ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
After reading chapter 5 of the textbook, you have learned more about the skill of understanding and managing diversity – what it is, why it is important, and how to improve your skill in these areas. Answer the questions in the template in comprehensive, complete sentences. Do not provide brief answers. Instead, compose at least 4-5 full sentences (i.e., a complete paragraph) that answer each of the posed questions. Please remember that your task is to not only write your own assessment, but to show that you are able to draw connections between your readings and your reflection. Complete this assignment based on your Unit 1 readings. Use concepts and theories from the appropriate chapters, explain your understanding of their application, and show how they help you understand yourself. Do not forget to tie each answer to personal and professional communication effectiveness. At minimum, 2 scholarly sources should be used (, the other could be any course resource or a scholarly resource. All sources should be formatted using APA 7th edition style. ASSIGNMENT PROCESS:
I have provided you with a template where these questions are already entered. All you need to do is enter your own information by typing it right into the template . Please use the template and answer all questions. Assignments that do not answer all required questions or meet the minimum sentence requirement will be rendered incomplete and earn “0” credit. At minimum, each answer should include a reflection on the concept or theory, an example or practical application, and a connection to communication on a professional and/or personal level. ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC:
COM 3131 Assignment Rubric (click to download)
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Understanding and Managing Diversity: Reflection and Application
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“Informative Speech: Exploring a Topic of Choice” Title: “Using ls, Testimony, and Storytelling to Support Your Ideas: Crafting an Effective Speech”
Touchstone 3: Informative Speech
ASSIGNMENT: For this Touchstone, you will deliver a 5–7 minute informative speech on a topic of your choice. The speech can be for any context, but it must be informative. Below is a list of example informative speech topics for your reference.
Type of Informative Speech Purpose Examples
Object To inform an audience about something visible or tangible
The human body
An episode of The Family Guy
A car engine
Equipment for riding a horse
Process To explain a series of actions or steps with a defined ending point
How the modern electoral college works
How an ice cream sandwich is made
How to drive a car
How to study for a test
Event To discuss or describe an occurrence of importance
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
A person’s first week at college
The invention of the telephone
The Norman invasion of England
Concept To discuss or explain an abstract idea or notion
The origins of the universe
Love at first sight
Optical illusions
Patriotism vs. nationalism
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
Touchstone Support Videos
Evaluating Your Sources
Maintaining Relevance and Balance
A. Directions
Step 1: Select Informative Topic/Issue
Your speech should be consistently informative in nature. Identify your audience, purpose, and thesis. Imagine your audience and how you would want to convey your message to this audience.
Refer back to the following lessons for support:
Informative and Persuasive Speeches
Choosing and Developing a Good Topic
Informative Speeches: Definition and Types
Step 2: Consider Purpose, Thesis, and Audience
Identify your purpose, thesis, and audience. Imagine your audience and how you would want to convey your message to this audience. As you start to plan your speech, ask yourself the following questions:
What are you hoping to achieve with this speech?
Who will be in your audience? What do you know about them?
What is the key message of your speech?
Refer back to the following lessons for support:
Informative Speeches: Subjects, Goals, and Scope
Sample Informative Speech
Step 3: Find Credible Sources
Utilize your program resources, the internet, or a local library to find three credible sources that are relevant to your speech. As you look for sources, consider the following questions in your search to help ensure credibility:
How recent is the data or information presented in your source?
When was the source published? If the source is a website, when was the website last updated?
What does the source cover?
How well-researched and detailed is the source? How much depth is the topic covered in?
How is this content and level of detail relevant to your purpose, audience, and message?
How is the author qualified to speak on the topic?
What is the author’s purpose?
What biases might they have?
Is the information the author’s opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts?
Who funds the website or publication?
Are there items endorsed or for sale? If so, what items?
What is the reputation of the website or publication?
Refer back to the following lessons for support:
Gathering Information
Sources of Information: The Library
Sources of Information: The Internet
Evaluating Sources
Step 4: Identify Pieces of Evidence
Read through your sources to identify five pieces of evidence that support and reinforce your thesis. Be sure to use at least three different types of pieces of evidence from the following list:
Statistic
Analogy
Definition
Visual
Story
Testimony
Refer back to the following lessons for support:
Supporting Your Ideas
Using Examples
Using Statistics, Analogies, and Definitions to Support Your Ideas
Using Visuals, Testimony, and Storytelling to Support Your Ideas
Step 5: Create Notes
Create notes or bullet points that you can refer to while presenting your speech. You should not read your speech word for word from your notes. Make sure to cite at least three sources or pieces of evidence as you deliver your speech.
Step 6: Use Clear Language
Ensure that the language you use is consistently clear and appropriate to the audience, which helps the audience connect with you and your topic. Explain any technical jargon you use where necessary.
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“Analyzing a Case Study: Examining Factors Affecting Student Performance and Teacher Strategies”
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Case Study Analysis
Please see the questions shown in the screenshot. I will send you all the info after being hired, eg PPTs, student access etc. Please send a draft in 12hrs -1 day time, day 2, and day 3 as well. + Will need to draft some questions to ask the teacher and revise base on feedback (Send bk ard in 1 day max) -
Title: The Professional Nurse’s Role in Empowering Patients and Families for Well-Being and Community Advancement
What is the role of the professional nurse in creating an informed citizenry that is empowered to advance well-being within individuals, families, and communities?
What can you do in your practice to engage and empower patients and families?
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Title: Professional and Personal Insights on Effective Communication “Case Presentation: Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations for Rohan’s Alcohol Use Disorder and PTSD” Title: “Understanding and Treating Mental Health: A Case Study on Insight, Judgment, and Risk Assessment”
You will submit each of the following into the Unit 8 Assignment Dropbox:
A PowerPoint presentation with at least 10-12 slides, not including the title and reference slides.
A narrated Kaltura video presentation of your PowerPoint, recording yourself and your content simultaneously.
Your PowerPoint should include the following elements:
Title slide: Provide your name, title of assignment, course and section number, and date.
Content slides: Answer all the questions, reflecting appropriate personal and professional insights.
The assignment must be written in Standard English and demonstrate superior organization, including a highly developed viewpoint and purpose. Your responses should reflect professional writing standards, using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct, accurate, and reflect knowledge of skills and practice.
Presentations are visual; therefore, use clear, concise bullet points and avoid crowded slides. You may include the use of graphics and SmartArt to streamline information in a memorable manner. Additionally, images and diagrams are wonderful presentation tools, but be sure to include all required citations. Please review the Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations resource for tips and suggestions. Submissions must be in .pptx format and no larger than 40 MB.
Note: Visual effects and some dark-colored themes, such as Slate, may prevent Turnitin from fully processing a PowerPoint file and, consequently, from generating a Similarity Report. Review the file requirements to ensure a report will be generated.
Reference slide: Sources listed in current APA format.
Include a minimum of two scholarly or academic sources to support your responses and conclusions.
Use Arial or Times New Roman 24-point font.
Use current APA formatting and citation style.
Please use this helpful video resource, APA Style Formatting in PowerPoint, to format a PowerPoint by applying current APA style to a title slide; body slides using bullet points, figures, tables, and copyright statements; and a reference list with hanging indentations.
Your Video Recording
The video recording should be in Standard English and communicate clear and logical information to the audience. Please aim to keep your video file between 6-10 minutes. You may use the Kaltura tool to create your video presentation, recording yourself and your content simultaneously. Please follow the instructions to use Kaltura Capture.
Your video recording should consist of you narrating and sharing your screen of your presentation. Your narration should share key ideas expanding on the bullet points located in your presentation.
Draw from the course material and briefly elaborate on the concepts covered.
Be sure to convey a professional tone throughout your audio that can easily be understood.
Use clear enunciations and minimize any background noises or interference.
Your video should also include professional insights, displaying proper word choice, oral expressiveness, and exceptional content, organization, and style, leading your audience to a dynamic and supported conclusion.
The communication of your thoughts must be highly ordered, logical, and unified.
The recording should not be read, though you can write it down and practice it and/or use key information from the summary file to guide your recording. Additionally, please use the Speaking Effectively and the Professional Video Presentation Tips resources for help with preparing for your presentation.
NOTE: Record your video following the directions given for Kaltura Capture.
Please refer to the “Kaltura Help Resources for Students” section found under the “Help” menu in the top navigation of your course. This section provides helpful guides and videos to prepare you for using the tool. Refer to the Student User Guide for information on accessing and recording in Kaltura. You can also refer to the videos for help with recording or uploading your assignment.
Add captions to your video. Follow the instructions for “Captions and Transcripts” located within the Student User Guide. Once you enable the caption feature and the processing is finished, closed captioning will display within the video. The transcript will automatically display below the video. Adding captions and the transcript increases the accessibility of Kaltura videos in the classroom to accommodate anyone who is hearing or visually impaired.
Submitting your Video and PowerPoint Presentation
Save your files in a location and with a name that you will remember.
By the end of the unit, submit the PowerPoint to the Unit 8 Assignment Dropbox via the “Add a File” button.
Submit your Kaltura video via the textbox by selecting “Insert Stuff” and then choosing “Insert Kaltura.”
PS525-4: Synthesize diagnostic impressions for use in guiding therapeutic interventions.
This week you will create a case presentation that will review and summarize a case study, providing a recommended DSM-5-TR diagnosis and treatment approach. This will include both a PowerPoint deck and a 6 to 10 minute case presentation using Kaltura. You will need to split your presentation into two parts and upload each separately. Use your discretion to decide where to split your presentation. Please refer to the Student User Guide in the “Kaltura Help Resources for Students” section found under the “Help” menu in the top navigation of your course. You will focus on the application of clinical symptoms to form a diagnosis for the hypothetical client. Moreover, you will add a synthesis of diagnosis and evidence-based treatment recommendations.
Case Study
Rohan is a 48-year-old male from India. He is currently married and has one child. Rohan has arrived at the outpatient treatment center where you work and provide clinical assessments and recommendations for treatment approaches. Rohan begins by telling you that he has been drinking heavily over the past 12 months. He states that he has tried to stop multiple times but has not been successful, despite his wife and other family members pleading with him to stop as well. Rohan has also experienced some difficulty with his liver, as indicated in the medical report that he shares from his specialist. He is concerned that he has damaged his liver from drinking heavily, but also shares that he still cannot stop or slow down his drinking. When asked, Rohan shares that he drinks because “I just want to forget.” When you ask for clarification, Rohan shares that he has not been able to stop thinking about what happened to him as a child. He confides in you that he was physically abused as a child by his stepfather, to the extent that he had to be removed from the home. The abuse continued from ages 4 through 6, until a teacher in his school reported signs of abuse to regional authorities. Rohan indicates that he often has nightmares about the abuse and that for an unknown reason, the nightmares have increased over the past year, to the extent that he has been having difficulty sleeping. During the day, Rohan states, he has been having flashbacks of the abuse, which leads to him wanting to drink in order to feel less emotionally impacted. He reports being constantly on edge and frequently angry as well. Concentrating at work and completing daily tasks have become “nearly impossible,” according to Rohan. He has lost interest in doing things that he used to enjoy, to the point that he feels more comfortable and safe just staying at home and closing the door to his office.
Part 1:
Create a case presentation on the case, incorporating the following components:
Patient Background
Identification/demographics
Reason for consultation/admission
Chief complaints – what made patients to seek medical attention
Case Discussion / Medical History
History of present illness – circumstances relating to chief complaints
Mental Status Examination
Appearance and Behavior
Speech Form and Content
Mood and Affect
Form of Thought
Content of Thought
Perception
Sensorium and Cognition
Insight & Judgment
Risk Assessment
Past medical and surgical history (if known)
Current medications
Family history
Social history
Physical examination
Laboratory results
Other investigations (imaging, biopsy etc.)
Case Summary and Diagnostic Impression
Summary of Case
Identified DSM-5-TRdiagnosis(es), including severity of the symptoms
Explain why the client’s symptoms are a match for the diagnosis or diagnoses that you have provided
Explain how your rationale aligns with the diagnostic symptoms included in the DSM-5-TR
Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendation
Using at least two peer-reviewed journal articles, propose at least one evidence-based treatment approach(es) that can be used with the client in the case
Rationale for how the symptoms and disorder would benefit from identified treatment
Discuss any limitations to the treatment approach recommended
Part 2:
Recorded 2-part Video Presentation using Kaltura (6 to 10 minutes)
Create a video presentation of your case that uses the presentation created from Part I and focuses on the following elements
Patient Background (1 to 2 minutes)
Case Discussion/History (1 to 2 minutes)
Case Summary and Diagnostic Impression focusing on what the diagnosis is, how the symptoms support diagnosis and how the symptoms align with the DSM-5-TR criteria (2 to 3 minutes)
Evidence-Based Treatment Recommendation focusing on identification of the treatment approach, why the approach will work for the symptoms and disorder, and known limitations (2 to 3 minutes) -
“Applying Communication Terms to a Film: An Analysis” “Analyzing Communication in Film: A Comprehensive Rubric for Success” “The Importance of Originality and Academic Integrity in Writing Assignments” “Effective Communication in Times of Crisis: Analyzing Human Interaction in Film” “Exploring Communication Research: A Complete Guide to Using the Database”
Term Paper Assignment
Please read the following information carefully and see your TERM PAPER RUBRIC for more detailed information. I know this is a challenging assignment but don’t worry! I’m here to help you succeed. Remember you can email me at anytime with questions you may have!
You are free to write about a film of your choice provided that the film focuses on normal human communication between human beings. Contact me if you aren’t sure if your film is appropriate See the “Term Paper Tips” on p. 9 for more on this..
General Instructions:
In this 8 page paper, you will apply your knowledge of basic communication terms to an analysis of a film. In general, you will:
Select a primary communication context (e.g., interpersonal communication.) that is reflected in a particular film of your choosing. Also, you will use several, specific terms (e.g., self-disclosure, relational dialectics, stages of relational development, etc.) that are related to your communication context.
Conduct scholarly research in order to fully understand your chosen context. In other words, you will find three journal articles and use your textbook to help you understand and apply course terms in your paper. You should include specific quotes from your journal articles to support your thesis.
Lastly, you will define and explain the terms, and analyze how they are presented in the film. In addition, you will cite your journal articles and your textbook within your paper as evidence and support of your ideas.
You will submit your paper through the link to Turnitin.com that is posted for you in the assignment in Canvas.
Your main goal in this paper is to apply communication terms to
a film in order to demonstrate your understanding of these terms.
Section-by-Section Instructions (follow these instructions closely!):
Introduction
1. First paragraph
Begin with a few general statements about ideas relevant to your paper, such as a few statements about communication, relationships, conflict, public speaking, organizations, etc. Whatever your paper’s topic, lead into it for the reader.
Indicate the film that you will analyze.
Next, clearly explain your goals for this paper. In other words, what is this paper’s thesis? What is the purpose of this paper? What will it accomplish? What will your paper explain and illustrate about the communication seen in this film?
End your introduction with a preview of the main points of your paper. Your main points will be the terms that you will apply and analyze in the film.
2. Second paragraph – briefly summarize the film (about 4-5 sentences)
Body (For each paragraph in the Body, do these in this order):
1. Define and explain one or several terms that you have researched fully. Use your textbook for all definitions of key terms that you provide. As you define your terms, be sure to cite evidence (quote) from your textbook and your journal articles. Make sure to put all of your key terms in bold.
Describe how the term is demonstrated in your film. For example, here is where you explain how the characters in your film demonstrate “depth of self-disclosure,” “conflict,” “groupthink,” or some other term. Be sure to provide examples from the film, and be sure to explain yourself fully. This becomes your analysis of their communication.
Use a transition to move the reader to your next paragraph. Your transitions should help connect your main ideas together.
Repeat these steps until you have enough content to meet the assignment guidelines for the page requirement.
HINT: Try organizing your paper chronologically to match the order of the film.
Conclusion
Provide a summary of the main points of your paper.
Close your paper with a few comments on the importance of competent communication.
Term Paper Rubric
The purpose of a rubric is to clarify expectations on an assignment. This rubric will help you to understand exactly what I am looking for in your COMM 101 term paper. Please carefully read over all of the information contained below and contact me if you have any questions. Make sure to view all 3 pages of the rubric!
COMPONENTS & PERCENTAGE VALUE
Topic & Thesis (20%)
Excellent/Good (A and B papers)
Appropriate communication topic (context) is selected; insightful and relevant film selection for topic; thesis is clearly-stated, well-focused and sufficiently narrow.
Satisfactory (C papers)
Appropriate communication topic (context) is selected; film selection connects to the topic on most levels; thesis is, for the most part, clearly-stated, well-focused and sufficiently narrow.
Unsatisfactory (D and F papers)
Topic selected is not an appropriate communication topic; film selection is not relevant to topic; thesis is not clearly-stated and/or sufficiently narrow.
Content (20%)
Excellent/Good (A and B papers)
Presents at least 8 significant course concepts (bold-faced key terms in textbook) and discusses them with substantial accuracy and depth; all concepts selected are shown to be clearly related to paper topic. All course concepts/key terms are in bold.
Satisfactory (C papers)
Presents 5-7 significant course concepts (bold-faced terms in textbook) and discusses them with accuracy; most concepts selected are shown to be clearly related to paper topic. All course concepts/key terms are in bold.
Unsatisfactory (D and F papers)
Presents fewer than 5 significant course concepts (bold-faced terms in textbook); discussion of concepts is minimal and may lack accuracy; concepts selected are not relevant to paper topic.All course concepts/key terms are not in bold.
Examples (20%)
Excellent/Good (A and B papers)
Demonstrates thoughtfulness and originality in using examples from the film to support thesis and illustrate concepts being discussed; many relevant and appropriate film examples are offered.
Satisfactory (C papers)
Demonstrates thoughtfulness in using examples from the film to support thesis and illustrate concepts being discussed; relevant and appropriate film examples are offered.
Unsatisfactory (D and F papers)
Fails to demonstrate thoughtfulness in using examples from the film to support thesis and illustrate concepts being discussed; no relevant and appropriate film examples are offered.
Sources & Citation (20%)
Excellent/Good (A and B papers)
At least 5 references are utilized (textbook, film, 3 journal articles); all references are from appropriate Communication-based sources; relevant quotations and references to the textbook or journals are well-chosen and well-integrated into the text of the paper; all sources are referenced correctly using APA style.
Satisfactory (C papers)
3-4 references are utilized (textbook, film, 2-3 journal articles); all references are from appropriate Communication-based sources; relevant quotations and references to the textbook or journals are, for the most part, well-chosen and well-integrated into the text of the paper; most sources are referenced correctly using APA style.
Unsatisfactory (D and F papers)
Fewer than 3 references are utilized; references are not from appropriate communication-based sources; relevant quotations and references to the textbook or journals are not well-chosen and/or well-integrated into the text of the paper; sources are not referenced correctly using APA style.
Structure (10%)
Excellent/Good (A and B papers)
Introduction clearly introduces topic in an engaging way; concise summary of film is included; concepts are clearly defined and connected to examples in body of paper; paragraphs are unified and coherent; sequence is logical; transitions are used consistently to clarify relationship between ideas; conclusion clearly summarizes main ideas and offers substantive final thoughts.
Satisfactory (C papers)
Introduction clearly introduces topic; summary of film is included; concepts are defined and connected to examples in body of paper; paragraphs, for the most part, are unified and coherent; sequence is logical; some transitions are used to clarify relationship between ideas; conclusion clearly summarizes main ideas and offers final thoughts.
Unsatisfactory (D and F papers)
Introduction fails to clearly introduce topic; summary of film is not included; concepts are not clearly defined and/or not connected to examples in body of paper; paragraphs are not unified and coherent; sequence is not logical; transitions are not used to clarify relationship between ideas; conclusion fails to summarize main ideas and/or offer final thoughts.
Writing (5%)
Excellent/Good (A and B papers)
Level of writing is formal, appropriate and scholarly; demonstrates consistent proper use of standard grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Satisfactory (C papers)
Level of writing is, for the most part, formal, appropriate and scholarly; demonstrates proper use of standard grammar, punctuation and spelling, with a few minor exceptions.
Unsatisfactory (D and F papers)
Level of writing is inappropriate (informal, not scholarly); fails to demonstrate consistent proper use of standard grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Professionalism (5%)
Excellent/Good (A and B papers)
Paper is turned in on time and formatted correctly (double-spaced, 12 point in standard font – Arial, Times New Roman) submitted as an attachment in both Canvas and TurnItIn); Paper is 8 pages – including the reference and title page.
Satisfactory (C papers)
Paper is turned in on time and formatted correctly (see “Excellent” category); Paper is almost 8 pages – including reference and title page.
Unsatisfactory (D and F papers)
Paper is turned in late and is not formatted correctly; paper is not close to 8 pages in length (it is way too long or way too short).
AI Chat (ChatGPT) and This Assignment
AI text tools like ChatGPT can be used to generate text if given a prompt. In general, these tools are not allowed to be used for writing assignments in this class. The same company that created ChatGPT also has a tool that can detect content written using it. I will be using this tool to analyze your paper if I suspect you used ChatGPT to write this assignment.
Originality is the cornerstone to all academic endeavors. It is my expectation that all work produced for a grade in this class will be solely your own original work. Please don’t cheat yourself of learning the critical skill of how to write well. You will be hard-pressed to find a job, especially one in a Communication-related field, where effective writing skills are not essential. Please take the time and put in the effort to learn this vital skill.
In order to encourage you to write your own paper for this assignment, I will be paying special attention in the grading to your use of appropriate source citations as well as to your clear and frequent mention of course concepts from the textbook in this class. Synthesizing multiple ideas and providing well-cited supporting research are things AI does not do very well. I will be looking for you to do these things in this assignment as evidence that you are the writer of your paper, not AI.
If you are interested in using AI to support your research, consider looking at what AI generates in response to various topics related to the one you have chosen. You may get some good ideas and leads on possible additional topics that you can then research and possibly include in your own paper. Just remember – AI generated-content should never be submitted in place of writing you yourself generated.
If you have questions about how to use AI appropriately in this class, please don’t hesitate to contact me!
IMPORTANT COMM 101 TERM PAPER TIPS
The following are suggestions to help you succeed in writing your Term Paper. Please read them closely. Pay special attention to #8-11 in the list below. And as always, if you need help, please contact me!
Plan your paper ahead of time. Outline it and check your outline with your instructor if you have questions.
Allow yourself time for unforeseeable events: Internet/computer malfunctions, losing your document, other crises and emergencies.
Read your paper after it is completed, and give yourself time to correct phrasing, etc., so that you communicate yourself clearly to anyone who will read your paper.
Have another person read your paper. Often you know what you’re saying, but it is not clear to your reader. Be sure the reader knows what to look for, as the person who is grading your paper will.
If you need extra assistance with your writing, use the Writing Center or the Communication Lab tutors. Remember we offer free online and face-to-face tutoring for Communication students! See your class announcement for more information on booking a tutoring appointment!
Be sure to use terms correctly and identify terms clearly. If you are unsure, check with your instructor. It is better not to use a term or concept rather than to use it incorrectly.
Always support your ideas with specific examples. If you make an argument, make sure that you qualify it with evidence from your references and/or textbook.
Please do not think that just anything is human communication. Human beings must be involved and messages must be analyzed. Avoid movies that involve things like talking dogs, aliens, etc. Select a film that focuses on normal human communication. For this reason, please do not use animated films or fantasy films. Also, please do not use TV shows.
Remember that analysis rather than just reporting is the focus of this assignment. Your paper should not just be a summary of the plot of the film. If you are unsure of your paper, be sure to prepare at least part of it early enough to get feedback from your professor. It never hurts to be sure you are on the right track.
Avoid including information about your own personal experiences in this assignment (ex. “This movie is like when I broke up with my boyfriend…”) as that kind of commentary is not appropriate in a research assignment like this one. Also, avoid overuse of 1st person language (“I thought…”, “I liked…”) in this academic analysis.
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Make sure that you are analyzing the communication that happens between characters in the film, not the film itself. This is not a film studies paper that will focus on how the movie was created. You should not be discussing things like camera angles, director’s techniques, etc.
Make sure that you have a clear thesis in your introduction that guides the discussion in the body of your analysis. You should only include terms in your analysis that are clearly tied to your thesis and the theme for your paper. Do not just talk about any terms from the book that you see in the film. Make sure that all the terms you use are all clearly connected to each other and unified under a central theme.
Avoid the “pop culture” approach. There are many self-help books and articles written by people who once talked to somebody or watched a TV show and thus consider themselves experts in communication. Do not use these references. General Internet websites are also not acceptable research sources for this assignment. You must use Communication journals as assigned.
Make sure the paper you are submitting follows the specific guidelines for the assignment in this particular course. This is particularly relevant to those of you taking other Communication classes (like COMM 288/289) here at SBCC and elsewhere. The paper you submit should clearly be a response to the assignment guidelines I have provided for you. Your submission should not feel like a paper that was written for another assignment/course.
How Do I Go About Conducting My Research?
Here is a basic step-by-step explanation of how to conduct research using resources here at SBCC.
I. Finding Articles through the SBCC Library
Go to the SBCC Luria Library web site – Luria Library
Click on the “A-Z Databases” link in the center of the screen.
Click on “C” in the alphabet listing, and then click on Communication & Mass Media Complete. This will take you to the Communication and Mass Media Complete Database.
If you are accessing this site from off campus, you will need to login with your Pipeline user name and password.
When the first EBSCO host screen comes up, click on the box to select “ Peer Reviewed Journals.” This will help to limit your search to academic journal publications as the assignment requires. You can also click on the box to select “Full Text” if you only want full text articles.
Please be aware that many of the articles are available immediately in full text. Some of those that are not available online in full text may be available in the Communication Lab, in the SBCC Library, or through interlibrary loan. The SBCC Library can literally get any article if you allow ample time for processing your request (1-2 weeks).
Please contact a Reference Librarian if you have any questions. For help using the database, please go to http://tinyurl.com/63hlxy
Please make sure the article you choose comes from a credible journal in the field of communication. If you are unsure about the appropriateness of the journal you have selected, please ask your instructor for input on your research selection. Your final grade on the paper may be lowered if your journals are not appropriate sources for communication research.
For more information about using the research database, including various helpful tutorials, visit Home – Communication Studies or Library and Research Tutorials – Library Tutorials
You can also Live Chat or text with a Librarian on campus using this link: http://sbcc.edu/library/get_help.php -
“Prioritizing Patient Care: Utilizing Chief Complaint, Vital Signs, and Medical History for Effective Decision Making”
Please use the information below
The stimulation is all about prioritization of care.
The nurse has to be able to prioritize care using patient chief complaint at admission, vital signs, and medical history to determine if patient is to be sent to Emergency department, urgent care, outpatient unit, mental health facility, or put on admission.
Also, been able to prioritize which patient to be seen before another due to the severity of their condition in Emergency department, urgent care, or outpatient facility. -
Title: “Exploring Mental Health: Understanding, Stigma, and Strategies for Support” In this paper, I will examine the topic of mental health and its impact on individuals, families, and society as a whole. I will begin by
Describe your paper and 3 outcomes you hope you achieve?
My paper is based on mental health.
**ONLY USE WHAT I PROVIDE** -
Title: Understanding Crime Causation: My Personal Views and Perspectives
In this essay students are required to write about their own views on crime causation.
The purpose of this assignment is to encourage students to critically think about their own views on crime, crime causation, and how to prevent crime. By identifying and critically thinking about these issues, students will be able to assess the accuracy of their beliefs based on the course content, and will be able to measure the extent to which the course makes a difference in their “thinking about crime,” at the end of the session. This assignment aligns with course learning objective 5.
instructions
Students should describe:
(1) their general thoughts on why people break the law (i.e., why do they believe people commit crime);
(2) events and processes in their life that have shaped these views;
(3) what type of crime prevention/control policies do they think should be implemented to deal with law breakers.
Format:
Microsoft word .doc or .docx document
Include Cover Page
Times New Roman Font
12 Point Font
Double Spaced
1”inch margins all around
Grammar: should not contain colloquialism and contractions, should be coherent should be written in proper grammar, include proper in text and references in APA 7th edition style. -
Title: APA Reference and Summary of Sources for Critical Essay
This week’s activity is designed to help you continue working with APA formatting style and to demonstrate your knowledge on the sources you are reading for the Critical Essay. Your first step is thoroughly review and read the assigned sources:
Source 1: “What do We Mean When We Say College Isn’t for Everyone?” by Alex Bernadotte (2018)
Source 2: “Children of College Graduates Earn More and Are Richer,” by Ana Hernández Kent (2019).
Then, drawing on lecture material about writing effective summaries, creating references in APA format, and inserting hanging indents, Use the SUMMARY AND CITATION ACTIVITY template.docxattached template to complete the assignment.
Part 1: Create an APA reference for each source
Refer to the APA Resource Module for assistance in constructing proper references. Here, you need to create the full reference that would appear on the References page of your essay. Hint: we have provided these throughout lecture content for you.
Part 2: Summarize each source
Using summary skills, write a one-paragraph summary of each source. In the summary, present only the main ideas found within the text. Remember – summaries should be written in your own words. This part of the assignment should be completed in paragraph format—no numbers or bullet points (4-6 sentences).
Part 3: Statement of credibility
Drawing on this week’s lecture content, assess both sources for credibility. In one-two sentences, explain why you feel this source is or is not a credible choice for the Critical Essay.