Proposing A New Communication Structure for an Organization

Final Paper

The purpose of the COM 425 Final Paper is to provide you with an
opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the organizational
communication concepts and skills that you have learned throughout this
course.

Imagine that you are proposing a new communication structure for an
organization. Write a formal proposal in which you discuss at least five
concepts that you feel are most important for successful communication
within an organizational setting. Address why these concepts are
necessary for successful communication and how best to implement them
within an organization.

Examples of concepts that you may choose to use are: active listening,
organizational culture, conflict resolution, key principles of human
communication, leadership strategies, formal and informal communication,
etc.

Your information for this paper should not be based on your own
opinions; you must back up your information with research. The research
may include readings from this course or from outside sources. In total,
your paper must include at least five (5) sources with at least two (2)
from ProQuest, which can be found in the Ashford Online Library. This
is a formal paper and should include proper grammar, complete sentences,
appropriate paragraphs, and correct citations/references in proper APA
style. Along with explaining the communication concepts and including
the research, you can also use your personal experiences to explain the
research that you are presenting in your paper.

NOTE: A full sentence outline of this assignment will be submitted
during Week Three. You will receive feedback on your outline so that you
can make improvements before you submit your final paper in Week Five.

The paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding title and
reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at
least five scholarly resources (two of which must be found in the
Ashford Online Library) other than the textbook to support your claims
and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page.
For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford
Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on you’re the left
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Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:

• Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in length, and
  formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing
  Center.
• Must include a title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use at least five scholarly resources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford Online Library.
• Must document all sources in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
• Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.