Question: Part 1 - Essay Write a persuasive academic essay on one of three given topics related to communication. The essay will be written in accordance with the guidelines for writing academic essays at ALS Essay Writing Handbook. (1000 words)

Write an argumentative essay on one of the topics below:

a) Negative feedback is often seen as criticism and most people do not react well to criticism.

OR

b) Interest- based negotiations can achieve better outcomes than position bargaining in maintaining good relationships.

OR

c) Emotional intelligence is as important a trait in effective workers as it is in effective leaders.

Your essay must include:

• At least five reference sources including the text book, none of which are internet sources, e.g. websites.

• Correct argumentative essay structure. Refer to the Academic Learning Skills handout on Essay Writing and Dwyer, J 2013 Communication for Business and the Professions, Strategies and Skills, 5th ed., Pearson Education, Australia pp. 627-630.

• Harvard referencing for any sources you use. Refer to the Academic Learning Skills handout on Referencing.

Part 2: Self Reflective Feed-forward Exercise A self-reflective summary (feed forward exercise) where students reflect on the learning and action to be taken from their essay feedback (within 500 words).