The Synthesis Essay requires the student outline one communication theory and support the description and explanation elements of that theory with examples/ details from 2 peer-reviewed communication discipline journal articles. In the spirit of the synthesis essay, each article must be addressed in each of the main points of the essay.  Please see the attached sample outline for the easiest way to accomplish this.

Specifics: The Synthesis Essay is 2 – 3 pages, APA format with internal citations from the course textbook and each of the required peer-reviewed journal articles and work cited page. This essay does not require a title page or headings. Professional level writing and editing is expected.

One Article to use besides the two peer review:

http://www.afirstlook.com/docs/constructivism.pdf

Communication Theory Synthesis Essay Assignment Outline

1. Introduction
2. Description of theory with details on how the theory evaluates communication
3. Explanation of the theory’s ontological perspective

C.Practical application of the theory.

1. Highlight one specific component of the theory (for example: Symbols as a component of General Semantics Theory)
2. Describe the component of the theory
3. Add an example from each of the scholarly journal articles using a quote or paraphrase
4. Add an example from the materials in your Learning Module
5. Add a practical example from your personal or professional life

III. Highlight a second component of the theory (for example: Context as a component of General Semantics Theory)

1. Describe the component of the theory
2. Add an example from each of the scholarly journal articles using a quote or paraphrase
3. Add an example from the materials in your Learning Module
4. Add a practical example from your personal or professional life
5. (Optional third point) Highlight a third component of the theory (for example: Misunderstanding as a component of General Semantics Theory)
6. Describe the component of the theory
7. Add an example from each of the scholarly journal articles using a quote or paraphrase
8. Add an example from the materials in your Learning Module
9. Add a practical example from your personal or professional life
10. Conclusion
11. Restate what the theory is and the most important components
12. Qualify the importance of the theory in terms of personal and professional communication