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In a world where technology is part of nearly every aspect of our lives, the rol

In a world where technology is part of nearly every aspect of our lives, the role of human communication stands at a crossroads. On one hand, technology advocates argue that advancing digital technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for connection and collaboration. On the other hand, critics warn of the erosion of genuine human interaction in favor of what they see as superficial online exchanges. At the end of the directions, we have summarized five scholars’ arguments regarding the relationship between technology and human communication. After carefully considering the arguments presented in these texts, reflect on your own experiences and observations regarding the role of human communication in an increasingly digitized world. To guide your essay, consider these questions:  
How has technology influenced the way you communicate with others? 
How have digital tools enhanced or hindered your ability to connect with people on a deeper level?  
What strategies might you use to lessen any negative effects of technology on interpersonal relationships? 
What are some effective ways you could still use the potential benefits of technology without sacrificing your own mental and physical health? 
What are your thoughts on issues of online privacy, data gathering, and data surveillance?  
Your task is to write an essay of a minimum of 500 words in which you critically evaluate your own assumptions and beliefs about the relationship between technology and human communication. Your essay must accomplish the following:  
You need to clearly explain your own point of view; 
You need to include specific examples that support the claims you make regarding your point of view; 
You need to refer to two or more of the sources summarized below, including naming the authors and texts; 
You need to prioritize the claims you make regarding your point of view rather than prioritizing the claims from the authors of the sources below; 
Do not quote from the source information provided—that information is summarized from the sources and are not directly from the sources themselves;  
We recommend approaching this placement essay similarly to classwork—be sure to reread, revise, and edit your essay before submitting. 
Do not use outside sources for your response, beyond referring to the summaries provided below. 
“The Human Touch in a Digital World: Reimagining Communication for the 21st Century” by Douglas Rushkoff (2023) 
Douglas Rushkoff’s book challenges the binary of human versus digital communication, advocating for a more integrated approach that leverages technology to enhance, rather than diminish, human connection. Rushkoff argues that rather than lamenting the loss of face-to-face interaction, we should embrace the opportunities presented by digital platforms to extend our reach and deepen our relationships. Drawing on examples from various domains, Rushkoff explores how innovative uses of technology can foster empathy, collaboration, and intimacy. 
“Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World” by Cal Newport (2019) 
Cal Newport’s book explores the concept of digital minimalism, advocating for a more intentional approach to technology use. Newport argues that by decluttering our digital lives and focusing on meaningful activities, we can reclaim our time and attention for deeper forms of communication and connection. Drawing on psychological research and real-life examples, Newport provides practical strategies for reducing digital distractions and prioritizing offline interactions. 
“The Myth of Digital Communication: Misunderstandings and Realities” by Neil Selwyn (2022) 
Neil Selwyn challenges the prevailing notion that digital communication inherently detracts from the quality of human interaction. Selwyn argues that while technology introduces new challenges, it also offers opportunities for enhanced communication and connection. Drawing on empirical research and theoretical analysis, Selwyn examines the nuanced ways in which digital tools can facilitate meaningful exchanges and strengthen relationships. 
“Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age” by Sherry Turkle (2016) 
Sherry Turkle examines the effects of technology on communication, focusing specifically on the decline of face-to-face conversation. Turkle argues that meaningful conversation is essential for building empathy, understanding, and deep relationships. However, as digital communication becomes more prevalent, face-to-face interactions are diminishing. Turkle thinks about how we might reclaim the lost art of conversation and why it’s crucial for personal and societal well-being. 
“The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power” by Shoshana Zuboff (2019) 
Shoshana Zuboff examines the rise of surveillance capitalism and its implications for human autonomy and communication. Zuboff argues that tech companies’ relentless pursuit of data collection and monetization has led to a surveillance-based economic system that undermines individual privacy and agency. As our online interactions become increasingly commodified and surveilled, there are many concerns and questions about the power dynamics inherent in digital communication.   
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Select four artifacts/signature assignments that you would like to include in your e-portfolio. Explain how each one correlates to the learning objectives of the program as well as explain why you selected these specific documents to include in your e-portfolio.
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Submit your work as an MS Word in the assignment section
Word documents should be a minimum of 2 pages in length not including a cover/title page.
Double space your paper
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Due on Jul 14, 2024 11:59 PM
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Purpose
10 points
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and focuses all elements of the work.
8.5 points
Demonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus on the assigned task(s) (e.g., the task aligns with audience, purpose, and context).
7.5 points
Demonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness of audience’s perceptions and assumptions).
6.5 points
Demonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of instructor or self as audience).
0 points
Did not attempt.
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/ 10
Content Development
20 points
Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer’s understanding, and shaping the whole work.
17 points
Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work.
15 points
Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.
13 points
Uses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.
0 points
Did not attempt.
Score of Content Development,
/ 20
Reflections
30 points
Reflects/critiques identify and describe growth from experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.
25.5 points
Most of the reflections or critiques identify and describe growth from experiences and learning both inside and outside of the classroom.
22.5 points
Reflections/critiques reveal some depth, with slightly broader perspectives but are not indicative of critical thought and reflection.
19.5 points
Reflections/critiques are unclear on growth from inside and outside of the classroom, are generally at the surface level without relating to a broader perspective to the items or outcomes for the program.
0 points
Did not attempt.
Score of Reflections,
/ 30
Organization
30 points
The writing flows smoothly and logically from a well-defined thesis. It contains an appropriate introduction, conclusion, smooth transitions and page count and assignment requirements.
25.5 points
The writing is organized logically and flows well.
An introduction and conclusion are evident, but transitions may be smoother. All or most of the assignment requirements are included.
22.5 points
The writing demonstrates rudimentary organization and logical structure, but ideas may be more fully developed and supported by more appropriate evidence.
19.5 points
The writing is noticeably lacking in organization.
There is no clear introduction nor conclusion and ideas are neither carefully nor fully developed. Supporting evidence is clearly lacking.
0 points
Did not attempt.
Score of Organization,
/ 30
Grammar and Mechanics
10 points
demonstrates almost perfect grammar and mechanics; no more than 1 major error (sentence fragment, run-on sentences comma splice); no more than 2 minor errors (typos, spelling, subject-verb agreement, punctuation, etc.
8.5 points
Writing demonstrates competent grammar and mechanics; no more than 2 major errors; no more than 4 minor errors.
7.5 points
Writing demonstrates inconsistent grammar and mechanics; no more than 3 major errors; no more than 5 minor errors.
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Writing demonstrates inconsistent grammar and mechanics; no more than 3 major errors; no more than 5 minor errors.
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Write a letter that demonstrates your understanding of rhetorical stance, busine

Write a letter that demonstrates your understanding of rhetorical stance, business-like tone, professionalism, and sensitivity toward your audience/reader. Be sure to use proper grammar.
Select the topic for your business letter from the list below and type and organize your letter based on the protocols laid out in this module’s readings and videos.
Although the situation you are presenting in your letter is not a pleasant one, your letter should be professional in tone and appearance; demonstrate careful thought and intelligence; sound compelling and sensitive to the writing context; make use of careful word choice, grammar, and punctuation; and relay a complexity and sophistication in ideas and appeal. 
Be sure to use at least three of the following in your letter:
Include two examples of the correct use of apostrophes to show ownership/possession–one showing how to add an apostrophe to a singular noun and the other to a plural noun.
Use a hyphen correctly in at least one sentence.
Indicate two sections in your letter where you demonstrate your intentional use of specific language (rather than generalized or vague language) by highlighting them in yellow.
Provide one example each of how to use the words who’s and whose correctly.
Provide one example each of how to use the words then and than correctly.
Provide one example each of how to use the words affect and effect correctly.
Further, your letter must be persuasive and substantive in content (that is, provide all the details your reader needs—even if you must create imaginary details to fill in the gaps). A minimum of 350 words (apart from the heading, salutation, and closing) is required.
Promopt: A formal letter to a client to address his/her complaints against your company. Your client is being unrealistic and demanding exorbitant compensation, but your management team believes that the error was minor (fill in the gaps) and in no way requires major compensation. Here’s the problem: This client is one of your most loyal and most important as far as producing revenue for your company. Worse? This customer’s nephew works at your company and has access to all your correspondence.

1,200 word research essay on the influences of modern media. Must have a strong,

1,200 word research essay on the influences of modern media. Must have a strong, argumentative thesis, use scholarly tone, evidence from your research with at least 4 sources, variety of source mediums and include proper MLA in-text citations and work(s) cited page

This will be on your approved research topic from Proposal 1. You are writing ab

This will be on your approved research topic from Proposal 1. You are writing about the issue and you are presenting solutions to the issue as a stance and argument about how to solve the problem.
You will select a rhetorical audience.
Who can make decisions about this issue? Are you addressing parents, the Governing Board, members of the Arizona Legislature, or the members of the U.S. Congress?
What do they need to know?
What type of evidence will persuade them?
You will consider opposing views in your essay. Who would not support your view? Consider their perspectives. Provide counterarguments to their objections.
Use rhetorical strategies such as pathos, ethos, and logos to convince your reader.
Examples of APA final papers are in MindTap.
Here is the link to the online handbook examples from Purdue OWL APA Research Paper
Our format will not include the author’s notes, keywords, or an abstract.
Important Reminders about the Proposal Argument
Submit your paper as ONE document only – NOT 4 separate documents
APA format cover page links to an external site.
updated outline
proposal argument
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The paper should be 8 – 10 pages minimum. The narrative length will be 2000 words which is usually about six pages.
There are four instances in which your paper could be returned ungraded. They are:
Plagiarism: Any paper with plagiarized material in it will be returned ungraded, and you will receive a zero (0) for your final paper. No do-overs. No rewrites. If you disagree with any findings, be prepared to take up your argument with the Dean of Academic Affairs. “It was an accident” is not a valid argument. We spent many weeks learning how to cite sources correctly. If you make a mistake at this point, it’s like failing the test. You get the grade you earn.
Your topic doesn’t match the material created in your previous assignments.
Your paper doesn’t utilize any of the previous research and materials discovered during the course research process.
The paper does not reference at least six sources including a book, periodical article, scholarly journal article, reference source, and primary research.
Excessive errors: grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
Structure:
You have two options for the structure of the paper:

Option 1: Define the problem and suggest one solution. Develop the paper by explaining the solution in at least three points. For example:

The problem is the high school dropout rate.

The solution is to get the community involved by partnering with companies to offer technical training and/or internships, developing mentoring/tutoring programs with local organizations, and encouraging businesses to donate technology to the schools.

Option 2: Define the problem and suggest multiple solutions, at least three.

The problem is the high school dropout rate.

The solutions are to provide multiple pathways for graduation, enhance learning with internships and technical training with businesses, and develop mentoring/tutoring programs with local organizations.

Here is a basic template for both options:

Introduction:
Explain the problem: What is it? How and/or why did it come about? Why is it important? Why does it need to be fixed?
Your thesis statement: Revisit the problem and preview the solution/solutions you will propose in the paper.

Section 1: Option 1: State your solution’s first point.
Option 2: State the first solution

Explain this aspect of the solution or this first solution.
Develop the point with clear specific examples.
Support the point with the source material.
Introduce and cite the source accurately. Most likely, you will use more than one source.
Transition clearly to the next point.

Section 2: Option 1: State your solution’s second point.
Option 2: State the second solution.

Explain this aspect of the solution or this second solution.
Develop the point with clear specific examples.
Support the point with the source material.
Introduce and cite the source accurately. Most likely, you will use more than one source.
Transition clearly to the next point.

Section 3: Option 1: State your solution’s third point.
Option 2: State the third solution.

Explain this aspect of the solution or this third solution.
Develop the point with clear specific examples.
Support the point with the source material.
Introduce and cite the source accurately. Most likely, you will use more than one source.
Transition clearly to the next point.

Conclusion:
Briefly summarize what you have written.
Revisit your thesis.
Explain the importance of addressing this problem and/or the negative effects of not addressing the problem.
Proposal Outline
I. Define Problem: The majority of homeless individuals struggle to achieve stability or reintegrate into society largely due to substance abuse. They often lack access to the necessary resources or financial means to effectively address and overcome their substance abuse issues.
A. State Problem: How might substance addiction treatments or rehabilitation benefit homeless people?
B. Show it is serious enough to need solving: Addressing homelessness is a complex issue that often requires a multifaceted approach. While temporary housing or shelter is a critical first step to providing immediate safety and stability, focusing on substance abuse is indeed another crucial aspect, especially because many individuals experiencing homelessness struggle with addiction. Many people experiencing homelessness have co-occurring disorders, including substance abuse and mental health issues. Effective treatment can break the cycle of addiction and help stabilize lives. Treating substance abuse can lead to long-term improvements, making it easier for individuals to maintain employment and housing. Individuals receiving treatment for addiction and mental health often experience significant improvements in their overall quality of life.
C. Analyze Problem: Addiction
1. Causes: Substance abuse, mental illness, and lack of affordable health care.
2. Consequences:
a. Addiction can lead to financial instability and strained relationships, contributing to homelessness.
b. untreated mental illnesses can significantly impact an individual’s ability to maintain employment, secure stable housing, and overcome substance abuse challenges
II. State Solution to the problem:
A. This proposed solution will solve the problem.
B. It is a feasible, while still difficult, way of solving the problem.
C. It stands up against anticipated questions and objections.
D. It is better than other ways of solving the problem.
III. Argument 1-Solve the Problem 1:
A. Increase funding for addiction treatment services, especially those tailored to the homeless population.
IV. Argument 1-Solve the Problem 2:
A. Promote programs that integrate substance abuse treatment with mental health services, healthcare, and housing support.
V. Argument 2- Feasibility 1: (means ability, legal, affordable).
A. Promote policies that reduce poverty and economic instability, which are underlying causes of both homelessness and substance abuse.
VI. Argument 3 – Objection 1:
A. Government bodies and stakeholders might be hesitant to approve or fund the proposal because of the high cost involved in addiction treatment and rehabilitation programs
B. There may be skepticism about the effectiveness and long-term outcomes of addiction treatment programs.
VII. Argument 4 – Better than other solutions:
A. Promote programs that integrate substance abuse treatment with mental health services, healthcare, and housing support.
B. Promote policies that reduce poverty and economic instability, which are underlying causes of both homelessness and substance abuse.
VIII. Conclusion
A. In my view, there are very important advantages associated with substance addiction treatments and rehabilitation programs that serve as a crucial link between homelessness and stability or wellness. Increasing funding for addiction treatment services can significantly aid homeless individuals in several critical ways
B. I perceive rehabilitation programs as more than just addiction treatment, consequently, my opinion is that they should be integrated with medical care, mental health services and comprehensive support systems to enable people recover sustainably
C. Promoting policies that reduce poverty and economic instability plays a crucial role in preventing homelessness and supporting those who are already homeless. To end homelessness as a result of these causes, access to mental health care and help for substance abuse should be improved. Through the provision of sufficient resources and support, such measures can stop individuals from becoming homeless while also assisting those who are already so in recovery and rehabilitation.

Okay so, i had chat gpt write my essay and this is what my professor wrote: 
Upo

Okay so, i had chat gpt write my essay and this is what my professor wrote: 
Upon an extensive review of your submitted written work, I require, as stipulated in the MLA formatting manual, a Works Cited page for your submission. There are several quotes within your text that need proper citation from either the author or the journal used for your submissions. If you have any other questions before submitting your document, please refer to the MLA manual. 
Please note that if any submission uses cited text, it will appear as plagiarized if you do not give the author proper credit. 
I’ve attached my paper below

First, watch this 10-minute video narrated by Barbara Ehrenreich, a prominent wr

First, watch this 10-minute video narrated by Barbara Ehrenreich, a prominent writer on inequality in America:
RSA Animate: Smile or DieL  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5um8QWWRvo
In the video, Ehrenreich discusses a particular set of narratives related to both corporate and domestic living in America. She’s concerned with the ways that narratives around positive thinking can have bad effects on those encouraged to adopt them.
Instead, Ehrenreich encourages the adoption of realistic thinking and vigilance. To paraphrase, we don’t, according to Ehrenreich, benefit from ignoring what’s causing the movement in the tall grass a few yards away. If it’s a leopard, we need to accept that (and, you know, run).
It’s reasonable to assume that we all have been in the position of wanting to believe some kind of story, sold to us by others or even by ourselves, rather than to accept a tough fact. In your post this week, relate a story from your personal experience that demonstrates how you might have been better off if you had accepted a hard reality instead of a narrative that promoted some kind of predetermined reception.
The point here isn’t to convict oneself or to feel deep regret. Rather, do you agree that hard facts offer a fundamentally better position from which to interpret your world? Or would you assert that some delusions are beneficial or unproblematic?
Requirements
250 words, minimum

Another way to understand what you are reading is to analyze and “unpack” it.  W

Another way to understand what you are reading is to analyze and “unpack” it.  We will attempt to do just that by reading deeply into a small passage (an excerpt) of some reading we’ve already done. 
If you’d like an example of what your finished paper would look like, I’ve provided one in this week’s module. 
Passage-Based Paper (PBP) Assignment 
Excerpted / derived from: Carillo, Ellen C. “Making Reading Visible in the Classroom.” Currents in Teaching and Learning, vol. 1, no.2, 2009, pp.37-41.
Description: You will choose one of the the short passages (3-6 sentences) below  and write a 1 page “passage-based analysis” on your selected excerpt. Choose an excerpt that you believe to be rich with meaning or significance.
Purpose: The PBP offers you the opportunity to experience the connections between the interpretive practices of reading and writing. These papers give you the opportunity to engage in close textual analysis (a dying art form!) and to grapple with difficult ideas that come up in the texts that we read. The PBP offers practice attending to textual evidence very carefully—a skill often required of many formal and research-based reading and writing contexts.
YOUR PAPER SHOULD BE 350-500 WORDS. 
Format:
Transcribe (copy) the passage (A SINGLE PASSAGE, chosen from the options below) onto the top of the page, and include the page number/s from which the passage is taken.
The goal of your analysis is to “unpack” this passage.  Focus on helping readers understand both what and how the writer is communicating his or her claim or idea, and how that point is being communicated to readers. 
Pay close attention to things like language, word choice, tone, and rhetorical strategies or appeals (see the materials on rhetorical appeals in this week’s chapter). Please note that the point is the Passage-Based Paper is to focus closely on the text itself—which is different from your opinions, reactions to, or feeling about the text. Those are important, too—and we will discuss those elsewhere.
Finally connect the passage you’ve chosen to the rest of the chapter it comes from. In other words, once you have completed a close, textual analysis of the passage, contemplate and explain the meaning of the passage and its place in or contribution to the meaning(s) of the chapter as a whole.
Here are your choices for the excerpts to analyze, taken from the Craig Hulst’s chapter “Grammar, Rhetoric, and Style”  (in this week’s module).
“We are born to love language and everything associated with it—rhythm, rhyme, word meanings, grammar. If you want to make a three-year-old child roll on the floor laughing, just tell her a riddle, or alliterative words, or read her Dr. Seuss’s lilting rhythms and rhymes about cats in hats or elephants who are ‘faithful, one hundred percent’ or Sam I Am eating green eggs and ham on a boat with a goat. Listen to a child in a crib entertaining himself by repeating sounds and syllables, playing with language. Think about the games you played in kindergarten by creating strange words like Mary Poppins’ supercalifragilisticexpialodotious. Keep a ten-year old entertained on a car trip by producing odd sentences in a ‘Mad Libs’ game. Then ask an eighth grader what subject she hates most. The answer invariably will be grammar. We’re born to love grammar. We’re taught to hate it. (vii-viii)” (87). 
“Grammar doesn’t have to be this way. It shouldn’t be this way. We shouldn’t need someone to tell us that we are wrong, and then to make us memorize a bunch of rules in order to speak or write. What grammar should be is a tool to help us better communicate with our audience—a tool that we are controlling, rather than one that controls us. Grammar should be a tool that we use to fit our language to our purpose and our audience” (87-88). 
“When we write, we are entering into a conversation with our reader, and the grammatical choices that we consciously make can show our readers that we understand what they want from us, and that we are giving them what they expect. In your academic writing, the rhetorical situation demands that you make grammar choices that are appropriate for college-level writers. Unfortunately, these grammar choices are not static; they will change—perhaps only slightly, perhaps greatly—as your writing situation changes, as you write for different teachers, courses, or disciplines. In your other writing, the rhetorical situation may call for an entirely different set of grammar choices” (90). 

Create a research paper using MLA Style about “The environmental impact of elect

Create a research paper using MLA Style about “The environmental impact of electronic waste (e-waste)”.
The document must be at least 3 pages long in MS Word format (docx) plus the Works Cited page (4 pages in total).
The document should answer the following questions:
Research on e-waste: Students would be required to gather information about the environmental impact of e-waste, including the hazardous materials present in electronic devices, the improper disposal methods, and the consequences of e-waste on ecosystems and human health.
Identify responsible e-waste management practices: Students would explore various strategies and practices for responsible e-waste management, such as recycling, refurbishing, or proper disposal methods. They would need to understand the importance of reducing e-waste generation and promoting circular economy principles.
Analyze current practices: Students would research and analyze the current practices of e-waste management in businesses or organizations. They would investigate whether these practices align with responsible e-waste management principles and identify any gaps or areas for improvement.
Propose solutions: Based on their research and analysis, students would propose solutions for businesses or organizations to adopt responsible e-waste management practices. They would outline specific steps and strategies that can be implemented.