Paper assignments:Assignment #1Selection of a theory

The theory can be ANY communication theory that interests you – not necessarily a theory we covered in class, and not necessarily a theory covered in your book.

If you do go outside of class/book, you may want to check with me to be sure it “counts.”

What toincluded in this section:

What theory you selected

Why did you select this theory

In what situations can this theory be applied/used

Research the background of the theory

Find the original source for the theory

You must include the original author and appropriate reference material

What to include in this section:

An overview/description/definition of the theory

Which scholar(s)/theorist(s) established the theory?

How did the scholar(s)/theorist(s) first define the theory at its establishment?

NOTE: if you do not cite the original source or incorrectly attribute the theory, you will receive a zero (0) for this assignment

Make sure you cite correctly, I did it wrong. ☹