This experiential learning writing assignment will require you to perform at least three acts of kindness for your friends, family, or romantic partner. The purpose of this activity and writing assignment is to analyze and reflect upon your experiences and draw connections between course concepts and your everyday interpersonal communication and relationships. Preliminary Steps: Watch the TEDx Talk The Art of Positive Communication by Dr. Julian Mirivel. Next perform at least three unexpected acts of kindness toward your friends, family, or romantic partner. Look for opportunities to provide help or show that you care without expecting anything in return. Not sure what to do or say? Check out these websites for inspiration: Random Acts of Kindness Kind Spring Kindness.org Positive Psychology Review the Writing Assignment Grading Rubric [DOCX] Click for more options Writing Assignment Grading Rubric [DOCX] – Alternative Formats and the Document Formatting Guidelines [DOCX]. Click for more options Document Formatting Guidelines [DOCX]. – Alternative Formats Your writing should be carefully structured, edited, and proofread. To protect their identities, use pseudonyms (., fake names) for your friends, family, and romantic partners. The recommended 500-750 word count does not include your name, Dr. Becker’s name, and assignment title on the first page and reference(s) at the end of your assignment. You may exceed 750 words if necessary. In an approximately 500-750 word essay: Begin with an introduction that briefly describes your acts of kindness, the main themes in the body of your writing assignment, and your overall thesis. The body of your writing assignment should explore in detail your acts of kindness and your choice of at least three bolded concepts, processes, principles, or guidelines in Chapters 10, 11, or 12 of the textbook, Dr. Mirivel’s TEDx Talk, and other course material. Apply specific course terminology correctly in your writing. Support your assertions with in-text citations of your source(s). In your essay, respond to the following questions as you reflect upon your learning in this module: How did my conversation help me understand the course material in this module? What am I learning about this module’s material, myself, and others? Of what value is this? How will I extend my learning to my interpersonal communication and relationships in the future? End with a concluding paragraph that summarizes the body of your writing assignment and reaffirms your thesis. sources:
