The application essay should be single spaced and a size 10 or 12 font should be used. You will write an application essay that includes library research as well as self-exploration. The essay should contain five sections as well as an introduction and a conclusion. Your paper should also include a brief introduction (with a preview of what your paper will cover). The first section, based on research from a minimum of five scholarly sources, addresses the importance of listening and the role it plays within a particular profession (your current or desired profession) as well as the kind of listening training conducted in the profession. This section is based solely on research, not your personal perception. All information should be appropriately documented with in-text citations and a bibliography should be included. This section of your submission should be approximately 2-3 pages in length. In section two, you will outline (and explain) a personalized and sophisticated LIST of twelve criteria for effective listening behavior. Each item on your list should be numbered and explained in detail. This section of your submission should be approximately 1 1/2-2 pages in length To complete this assignment, your essay must: * address the importance of listening and the role it plays within your current or future profession using a minimum of five current, scholarly sources - (using proper in-text citations as well as a bibliography) * establish a comprehensive, sophisticated, and personalized list of twelve criteria for effective listening behavior by drawing on all that you have learned during this course (including a description for each individual criterion) provide an overview of listening in your current or future profession. Use at least five, current, scholarly sources to document the role of listening in your field. You may use either APA or MLA format. Include appropriate intext and reference page/bibliography citations. = 5 points establishing a comprehensive, personalized, and sophisticated LIST of 12 criteria for effective listening behavior by drawing on all that you have learned during this course. Clearly number the items on your list. Do not just regurgitate the text, but make your list personal and meaningful. Be sure to explain each item on your list. = 4 points