This peer review worksheet provides guidance for providing feedback on a classmate's paper. It includes prompts to write a 3-5 sentence summary of the paper and its adherence to the assignment. It also prompts identifying 2 strengths and 3 areas for improvement. The reviewer is then asked to provide their name and the author's name.

1. COM-451 Peer Review Worksheet
Please provide quality feedback to your peers that will help
them to improve their writing skills. This worksheet will assist
you in providing that feedback.
Name of the draft’s author:
Name of the peer reviewer:
Reviewer
After reading through the paper one time, write a summary
(three to five sentences) of the paper that includes your
assessment of how well the paper meets the assignment
requirements as specified in the assignment directions and
rubric.
After a second, closer reading of the paper and another look at
the rubric, identify specific areas that are strong and areas that
could use reinforcements or revisions.
Two strengths of the paper:
1.
2.
Three things that could use reinforcements or revisions:
1.
2.

2. 3.
R’manda Strather
Professor Christina Koenig
SPCH 1311 4W06 1: Introduction To Communication
December 4th, 2021
Group Culture Individual Outline
Food is a huge staple in everyone’s life. Not only do we use
food to survive, but we also use
food to connect with one another and express ourselves. French
society uses food to
communicate an appreciation and respect for artistry, formality,
and unity.
First, I will talk about how French society uses food to
communicate artistry. At a very young
age, the French are taught to honor and appreciate artistry and
to also be patient with
anything that they pursue in order to produce quality work. This
appreciation for artistry is
carried well into adulthood and is reflected in areas such as
food. Before preparing meals,
chefs venture out to specific markets to carefully pick
ingredients that they will use in their
upcoming meals. France’s most popular market, Rungis, is
home to the freshest and
highest quality products that could be offered to chefs.
According to an online tour
guide developed by Philippe Bardet in 2006 and accessed on

3. November 22nd, 2021,
Rungis is so exclusive that it is only open between the hours of
midnight and 7 a.m. It is
also not open to regulars, and you have to possess a commerci al
card in order to enter
the market. The market is so exclusive because french cuisine is
considered a serious art
form for chefs. While inspecting these ingredients, chefs ask in-
depth questions to the
vendors about the produce, spices, and/or meat such as where it
was grown and how long it
was grown for. Chefs do this to make sure that they are
gathering high quality ingredients in
order to produce a high quality meal. Failure to produce a high
quality meal can translate to
not having a respect for French artistry, which can come off as
disrespect towards French
culture.
Now I will talk about how formality is communicated through
the use of food in French
society. Attention to formal detail may come off as “rude” or as
harsh criticism to foreigners,
but the French consider such attention to detail as a necessary
part of life. Formality is highly
valued throughout French society and is expected in all areas of
life, especially when it comes
to French cuisine. In restaurants, it is always expected to greet
your waiter. Waiters do not
hover over customers, instead they give them space to look over
their menu. When customers
decide on an item, they are expected to close their menu and
place it on the table. Then, and
only then, will the waiter approach the customer to take note of
the food item. This simple act
expresses formality because the waiter gives the customer

4. personal space and time to decide,
without feeling pressured. Dinner attendees are also expected to
eat their meals with both a
knife and a fork, and to keep both hands on the table as a sign
of respect. Alex Ledsom, a
French journalist for Culture Trip, published an advice blog that
could help a foreigner
survive a French dinner on their website in February of 2018,
accessed on November
22nd, 2021. Within this blog she provides a very important tip
stating “You might find
some people aren’t as strict or formal, but always follow the
host’s lead. If they do
something a little less formal, then you can too.” Not following
the French’s etiquette rules
could signal informality and result in feelings of disrespect
towards the French.
Finally, I will talk about how unity is communicated through
the use of food in French
society. The French, although an individualistic society, greatly
values personal relationships
and time with one another. This is especially reflected in French
meals. Because the French
only have a 35-hour work week, this leaves more time to spend
with family and friends.
Informal French dinners outside of restaurants usually involve
family and friends within the
kitchen. This simple act creates close-knit bonds while cooking
intimate meals. Another
example of how the French use food to communicate unity is by
carrying out the simple act
of holding a plate of food while their neighbor is putting it on

5. their plate. This simple gesture
promotes unity because the individual is taking the stress off of
their neighborhood by
lending a helping hand.
Works Cited
Bardet, Philippe. “FXcuisine.com.” A Visit To Rungis, The
World's Biggest Food
Market, 2006,
http://fxcuisine.com/Default.asp?language=2&Display=32&reso
lution=print.
Ledsom, Alex. “Food Etiquette for Surviving a French Dinner.”
Culture Trip, The
Culture Trip, 7 Feb. 2018,
https://theculturetrip.com/europe/france/articles/food-etiquette-
surviving-french-dinner/
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SPCH 1311 - GROUP CULTURE PRESENTATION
150 POINTS TOTAL (Over all Group Grade = 100 Points,
Individual Grade = 50 Points)
DUE DATE:
Week 14 (Presentations Given No Later Than 12/5)
REQUIREMENTS
1.
The purpose of this assignment is to inform the class about
another culture's channels of communication. Your group may
choose any culture other than American. I will limit the topics
to one culture per group. For example, once a group has chosen

6. to discuss French culture, no other group can discuss that
culture.
2.
This must be a researched presentation. Two outside sources
per group member are required (e.g. 4 members= 8 sources).
You will turn in one Works Cited for the group. Use MLA or
APA format. Each person must verbally cite their sources
during their portion of the presentation.
3.
As far as what to discuss, there are many interesting areas. For
example, you may want to choose dress, the celebration of
holidays, and gestures. Or slang, common customs, and values.
Refer to chapter 3 to get some ideas about the different ways
communication can vary between cultures.
4.
The length of your presentation will vary depending on how
many group members you have. Each person must speak for
about 5 minutes, and there will be some extra time allotted to
account for the introduction and conclusion. (For example, if
you have 4 group members your presentation should be 20-25
minutes long).
5.
Each person must present an equal portion of the material. In
other words, all of you must speak about the same amount of
time (5 minutes).
6.
You may use note cards; however, you may NOTread your part
of the presentation.
7. You will receive a group grade on this presentation (100
points) and an individual grade (50 points).
8.
You will deliver these presentations as a group over Zoom
(unless the entire group agrees to pre-record the presentation

7. and someone is capable of editing it together to be one
continuous video). You may use visual aids. Be conscious of
how the audience will be able to see your VA over a zoom
presentation and adjust accordingly.
9.
If you have any questions about the assignment, please ask well
in advance of the assignment due date!
10.
Below is a sample outline to follow for your presentation. You
will type up a full sentence outline and turn it in the day of your
presentation. Depending on your group size, you should cover
3-4 main points in your presentation (Usually one main point
per group member).
INTRODUCTION
I. Attention getter
II. Audience Adaptation
III.
Build Credibility
IV.
Thesis Statement
V.
Preview of Main Points
A.
B.

8. C.
[Transition to first main point]
BODY
I.
Main point
A.
Supporting data
B.
Supporting data
C.
Supporting data
[Review/Preview Transition]
II.
Main point

9. A.
Supporting data
B.
Supporting data
C.
Supporting data
[Review/Preview Transition]
III.
Main point
A.
Supporting data
B.
Supporting data
C.
Supporting data

10. [Review Transition]
CONCLUSION
I.
Main Point Review
A.
Main point
B.
Main point
C.
Main point
II.
Balancing Link to Intro
III.
Closing Statement
Works Cited Page
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11. Self- Concept and Relational Communication Paper
College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Grand Canyon
University
COM-451: Relational Communication
Running head: ASSIGNMENT TITLE HERE
Cowin 1
November 7, 2021
Self- Concept and Relational Communication Paper
The ideas of self -concept, identity, and self-perception in
relationships are major concepts that influence choices in
romantic relationships. These concepts including the role of
communication choices in romantic relationships as well as how
to manage identity in romantic relationships.
“Self-concept is your overall perception of who you are”
(McCornack & Morrison, 2019). It is based on the beliefs,
attitudes, and values you hold about yourself. People who have
a very strong sense of self and self-concept clarity meaning they
know exactly who they are often have better success in their
health, work, and relationships. They appear more confident,
have better clarity, and often attract stability. People who
understand their self-concept and their attitudes and beliefs are
then able to project that into finding romantic relationships.
They might find someone who matches their same self-concept,
and they might communicate with confidence. People who do
not have a clear self-concept might struggle to find a romantic
partner because they do not understand their own values and
desires. It would be hard to find a partner with similar values,
interests, and confidence if they lack that themselves. “The self-
perception theory is the theory that indicates that individuals

12. infer their inner states by observing their own behaviors” (Teng,
2018). In theory one would be able to predict their cognitive
and behavioral consequences because of understanding what is
happening internally. Having an understanding of self-
perception can allow for very healthy communication patterns in
a romantic relationship. One who can address why they might
be sad, or what triggered them, understanding what they need,
etc. will be able to communicate that effectively to their
partner. They can work on resolving the issue together and
because of the honest communication it increases their
emotional intimacy. For those who struggle with the idea of
self-perception they will not be able to understand their needs,
why they are upset or angry, and more. Instead of trying to
understand and process they could potentially project their
anger, frustration, and needs onto their partner in a way that is
unhealthy. It could spark an argument, miscommunication,
distrust, and the other partner will be frustrated as they do not
know exactly how to help. For those who do struggle it is
important to take the time to learn about yourself, your needs,
desires, and more so that you can communicate in healthy
patterns. It is also important to attempt to diffuse an argument
by taking a step back and processing before projecting onto a
romantic partner.
“Personal identity is a unique set of characteristics that each
individual has in the group apart from each other” (Baldwin,
2021). Identity is made up of physical characteristics and
personality but also abstract things like beliefs, values, and
goals. Identity as far as beliefs and religion are huge
contributors for not only communication in a romantic
relationship but also its longevity. On behalf of the Christian
worldview Christians find their identity in Christ and Christ
alone. Galatians 2:20 says, “I have been crucified with Christ
and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live
in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and
gave himself for me.” This is encouraging to Christians as they
know where their identity lays and they do not have to go

13. looking for their identity in any other relationships other than
theirs with Christ. It also serves as a caution that we will not
find total fulfillment in romantic relationships while they may
be beautiful and Christlike, as Christ can only fulfill them as
individuals first. Those who do share the same spiritual beliefs
will find it easier to talk about struggles, ask questions of faith,
attend church together, grow in spiritual intimacy, and more in
comparison to couples who either do not believe, have opposing
beliefs, or where one partner only believes. Either way
communication about religion is essential in a relationship as
faith can be a huge disrupter in the longevity of a relationship.
In a survey done by LifeWay Research they found that 44% of
Americans believe that a key to successful marriage is having
shared religious beliefs (Dallas, 2017). Partners who struggle to
talk about their faith with their partner may struggle to stay
connected to their own spirituality.
New and emerging media’s particularly social media also have a
profound effect on identity and relationship management.
Washington State University did a study on 100 college aged
individuals analyzing if their “selfie” and non-selfie related
content on Instagram had any correlation to a perceived level of
narcissism. The results found that there was in fact no
correlation between taking selfies and narcissism however there
was a little bit of concern for how it correlated to one’s self-
perception on their identity, societal attitudes, and physical
appearance (Barry, Reiter, Anderson, Schoessler, and Sidoti,
2019). It seems that those who did struggle and have correlation
between their social media and self-perception seemed to
perceive themselves based on their photos “likes” or comment
engagement. Thus, having their identity tied around their
content’s success. It was also found that people who posted
content outside of a “selfie” seemed to get more engagement.
People who post of their relationships status at times only want
the reassurance of their followers as a sense of relationship
management. Everything online may make it seem that the
relationship is healthy when that may not be the reality. It

14. provides a sense of escape from reality meanwhile the
comments blow up with things such as “couple goals “cute”
“you look so happy” etc. Overall, why it may not be the case for
all individuals, but it is the reality for some.
Overall, to have successful and healthy romantic relationships
with the goal of longevity it is essential to have healthy
communication patters. That comes from first discovering your
own ideas of self-concept, identity, and self-perception to
effectively communicate your needs and desires in a healthy and
confident way. It also means understanding your own beliefs
about religion and new media and finding ways to communicate
in situations where those beliefs are both compatible and
different.
References
Barry, C. T., Reiter, S. R., Anderson, A. C., Schoessler, M. L.,

15. & Sidoti, C. L. (2019). “Let me take another selfie”: Further
examination of the relation between narcissism, self-perception,
and Instagram posts. Psychology of Popular Media Culture,
8(1), 22–33. https://doi-
org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1037/ppm0000155
Baldwin, Kerry. (2021). “Personhood, Personal Identity, and
Christianity.” Mere Liberty. Retrieved from
https://mereliberty.com/philosophy/personhood-personal-
identity-christianity/
Dallas, Kelsey. (2017). Why religious compatibility matters in
relationships. Retrieved from
https://www.deseret.com/2017/2/10/20605844/why-religious-
compatibility-matters-in-relationships
McCornack, Steven & Kelly Morrison. (2019). Reflect and
Relate. Retrieved from https://viewer.gcu.edu/vpC4BV
Teng, Ching-I. (2018). “Managing Gamer Relationships to
Enhance Online Gamer Loyalty: The Perspectives of Social
Capital Theory and Self-Perception Theory”. Computers in
Human Behavior. Retrieved from https://www-sciencedirect-
com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0747563217305976
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