I. Select an area of Conflict Theory/Research
A. Family Conflict
1. Marital
2. Sibling
3. Parent-Child
B. Male-Female
1. Interpersonal
2. Organizational
C. Organizational
1. Superior-Subordinate
2. Co-worker
3. Interorganizational
D. Conflict between friends/roommates
E. Conflict between government leaders/nations
F. Conflict Theory
1. Styles
2. Tactics
3. Power
4. Goal Clarification
5. Third Party Intervention/Mediation
II. Develop an Individual Analysis Paper (12-15 pages – not including bibliography; 20 sources minimum – web site/domain used must be .gov, .org, or .edu)
A. Why is this an important area to study (1 – 2 pages)?
1. Significant problem exists that needs to be addressed.
2. Little attention has been given to this area.
3. Practical considerations.
B. Review of the literature (7-8 pages)
1. What have researchers/writers reported about this subject?
2. What do you think of their insights (positive/negative)?
C. How can the information reported in the literature be used by people practically to manage conflict (3-4 pages)?
1. What can the average person be taught?
2. How could you go about teaching this information?
D. Suggestions for future research (1-1 pages)
1. What more do we need to learn about this area of conflict?
2. What type of further study is needed?