Category: Communications

The purpose of this paper is for you to discuss the relationship between amateur

The purpose of this paper is for you to discuss the relationship between amateur media practices and productions in relation to larger dominant forms conventionally deemed ‘professional,’ and to discuss what is at stake in the production of amateur works (as well as how that label is constructed, and what it entails).
To do this, you are to select a particular media item, process, practice, and/or form and detail its broader importance and significance in relation to ‘the archive,’ grand narratives of the nation state, and/or generally memory/events not normally highlighted by traditional culture industries. Though our conversation has thus far focused on home videos and film, you are encouraged to discuss other media forms including zines, radio broadcast, journals, photographs, scrapbooking, oral storytelling and traditions, songs/music and poetry, other forms of art and technologies (videos, cassettes, i.e. the analog) that mediate and memorialize history and events through means not conventionally regarded as professional (explain why, and include a scholarly reference to explain this).
Breakdown:
Connection to assigned readings 6pts
Use at least two of the assigned readings in below.
External Scholarly Resources 3pts
Use at least one external scholarly source to substantiate.
Pre-Digital Media Item 3pts
The object of focus/study needs to pre-date digital/internet media items.
Argumentative Coherence & Formatting 3pts
How well you make the connections between your selected media item(s) and the assigned readings, and broader theoretical themes discussed in class, i.e., the archive, hegemony, memory, aesthetic (political) and epistemic significance and relevance.
You are allowed to use whichever style guide you may prefer, but it must be consistent throughout, and all sources must be properly cited. This includes all media items relevant to your argument.

Instructions
Goal: Demonstrate the ability to create a final project that uses b

Instructions
Goal: Demonstrate the ability to create a final project that uses both research-based and personal content while using presentation software to communicate with an intended audience.
Description:
During the first six-weeks you formulated a project plan, researched the content of the plan, and collected quality academic and non-academic sources. For the week 7 Final Project you will create a presentation (CO8) that builds upon the Week 3 Project Plan and the Week 5 Location and Access (Source Organization worksheet) that effectively communicates the knowledge you have gained during COMM120.
Please consider the following:
Presentation will include an introduction, body, conclusion, and properly formatted reference/work cited slide in the citation style of your degree program (APA, MLA, or Chicago).
Clear evidence that the topic was researched and expanded upon the week 2 Project Plan (CO2 & 5).
Presentation provides audience with information to increase their knowledge of the topic presented (CO1).
Presentation engages the audience by using elements such as images, graphs, and charts. Appropriate citations must be included.
Three (3) vetted credible sources. One (1) of the sources must be scholarly and from the library.
Appropriate length 7-9 slides.
If you have multimedia skills and want to add creative content to your presentation, please do! Try to add any of the following enhancements and as you do, think about how it will impact your presentation and improve communication with the intended audience.
Voice narration, closed captioning, script.
Appropriate background music (must be cited on reference page).
Creative use of slide animations and transitions.
After submitting your presentation, review your TurnItIn Originality Report. (Note: Review the individual flags, decide why that text is flagged, and make corrections as appropriate.). Please see the attached rubric for grading guidelines.
Note: The Week 7 Final Project is a presentation and be turned in as a PowerPoint, a Prezi, or a different type of presentation software. If you chose something other than PowerPoint, you have to do the following:
Submit a link to the presentation such as for Prezi.
Ensure that the faculty can open the presentation.
turn in a document with the presentation material so it can go through Turnitin.

This discussion should be 3-4 paragraphs in length.
Choose any theory, method, o

This discussion should be 3-4 paragraphs in length.
Choose any theory, method, or concept from Chapter 6 of the textbook (Rhetorical Ways of Knowing).
In the first paragraph, elaborate and explain your chosen rhetorical concept. Feel free to provide credible and relevant references from outside the textbook.
Next, provide a quick explanation and summary of a current event or issue of your choosing. Please cite any sources (news articles, etc.)
In the last two paragraphs, apply your chosen concept/theory/method to the event and rhetorically analyze the event. In other words, how does this concept help us explain what is going on in the case you’ve chosen?
Example concepts (not an exhaustive list):
Terministic Screens
God/Devil Terms
Identification
Pluralistic Inclusion
Intersectionality
Universal Audience
Narrative Fidelity

This discussion should be 3-4 paragraphs in length.
Choose any theory, method, o

This discussion should be 3-4 paragraphs in length.
Choose any theory, method, or concept from Chapter 6 of the textbook (Rhetorical Ways of Knowing).
In the first paragraph, elaborate and explain your chosen rhetorical concept. Feel free to provide credible and relevant references from outside the textbook.
Next, provide a quick explanation and summary of a current event or issue of your choosing. Please cite any sources (news articles, etc.)
In the last two paragraphs, apply your chosen concept/theory/method to the event and rhetorically analyze the event. In other words, how does this concept help us explain what is going on in the case you’ve chosen?
Example concepts (not an exhaustive list):
Terministic Screens
God/Devil Terms
Identification
Pluralistic Inclusion
Intersectionality
Universal Audience
Narrative Fidelity

In these era National and international concentration even everywhere TIME MANAG

In these era National and international concentration even everywhere TIME MANAGEMENT is the cornerstone of productivity, encompassing strategies and tools to optimise the use of available time. It involves prioritising tasks, setting goals, and employing efficient scheduling techniques. Effective time management ensures focus on essential activities, minimises procrastination, and enhances productivity. By allocating time wisely and balancing competing demands, individuals gain control over their schedules, fostering a sense of accomplishment and reducing stress, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life.

6-8 page paper students will examine a text or phenomenon that relates to ICC.

6-8 page paper students will examine a text or phenomenon that relates to ICC. Using a critical perspective (concentrating on power, oppression, stereotypes, hegemony, perpetuation of stereotypes, etc.) students will critique their chosen topic as being beneficial or detrimental to peoples’ well-being. 6-8 typed double-spaced pages
MLA style citations and accompanying works cited page
Three textual references minimum (Our course readings not used. This is external research)
12 pt. font, creative title
Topic is: phenomenon of gender and women’s rights and feminism. Certain social movements and the different things women face around the world. Relating and using what we learned on stereotypes, oppression, gender, power imbalance, social construction and identity.

Two paragraphs minimum!
Pulitzer and Hearst exploited the public’s fears and emo

Two paragraphs minimum!
Pulitzer and Hearst exploited the public’s fears and emotions to sell more issues during the Spanish-American War. To what extent do you believe that their style of sensationalized news hurts the nation? Can you think of any examples of yellow journalism that have occurred more recently? How do modern examples of yellow journalism differ from the Spanish-American War coverage?

In this final assignment, we are putting it all together by analyzing a real-wor

In this final assignment, we are putting it all together by analyzing a real-world example and using our PR skills to analyze and provide advice for how the case could have been handled. Find one real-world public relations disaster or botched PR attempt and prepare a five page essay applying all concepts and applications we have diligently practiced throughout this class from your newly acquired PR position. This event should differ from those you selected elsewhere in the course. Required headings: Background – Provide some background on the case you have chosen and the public relations stance taken. Analysis-Analyze the company’s actions. How did they handle the disaster? What were the strengths of their response? What were the negatives? Advice- using some of the lessons learned in this course, how could this have been handled better? Conclusion- Please wrap up your thoughts and conclude on this case. This analysis should be four pages and written in 7th edition APA format. Please remember to support your ideas with at least two scholarly references.

Instructions:
Read Chapter 2 of the course text, How To Improve Your Interperson

Instructions:
Read Chapter 2 of the course text, How To Improve Your Interpersonal Communication Skills.
Explore the learning tools included in the chapter.
Make sure you have read the requirements for Discussion Boards in the module for this week
Based on your understanding of the chapter respond to the following questions.
Select 3 ideas from the chapter that relate to you.
Write a paragraph about each idea:
Explain the idea
Discuss how the idea relates to you.
Give examples from your personal life to support your ideas.
Write each idea in separate paragraphs. A paragraph is 5-6 sentences.
When you use information from the textbook, please state the source: (Example: Saba, Chapter 2)
In your post you should have 3 citations from the text book.

Discussion Board 2: Chapters 3 & 4
Review the Discussion Board Requirements [wor

Discussion Board 2: Chapters 3 & 4
Review the Discussion Board Requirements [word count, textbook reference, etc.].
Choose one of the two posted chapter prompts to complete. Start your paragraph with the chapter number. Example: Chapter 3
Do not include the prompt/questions in your post. Yes, spelling and grammar count, so proofread before you post!
Option 1: Chapter 3–Intercultural Competence and Microaggressions
Think of a time when you were in a situation or place that meant you had to interact with people you perceived as culturally different from you. Answer the following questions:
What was “different” about the other people? Ethnicity? Socioeconomic background? Age? Gender identity/sexual orientation? Ability level?
How much experience did you have interacting with individuals from other cultures before this situation?
How did your communication alter or vary in this situation, dealing with people who were culturally different?
What steps might you take to improve your intercultural communication competence?
Describe a time when you were the recipient of microaggression[s].
Do you believe this was based on racial discrimination or that the statement was made unknowingly?
Option 2: Chapter 4: Believing in Yourself!
Take a few minutes to think about the road you are on, that is what are your goals, plans, expectations, dreams, and hopes for your current and future life? Now that you have thought about your “road”, answer the following questions: Do you believe in yourself? Are you feeling confident and motivated? Or are you experiencing doubt and disbelief in your abilities? Do you struggle to believe in the goodness of this world and yourself? How might your self-concept and self-esteem influence the struggle? Watch this video: Sheryl Lee Ralph. Believing In Yourself
After you watch the video, answer each of the following questions: Who will you have your greatest relationship with in, your lifetime?
Have you done a “check-up from the neck up” recently?How do you currently see yourself? Provide examples/words of description of your self-concept and self-esteem
According to Sheryl Lee Ralph, what are the three things we must do to believe in ourselves?What do you think of these steps?
Will you accept her challenge to institute these steps into your life? Give examples of how you intend to crush this challenge! DB Requirements: Each Discussion Board is worth 15 points [total].Assignment prep and set-up for DB posts:Review the DB Requirements [word count, textbook reference, etc.].
Read the designated chapters for the week before you start this assignment.
Choose one of the two posted chapter prompts to complete. Start your paragraph with the chapter number. Example: Chapter 1
Do not include the prompt/questions in your post. Yes, spelling and grammar count, so proofread before you post!
Content of the original thread: The content of your thread should be clearly connected to the chapter reading/topic. Outside sources are not acceptable. CH DB Requirements: Original thread/post should be at least 300-400 words total and have a least 1textbook reference from the specific chapter. You must include a citation with your textbook reference. For this class, citations should be listed as textbook chapter and page number (Chapter 3, p. 72). Peer Responses (2): Each of the two peer responses should be at least 150 words each in length and have a least 1 textbook from either of the specified chapters. For this class, citations should be listed as textbook chapter and page number (Chapter 3, p. 72). You will have 1 textbook reference/citation in each of your peer response posts. To earn maximum points:You must have a clear reference to the textbook in both your original post and your peer responses. Textbook references should be exclusively taken from the course textbook. References from any source other than the required textbook [Interplay/15th Ed.] will not be accepted and will result in a loss of points.
Do not use any of the textbook references from your original tread or another student’s original tread in any of your peer responses.
Peer responses are a dialogue with your classmates. It needs to be your thoughts in response to the original tread content. Stay away from “I like when you said…” and then copy and paste the original thread content and add a few words.
Important Information: Participants must create/post a thread to view other threads in each forum. Please do not include prompt/DB questions in your posts. Grammar and spelling should be checked and corrected before you post.
You cannot edit or delete your post once you submit/post it.
Do not post a response to your original thread with additional information or materials that may be missing. Do not submit your post as an attachment or link (i.e., Word file, Google Docs, etc). It must be typed/copied & pasted into the text box. All DB assignments require Interplay textbook connections and references.
Be sure and submit your assignment before the 11:59 pm deadline. Assignments sent via e-mail or Inbox [Canvas] or posted in “Comments” will not be accepted for credit.