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Complete the brief by following these content and style requirements. Length of assignment: 1000      words Content of assignment. The Brief is to include the following components.  Cover Page (not included in word count). Executive Summary that serves  as a preview to the content found in the brief (250 words). An Executive Summary is NOT an academic abstract. The Executive Summary previews the brief by giving away the key insights or findings in the brief. Think of this as a one-page cheat sheet or as the “spoiler alert,” providing the audience with the main ideas clearly stated in an easy-to-read format.       Follow the details below to prepare this part of your brief.  Professional, thoughtfully analyzed response to the questions listed in the previous section (750 words). Reference page (not included in word count). Format of assignment: Follow      APA Style, paying close attention to the formatting of in-text citations, the reference list and headings. Creative business formatting as found in      Word templates is permitted, as long as APA style is adhered to in in-text citations and references. Use of first person is permitted in this assignment; however, keep in mind how you use it since this brief is being submitted within the context of the workplace with your supervisor as the audience. Number of citations: 5 Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years, unless citing classic, philosophical, literary or historical and theoretical information or research. Acceptable sources include course materials, and scholarly peer-reviewed sources, and the Bible. At least one of the sources must be from course materials and two from scholarly peer-reviewed articles or texts.  ACCEPTABLE COURSE SOURCES: Read: GETTING TO YES BY Fisher, Ury, & Patton PG 97-150 Watch: Whos Pushing Your Buttons Session 2B by Dr. John Townsend Watch: Finding Confidence in Conflict BY KWAME CHRISTIAN 75\%Avoider 75\% Avoiders tend to step away from conflict. They often keep their opinions to themselves in conflict situations so as not to continue or escalate the conflict. They are often admired for having a calming, quiet presence in the face of crisis. Weaknesses: Avoiders sometimes keep their feelings bottled up and then aren’t able to meet their own needs. This can result in a frustrating buildup of emotions.     Interpreting your scores Each conflict style presented here has been scored individually. The percentage identifies how often you selected the particular style when it was provided as an option in the assessment. You may look at your scores and wonder how “right” they are. There are no right and wrong answers in this assessment, as it examines how you handle conflict situations which can vary greatly. Different contexts call for different approaches, and there is a time and a place to use each of the conflict styles.  71\%Accommodator 71\% Accommodators have a harmonizing approach to conflict.  They often focus on supporting others in a conflict situation and are adept at placating people in uncomfortable situations. Accommodators often gain strong appreciation from others involved in a conflict. Weaknesses: Accommodators may build up resentment from denying their own needs. It also may be difficult for those who want to get to the root of the problem to work with Accommodators who tend to focus on making others happy.   Interpreting your scores Each conflict style presented here has been scored individually. The percentage identifies how often you selected the particular style when it was provided as an option in the assessment. You may look at your scores and wonder how “right” they are. There are no right and wrong answers in this assessment, as it examines how you handle conflict situations which can vary greatly. Different contexts call for different approaches, and there is a time and a place to use each of the conflict styles.  55\%Problem Solver 55\% Problem Solvers tend to want to discuss all the details of a problem and work through it together so that everyone gets what he or she wants and is happy in the end. Their strengths are that they tend to welcome differences, build high-levels of trust and mutual understanding in relationships. There is also the potential to learn from creative problem solving. Weaknesses: When time is a factor, it is difficult to spend the energy and time needed to process the way Problem Solvers tend do. There is also the potential for burnout from over-processing.     Interpreting your scores Each conflict style presented here has been scored individually. The percentage identifies how often you selected the particular style when it was provided as an option in the assessment. You may look at your scores and wonder how “right” they are. There are no right and wrong answers in this assessment, as it examines how you handle conflict situations which can vary greatly. Different contexts call for different approaches, and there is a time and a place to use each of the conflict styles.  36\%Compromiser 36\% Compromisers approach conflict with the goal of compromise. They tend to think about what they are willing to give up and what they are willing to hold on to, and try to gear communication to focus on this give and take for all parties. It is a good way to promote cooperation. It can be done fairly quickly when both parties are engaged.     Interpreting your scores Each conflict style presented here has been scored individually. The percentage identifies how often you selected the particular style when it was provided as an option in the assessment. You may look at your scores and wonder how “right” they are. There are no right and wrong answers in this assessment, as it examines how you handle conflict situations which can vary greatly. Different contexts call for different approaches, and there is a time and a place to use each of the conflict styles.  8\%Competer 8\% Competers are known for being persuasive and direct. They know the result they want in a conflict situation, and they go for it. Their strengths are that they are often passionate about their views and dedicated to pursuing their convictions. Competers are good at making quick decisions, and tend not to waste time, which is especially helpful in the time of crisis. Weaknesses: Sometimes Competers wind up with unequal relationships with others, and feelings of others can be hurt or overlooked with their decision-making style.     Interpreting your scores Each conflict style presented here has been scored individually. The percentage identifies how often you selected the particular style when it was provided as an option in the assessment. You may look at your scores and wonder how “right” they are. There are no right and wrong answers in this assessment, as it examines how you handle conflict situations which can vary greatly. Different contexts call for different approaches, and there is a time and a place to use each of the conflict styles.  COMS 560 Brief: Personal Conflict Style Assignment Instructions Overview In the marketplace, your ability to integrate form and content for a professional audience is a valuable part of everyday communication. This gets tricky when the content is more personal or poses a challenge in some way. In both cases, the art of communicating to maximize impact, professionalism and constructive outcomes are crucial. So is clarity. That’s why a brief is so valuable. A brief is the marketplace equivalent of a mini academic paper written to a professional audience. The integration of form and content in this format helps to refine your ideas and equips you to write for impact. This assignment is designed to engage you in this style of writing while expanding your content connections. This assignment will introduce you to facets of conflict at an interpersonal level and equip you to engage your conflict style in a professional setting. The audience for this brief is your boss, supervisor or current leadership. It should be written as though you are submitting it to them for review and discussion. Instructions Begin by taking the personal conflict assessment provided by the United States Institute of Peace. You can find this link on the Brief: Personal Conflict Style Assignment page under Brief: Personal Conflict Style Resources. Review your results and, using videos and readings from class, answer the questions below. 1. Based on the assessment, how do you tend to respond to conflict? a. What were your results / percentages for each conflict style? b. Were you surprised? If so, in what ways? OR was this confirmation? If so, in what ways? 2. What factors contribute / have contributed to your conflict style? Consider what you’re learning from course readings and videos as you answer these questions. a. What struggles do you face when addressing a conflict situation? b. What strengths do you bring to situations that require conflict management? 3. How can you become more effective in your approach? a. Identify two specific aspects of conflict management you can focus on to improve your effectiveness. b. Provide one specific strategy for improving each aspect. c. Provide one biblical truth that supports your development of each strategy and thoughtfully explain the connection. Complete the brief by following these content and style requirements. 1. Length of assignment: 1000 words 2. Content of assignment. The Brief is to include the following components. a. Cover Page (not included in word count). b. Executive Summary that serves as a preview to the content found in the brief (250 words). An Executive Summary is NOT an academic abstract. The Executive Summary previews the brief by giving away the key insights or findings in the brief. Think of this as a one-page cheat sheet or as the “spoiler alert,” providing the audience with the main ideas clearly stated in an easy-to-read format. Follow the details below to prepare this part of your brief. c. Professional, thoughtfully analyzed response to the questions listed in the previous section (750 words). d. Reference page (not included in word count). 3. Format of assignment: Follow APA Style, paying close attention to the formatting of in-text citations, the reference list and headings. Creative business formatting as found in Word templates is permitted, as long as APA style is adhered to in in-text citations and references. a. Use of first person is permitted in this assignment; however, keep in mind how you use it since this brief is being submitted within the context of the workplace with your supervisor as the audience. 4. Number of citations: 5 5. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years, unless citing classic, philosophical, literary or historical and theoretical information or research. Acceptable sources include course materials, and scholarly peer-reviewed sources, and the Bible. At least one of the sources must be from course materials and two from scholarly peer-reviewed articles or texts. Here’s how to prepare an Executive Summary. · ASK YOURSELF: If my target audience could only read this one page to understand my brief, what do they need to know? By the time the reader finishes the Executive Summary, they should be able to: · State the main idea. · Clearly identify the key insights or significant points made in your brief. · Accurately recap the next steps based on your findings. · WHAT TO INCLUDE: Follow these guidelines to ensure that the content is complete. · Clear statement of purpose. This is your thesis (your WHY) for the brief. · Key insights. Be specific, not vague. Share your findings here. · Next steps. Be specific. List what you’ve learned that’s relevant to your audience. · Concise writing. Stay focused and on point with your content. · Professional language. Write for your audience. Aim to be clear, not clever. · Easy-to-read formatting. Use bullet points to emphasize key ideas. · APA citations. Usen APA style if source support is provided. · MORE ON HOW TO WRITE AN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Use the general structural recommendations in these sources for additional insight into how to prepare an Executive Summary. These are only guides. Emulate aspects of these sources that help you frame your brief well. You can find links to these articles on the Brief: Personal Conflict Style Assignment page under Brief: Personal Conflict Style Resources. GOOD STYLISTIC APPROACH: This will help you think through how to be compelling in this part of your brief. GOOD GENERAL OVERVIEW: This will help you think through how to format for impact. GOOD ACADEMIC ABSTRACT vs. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REVIEW: This will help you avoid writing the more traditional academic abstract, which serves a similar function in scholarly papers/publications. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool. Page 2 of 2 Criteria Ratings Points Key Components of the Brief 20 to >17.0 pts Advanced All key components of the brief are present and answered according to the assignment requirements and in keeping with professional briefing expectations. This includes appropriate content and style the Title Page, Executive Summary, body of the brief, and Reference list. 17 to >16.0 pts Proficient Key components of the brief are present, but not all are answered according to the assignment requirements and in keeping with professional briefing expectations. Some aspects of content are underdeveloped (e.g. the Title Page, Executive Summary, body of the brief, and Reference list). 16 to >0.0 pts Developing Key components of the brief are missing, underdeveloped and/or incorrectly answered according to the assignment instructions. The appropriate briefing style has not been applied throughout the brief (e.g. the Title Page, Executive Summary, body of the brief, and Reference list). 0 pts Not Present The key components of the brief were not answered according to the assignment requirements, nor did it fulfill professional briefing expectations. 20 pts Executive Summary 20 to >17.0 pts Advanced The Executive Summary is clearly developed and includes: —Clear purpose for the brief. —Clearly stated “roadmap” for what’s discussed in the brief. —Clearly stated insights that identify the main takeaways from the brief —The Executive Summary is a “spoiler alert” for the rest of the brief. 17 to >16.0 pts Proficient The Executive Summary is present but lacking one or more of the following. —Clear purpose for the brief. —Clearly stated “roadmap” for what’s discussed in the brief. —Clearly stated insights that identify the main takeaways from the brief —The Executive Summary is a “spoiler alert” for the rest of the brief. 16 to >0.0 pts Developing The Executive Summary is written as an academic abstract and does not clearly provide the details expected in this section. These include: —Clear purpose for the brief. —Clearly stated “roadmap” for what’s discussed in the brief. —Clearly stated insights that identify the main takeaways from the brief —The Executive Summary is a “spoiler alert” for the rest of the brief. 0 pts Not Present No Executive Summary is present. 20 pts Brief: Personal Conflict Style Grading Rubric | COMS560_C01_202140 Criteria Ratings Points Coherence & Followability 40 to >36.0 pts Advanced The ideas in this brief are organized in a coherent, followable (easy-to-read) structure that includes: —Clear thesis —Clear development ideas in paragraphs —Clear and smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs —Logical flow of ideas from beginning to end of the brief —Use of headings and sub-headings that enhance the presentation of ideas (APA style) 36 to >33.0 pts Proficient The ideas in this brief are organized, but with some inconsistencies that detract from a coherent, followable (easy-to-read) structure in these areas. —Clear thesis —Clear development ideas in paragraphs —Clear and smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs —Logical flow of ideas from beginning to end of the brief —Use of headings and sub-headings that enhance the presentation of ideas (APA style) 33 to >0.0 pts Developing Key aspects of the following are missing from the brief or lacking a clear, coherent, followable (easy-to-read) structure. Coherence is missing from two or more of these areas. —Clear thesis —Clear development ideas in paragraphs —Clear and smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs —Logical flow of ideas from beginning to end of the brief —Use of headings and sub-headings that enhance the presentation of ideas (APA style) 0 pts Not Present This brief is lacking a clear, coherent, followable (easy-to-read) structure in the following areas: —Clear thesis —Clear development ideas in paragraphs —Clear and smooth transitions between ideas and paragraphs —Logical flow of ideas from beginning to end of the brief —Use of headings and sub-headings that enhance the presentation of ideas (APA style) 40 pts Brief: Personal Conflict Style Grading Rubric | COMS560_C01_202140 Criteria Ratings Points Synthesis of Ideas 40 to >36.0 pts Advanced All of the following are present and well-developed: —Accurate understanding of ideas from class texts and primary sources. —Key insights explained in a constructive, relevant way. —Theoretical and practical connections between supporting material and personal, professional and/or academic examples. —Carefully synthesized writing that brings sources together to explain a perspective. Sources are integrated into the brief to form a clear, logical narrative. All cited content is integrated into the brief so that no quotes from supporting sources stand alone in a paragraph to make a point. 36 to >33.0 pts Proficient The following are present but lacking thoughtful development in one or two areas: —Accurate understanding of ideas from class texts and primary sources. —Key insights explained in a constructive, relevant way. —Theoretical and practical connections between supporting material and personal, professional and/or academic examples. —Carefully synthesized writing that brings sources together to explain a perspective. Sources are integrated into the brief to form a clear, logical narrative. All cited content is integrated into the brief so that no quotes from supporting sources stand alone in a paragraph to make a point. 33 to >0.0 pts Developing More than two of the following are lacking thoughtful development and/or aspects of the thoughtful analysis are missing from the brief entirely. —Accurate understanding of ideas from class texts and primary sources. —Key insights explained in a constructive, relevant way. —Theoretical and practical connections between supporting material and personal, professional and/or academic examples. —Carefully synthesized writing that brings sources together to explain a perspective. Sources are integrated into the brief to form a clear, logical narrative. All cited content is integrated into the brief so that no quotes from supporting sources stand alone in a paragraph to make a point. 0 pts Not Present The thoughtful analysis is missing from this brief. 40 pts Major Point Support 20 to >17.0 pts Advanced All of the following are present to support the presentation of major points in this brief. —5 required sources (including Learn material) —Integration of scripture citation and biblical connection (as required) —Pertinent examples (e.g. personal, practical, professional) 17 to >16.0 pts Proficient All of the following are present to support the presentation of major points in this brief. —4 required sources (including Learn material) —Integration of scripture citation and biblical connection (as required) —Pertinent examples (e.g. personal, practical, professional) 16 to >0.0 pts Developing The following are present to support the presentation of major points in this brief. —3 or less of the required sources (including Learn material) —Integration of scripture citation and biblical connection (as required) AND/OR —Pertinent examples (e.g. personal, practical, professional) 0 pts Not Present Major point support is missing from this brief assignment. 20 pts Brief: Personal Conflict Style Grading Rubric | COMS560_C01_202140 Criteria Ratings Points Grammar and Spelling 25 to >22.0 pts Advanced Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the brief. There are 0–3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 22 to >20.0 pts Proficient Correct spelling and grammar are mostly present throughout the brief. There are 4–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 20 to >0.0 pts Developing Spelling and grammar mistakes occur throughout the brief. There are 6-10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 0 pts Not Present Excessive spelling and grammar mistakes are visible throughout the brief. There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 25 pts Current APA Format Compliance 25 to >22.0 pts Advanced There are 0–3 minor errors in current APA formatting, including but not limited to: —in-text citation format —Reference List format —Spacing —Page numbers —Heading and sub-heading format. —Title page style and content. 22 to >20.0 pts Proficient There are 4-5 minor errors in current APA formatting, including but not limited to: —in-text citation format —Reference List format —Spacing —Page numbers —Heading and sub-heading format. —Title page style and content. 20 to >0.0 pts Developing There are more than 6 errors in current APA formatting, including but not limited to: —in-text citation format —Reference List format —Spacing —Page numbers —Heading and sub-heading format. —Title page style and content. 0 pts Not Present APA Style is consistently misused throughout or not followed at all. 25 pts Word Count 10 to >9.0 pts Advanced Brief meets word count parameters. 9 to >7.0 pts Proficient Word count is exceeded / missed by 50-75 words, not including the cover page and references. 7 to >0.0 pts Developing Word count is exceeded / missed by 76-250 words, not including the cover page and references. 0 pts Not Present Word count is exceeded / missed by more than 250 words, not including the cover page and references. 10 pts Total Points: 200 Brief: Personal Conflict Style Grading Rubric | COMS560_C01_202140