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

Completed Matrix With NarrativeAs you complete the work on your matrix, observe how the approaches are similar and different across and down the cells. You will need to draw on those observations as you develop your narrative this week. As you prepare to develop your narrative, it is also important to organize your references so that you can refer back to the original sources. For this Assignment, you will create a brief narrative summarizing what you have learned, citing your sources. This Assignment will be a helpful guide as you read other qualitative studies for your capstone.To prepare for this Assignment:Review the work that you have done in the last two weeks, making sure that each cell in the matrix is completed.Create your reference list, including books and methodological articles on each area. You can use the ones listed in the Learning Resources and search for your own as well.Write a 2- to 3-page narrative. In your narrative, be sure to respond to the following:Summarize what you have learned about the similarities and differences among the approaches.Describe how what you’ve learned by developing the matrix has allowed you to choose the approach that you plan to use for your research plan in this course.Identify the approach you intend to use for your research question.Describe your rationale for your choice of approach.

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