Male and Female Communication Styles

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assignment criteria:

• Competency 1: Critically analyze issues related to gender and communication.
  • Analyze the impact of communication styles on workplace communication and interaction.
  • Evaluate how communication styles differ depending on personal and professional environments.
• Competency 3: Compare and contrast both verbal and nonverbal communication differences between men and women.
  • Distinguish between male and female communication styles.
  • Evaluate the current research associated with male and female communication styles.
• Competency 5: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.
  • Communicate in a concise, balanced, and organized manner and include an appropriate number of scholarly, high-quality resources.

For this assignment, complete the following:

• Read the Simma Lieberman Associates article, "Differences in Male and Female Communication Styles."
• Visit the Capella library and find at least two references on male and female communication styles. The link in the Resources section will help you find recommended sources to use from the Capella Library.

Once you are done with your research, write a 2- to 3-page paper explaining the current research associated with this topic. Specifically, differentiate between male and female communication styles and leadership behaviors. For example:

• What impact does this have on workplace communication and interaction?
• Do our communication styles differ depending on our personal and professional environments?

In addition to the Simma Lieberman Associates article, include at least two resources from the Capella library.

Read the Male and Female Communication Styles Scoring Guide prior to submitting to ensure you have met all of the requirements of the assignment.