Category: Communications and Media

An 8-10 page Summary Paper should demonstrate your understanding of the concepts

An 8-10 page Summary Paper should demonstrate your understanding of the concepts covered in this course. The paper should integrate these concepts, and show how they apply to your personal and organizational life.
Using the readings, your weekly written assignments, and team presentations to show how you have applied or will apply these concepts in your personal and professional life. Use specific examples from or applications to your experience. It is expected that you will use the first person (I, we, my, our).
Your Summary Paper should include 4-5 of any of these concepts:
Characteristics of “best relationships”
Choice of communication channel
Non-verbal communication
Barriers to communication
Gender and Cross-cultural communication
Effective listening
Giving/receiving/soliciting feedback
Negotiating and conflict management
Goal setting, ethics, and values
Please feel free to take liberty on your final paper.  Make it useful to you and your situation.
Make sure to give personal examples from your life and work. Tell how you feel about it and most importantly, why.
Please pay close attention to spelling, sentence structure, and grammar.
Possible Topics:
The Impact of Personal Skills in Business and Professional Communication
Effective Personal Skills in Business and Professional Communication
The Importance of Effective Communication in Workplace
Communication at Work: Basics of Business and Professional Communication
Writing the Summary Paper:
Must be 8-10 double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style, as outlined in A Writer’s Reference.
Must include a cover page that includes the following: 
Adult learner’s name
Course name and number
Title of paper
Date submitted
Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
The body of the paper must include three to four specific academic concepts discovered in the course. Each concept must be addressed in the following way: 
Reference an academic concept gleaned from classroom or reading experience during this course.
Use APA style, as outlined in A Writer’s Reference. A guide to APA style is also provided in the “Webliography” section of this course.
Provide a context of experience where the adult learner saw this academic concept in operation.
Readdress the concept and the experience with critical thought. That is, how does this adult learner respond to the content, positively or negatively, and then defend that position?
The paper must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
The final page must be a Reference List that is completed according to APA style, as outlined in A Writer’s Reference.

I had a group communication class where I worked with other people. Their names

I had a group communication class where I worked with other people. Their names are teddy, Kristyn, Sean and grace. The book we used was working in groups by Dianna Wynn. I including the assignments in pictures. 

Internship Summer 2024 Final Paper Guidelines
For this final paper, based on all

Internship Summer 2024 Final Paper Guidelines
For this final paper, based on all the assignments, tasks, or works you did throughout your
internship, provide the following in a minimum of 4 pages and maximum of 6 pages, not
including the cover page and references page:
Discuss how you applied leadership techniques through the work/assignments you did
during your internship with HP Mag, give examples…
Discuss a primary project in terms of the problem solution and professional
communication that you did.
Present elements of the internship within the context of professional communication and
leadership based on all the work you did throughout the internship with HP Mag
Identify opportunities during your internship that demonstrate what you’ve learned and
opportunities that boosted your confidence and will make you more confident about your
communication and leadership skills thanks to the internship and the work you have
done, give some examples.
Describe one your major project/assignment that you were given during your internship
and the work you did to research it, define it, address the issue, etc., along with some
examples.
Refer to the Internship progress reports ( memoranda)s to know the works/assignments I
completed and did throughout the internship, they are uploaded in separate files. 

type speech MLA format ! it should be 7 minutes long please time yourself to mak

type speech MLA format ! it should be 7 minutes long please time yourself to make sure ! i have provided my outline with 3 works cited that you will need to use .   let me know if you have any questions!

Topic for Persuasive Speech:
Grain Fed Beef vs Grass Fed Beef
I will be advocati

Topic for Persuasive Speech:
Grain Fed Beef vs Grass Fed Beef
I will be advocating for Grain Fed Beef
Type of Persuasive Claim:
Value
Thesis Statement:
Grain fed beef should be preferred over grass fed beef due to its better taste, affordability, and consistent quality.
Persuasive Speech Assignment
Review your textbook for more information on this assignment. You will find both the assignment explanation and grading rubric at the end of the persuasive speech chapter. These two forms are pull-out links you can click on for convenience.
Please make sure you upload your outline, bibliography, PPT and the actual link to your ZOOM recording of the speech here. Forgetting to upload an outline will result in point deductions. All items must be submitted by the deadline or points will be deducted.
Do not e-mail outlines or PPT presentations. There are so many students in the online environment that it creates confusion on my end if all documents are not submitted here.
The speech should be 5-7 minutes in length. (minus 3 points for every 15 seconds over/under the time limit).
1. A minimum of five sources should be used to provide adequate supporting materialThese sources must be cited in the delivery of the speech as well as on a reference page. You should
also cite any additional sources you use.
Encyclopedias, dictionaries, Wikipedia, CDROMs and other general reference materials may not be used.
Only two sources may come from the Internet. At least one of the sources must carry a publication date within the last 12 months. One copy of your preparation outline (typed) must be submitted. If you fail to submit an outline at all then 20 points will be deducted from your speech grade. Please note that all outlines become part of the Department of Communication and Journalism’s speech files.
A copy of the bibliography/reference should be attached to your outline. We use APA style for source citation. PowerPoint Visual Aid
Remember that persuasion usually occurs in small increments. You may not get everyone to commit themselves to your cause, but you might be able to convince them to take a smaller step toward your ultimate goal.

MOVIE ESSAY 2
Your paper should include:
Cover Page
Abstract
2 page  Reflection

MOVIE ESSAY 2
Your paper should include:
Cover Page
Abstract
2 page  Reflection Essay
Use APA style headings and subheadings in your paper
Use APA style in-text citations and references in your paper
Turnitin similarity score cannot be higher than 25%
Turnitin AI score cannot be higher than 25%
Select one film to watch and analyze. You may select one of the following:
Citizen Kane by Orson Welles (1941; available on Swank); or
Dogtooth by Yorgos Lanthimos’ Dogtooth (2009); or 
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) by Stanley Donen; or 
Chinatown (1974) by Roman Polanski; 
The Host (2006; Kanopy) by Bong Joon-ho.
These films may be available on Kanopy or Swank (Links to an external site.), a free streaming service available through the FIU Library. You may check other services where films are available.
From your selected film, select two scenes/sequences. Assess how the filmmakers use acting, dramatization, story, and writing. 
Then you will write and submit a two-page essay (APA style) explaining how the following film elements function in your selected film.
Acting
Dramatization,
Story 
Writing 
Answer the following questions for which you’ll need to analyze two scenes/sequences.
What style of acting, as explained by Giannetti, does your film employ? Choose one scene.
If your film uses exterior sets, how does nature function as a symbolic analogue to the the mood, theme, or characterization? Choose a scene. 
What kind of narrative does your film use?
Explain how your film uses point of view. 
Be sure to write an abstract, use specific details about two senes/sequences, and relate to your textbook.
Ensure that you cite the film and Understanding Movies; failure to use APA style citations will result in point deductions. 
Prove your points and be sure to name the personnel (director, cinematographer, visual designer, etc.) when relevant.
Do not use terms like “personally,” “I think,” “I feel.” Treat reflections as if they were short essays. Don’t evaluate these films (“Citizen Kane is a masterpiece with great performances”). Avoid a casual, chatty, gossipy tone. 
Finally, your abstracts should mention in the first sentence what arguments you’ll make about the film you’ve chosen. 

For this assignment, you will spend one hour observing interactions in a public

For this assignment, you will spend one hour observing interactions in a public place. You will write and submit two documents:
– 1-2 pages of fieldnotes ( First Document )
– a 500-750 word ethnographic vignette ( Second Document ) that describes a particular interaction in detail and makes use of a course text to analyze that interaction. I already post both reading and instruction file for more detail and for the rubric
The hope is that this exercise will help you to solidify your understanding of communication as interactional.

Future of Media Work – Spring 2023 Top Tips for Writing Essays
This is a theory

Future of Media Work – Spring 2023 Top Tips for Writing Essays
This is a theory essay, which means that students are being tested on your ability to engage with taught material on academic theories:
Once you have chosen your essay question, decide which lectures are most relevant to your essay – there will be at least three relevant lectures.
Go through the lecture notes again to refresh your memory on the key academic debates. These academic debates should be reflected in your essay.
Do not lift material directly from lecture notes. Instead, you are expected to draw on academic readings from the module outline, and to find your own academic readings, then build your argument using your own words.
Do not introduce random theories into your essay that don’t help to analyse media work. Chucking random theories into your essays will not earn marks!
Personal knowledge and experience of media work can help bring your essay arguments to life. However, use personal anecdotes sparingly, and base the majority of your essay on academic material and evidence-based examples.
When selecting examples of media work you may find it easier to focus on two occupations or fields that you are most familiar with e.g. journalism plus news editing/production; or photography plus film and audiovisual production; or advertising plus graphic design. This will allow you to focus your reading when looking for industry examples. Avoid focusing your examples on a single company, this will weaken your essay.
Define key terms at the start of your essay. Draw your definitions from academic readings, not from the dictionary. Examples of terms that will need defining include:
‘Traditional media publishers’ vs ‘digital platforms’ (e.g. defined by Nielsen & Ganter, 2022; or Gillespie, 2010)
‘Upstream’ vs ‘downstream’ work (defined in Bourne’s 2022 chapter, which also defines ‘disarticulated media skills’)
‘M-shaped skills’ (defined by Fiore-Gartland & Tanweer, 2016)
‘Platform economy’ (e.g. defined by Kovalainen et al, A. 2020)
‘Artificial Intelligence’ or ‘Generative AI’ (e.g. defined by McQuillan, 2022).
Remember the module is about the future of media work. Keep this focus as your essay progresses:
• For instance, when referring to a profession’s unique skillset, explain what that unique skill set is.
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If writing about algorithmic bias explain how this bias affects media work. (You can find articles written by journalists, writers and other media and creative workers explaining how programmed algorithmic biases affect their work.)
If writing about the history of advertising, connect this history to the evolution of media work, rather than to the impact of advertising on consumers.
If writing about how AI is used in media work, there are several industry and academic readings itemising AI-media applications (.g. Chan-Olmstead, 2019)
If discussing the ethical considerations or potential harms pose by AI, then relate these considerations to the processes and outputs of media work (rather than focusing on AI’s impact on consumers, for example).
Work on an essay plan with a clear essay structure before writing your essay:
Focus tightly on the essay question right from the start of the essay.
Build a clear argument and analysis by drawing on, and citing, academic
literature.
Make use of good sub-headings to drive your argument forward.
Make sure your illustrations and anecdotes are about media work, not random
examples.
Avoid making the same point repetitively. You won’t pick up any extra marks for
repetition. If you’ve run out of points to make, this usually means you have not done enough academic reading and/or have not backed up your arguments with evidence, examples or illustrations.
Students often ask how many references they should include in their work. For an essay of this length, the average well-cited essay includes about 10-12 references, the majority of which should be academic readings. If you are drawing on a number of industry articles, news stories and blogs to illustrate your arguments, the number of references may double.
Refresh your memory on how to cite authors properly:
visit Goldsmiths Library’s page on referencing: https://tinyurl.com/4zyt5ehk.
Do not invent citations.
Do not rely on generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for citations as these AI
tools are known to ‘hallucinate’ authors, or mix and match citations.
Apply critical thinking and healthy scepticism when reading industry articles. These articles are often written for PR and marketing purposes, so they may make exaggerated claims or projections (positive or negative) about the industry’s future.
Readings you could also use:
1. O’Regan, R. & Carah, N. (2021) The Promotional Culture of Social Media and Search Platforms: An original article by Tom O’Regan and a commentary by Nicholas Carah, Media International Australia, 180 (1) 64-82.
2. https://www.poynter.org/commentary/2023/journalists-lose-blue-checkmarks-twitter/
3. Klinger, U. & Svensson J. (2018) The End of Media Logics? On Algorithms and Agency. New Media & Society, 20 (12) 4653-4670.
4. Kovalainen, A.; Vallas, S.P. & Poutanen, S. (2020) Theorizing Work in the Contemporary Platform Economy, In: Poutanen, S. et al (2020) Digital Work and the Platform Economy: Understanding Tasks, Skills and Capabilities in the New Era, Routledge, pp. 31-55.

Research Proposal: Literature Review Assignment Instructions
Overview
You will r

Research Proposal: Literature Review Assignment Instructions
Overview
You will research and write a literature review on one communication theory relevant to the field of communication. You will have approximately six modules to research and write the sample proposal paper on the topic that you presented as your Condensed Research Proposal Topic in the Discussion: Condensed Research Proposal Topic. For this we are using agenda-setting theory and the condensed research proposal topic is how media framing influences public opinion and public perception. 
Do not “recycle” any work from any previous courses you have taken. You may include information from previously cited sources and journals. This specific assignment is the literature review portion of the sample research proposal.  
Instructions
This assignment is a comprehensive theory review of the scholarly literature related to your chosen topic.
What is a literature review?
A literature review discusses one particular communication theory based on published communication scholarship. The literature review provides a preliminary review of the existing literature on this one theory, including background literature, current ongoing research, and opportunities or gaps in the existing body of literature. Your literature review should also demonstrate a clear understanding of the difference between your chosen topic and the theory that informs your topic.
Your literature review should present the reader with a strong sense of an organizational pattern.  The literature review should synthesize what previous communication scholars have published about one communication theory.  You should be sure to identify the one source that the began this communication theory within your literature review.
How is a literature review different from an academic research paper?
The literature review represents the theory portion of the academic paper.  The literature review functions as the lens through which the topic will be examined.  
Why write literature reviews?
The literature review traces the theoretical lineage of the communication scholarship from its intellectual infancy to its contemporary state.  Students should think of the literature review as an exercise to become more conversant with the literature and an exercise to become more conversant with communication scholars.  The literature review is also a way in which students can examine the current field of communication in order to contribute to the field.  
What is the format for literature reviews?
“Just like most academic papers, literature reviews also must contain at least three basic elements: an introduction or background information section; the body of the review containing the discussion of sources; and, finally, a conclusion and/or recommendations section to end the paper.
Introduction: Gives a quick idea of the nature of the communication theory, such as the central theme or organizational pattern.
Body: Contains your discussion of sources and is organized thematically.
Conclusions/Recommendations: Discuss what you have drawn from reviewing literature so far. Where might the discussion proceed?”
What is a thematic literature review?
“Thematic reviews of literature are organized around a topic or issue, rather than the progression of time.”ii
“Sometimes, though, you might need to add additional sections that are necessary for your study but do not fit in the organizational strategy of the body. What other sections you include in the body is up to you. Put in only what is necessary. Here are a few other sections you might want to consider:
Current Situation: Information necessary to understand the topic or focus of the literature review.
History: The chronological progression of the field, the literature, or an idea that is necessary to understand the literature review if the body of the literature review is not already a chronology.
Methods and/or Standards: The criteria you used to select the sources in your literature review or the way in which you present your information. For instance, you might explain that your review includes only peer-reviewed articles and journals.
Questions for Further Research: What questions about the field has the review sparked? How will you further your research as a result of the review?”iii
The review must conform to current APA standards, include 10-12 pages of content (excluding the title page, abstract, and reference pages), and include a minimum of 15 primary, scholarly references from the communication discipline. Be sure to use sources from the journals listed in the Communication Journals document under the Research Proposal: Literature Review Resources section in Canvas to compile your 15 scholarly references. Any sources used in excess to these 15 sources are not required to be from the discipline of communication. Three levels of current APA headings must be used throughout this review as this is a graduate-level research paper.
Some students do not fully understand the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing. Paraphrasing is when you use a source or someone else’s idea and put it in your own words. When you paraphrase, you must still give the author’s name, date, title of the source, the scholarly journal where it came from and the exact website address or book.
However, when you directly quote a source, it must have quotation marks around the quote, or (if 40 words or more) it must be set in block quotation format. You must also give detailed information about where you acquired the quote.
For the purpose of this review, adhere to the following rules when quoting or using a source:
Do not directly quote more than 120 words from any one source.
If the source is 2,000 words or less, do not directly quote more than 50 words from any one source.
Do not use the same source more than a total of three times within the whole document for quoting or paraphrasing.
Quotes must contain the section (if provided) and paragraph or page numbers of the quote, and this information must be placed in the reference.
In all instances, use current APA guidelines for citations and references.
The review must not be a series of quotations.
Email your instructor with any questions regarding the project. 
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.

No Ai writing or Ai apps
Please write and submit a short essay about a specific

No Ai writing or Ai apps
Please write and submit a short essay about a specific experience you have had with a brand.
You should think broadly about what constitutes an influential brand in your personal experience. The brands we encounter in our daily lives are typically associated with commercial products and services, but not necessarily. They can be expressed by artists, advocacy organizations, and political campaigns. Brands can be expressed by very large enterprises, and by very small ones. They can be almost invisible, influencing very small choices we make in our daily lives. And they can be unavoidable, saturating our lives through their public presence in media, and in the channels of commerce that help us function in modern life.
For a top score, your post should narrate a story about your brand experience. Reflect carefully on your brand to work up a good topic. When has a brand fulfilled your expectations? When has it fallen short? How did you come to have a relationship with this brand? How does it shape decisions you make about how you spend your time, or your money? When has a brand moved you to action?
Students occasionally use this assignment to litigate a gripe about poor customer service delivered by a brand. For the purpose of this assignment, think bigger. We are more interested in what a brand means and how it communicates, and less interested in its day-to-day successes or failures.