do these limitations introduce?