Source Evaluation - Cynthia Burggraf Torppa, Ph.D.

Source Evaluation – Cynthia Burggraf Torppa, Ph.D
Cynthia Burggraf Torppa, Ph.D. is currently an Extension Educator in Family and Consumer Sciences for Ohio State University. Much of her work appears as brochures that are published for the University. One of the studies that I found to be most useful was Gender Issues: Communication Differences in Interpersonal Relationships.
In this piece Torppa uses research to document that the differences in communication between the sexes is really quite minor, the major issue lies in the perception of the message communicated. She believes that both males and females have the ability to communicate in a manner that is nurturing, aggressive, or sentimental and that the source of most communication issues lies in the interpretation of the statement.
Although Torppa’s theory varies from my other sources in the sense as to where the conflict begins, she essentially agrees that there is a breakdown in the communication between the genders and is able to provide examples and evidence of her thought processes. After reading her work I can see some validity to her theories and can say that I agree with her to some extent.
Using her information as a contrast between Dr. Fuller and Tannen will give my paper depth and allow for some different ideas that can work together if documented well. Dr. Torppa documents her theories well and provides clear examples that allow the reader to clearly understand her point of view and will allow me to include her research within my paper.