Category: Communications and Media

  • Title: “The Impact of TikTok Algorithms on User Engagement and Advertisements: A Study on Uses and Gratifications Theory”

    The research paper is almost completed and written, just need some editing. It’s also only missing table on contents, abstract, and methodology section. Therefore, I just need
    a bit of editing with 
    feedback I will attached and will also need the other sections that are
    missing. 
    I have also attached an example of how it’s
    supposed to look like. As well as the instructions. 
    This is the feedback for the paper thats
    alredy written which I will attached. 
    “Your RQs look good to me. Your H! essentially poses the
    same questions you asked in RQ 1 and 2, so you can remove it.
    Try a different and more substantive title. You
    could have discussed some more background information and key literature in
    your Introduction. Because Tik Tok is new, you could have discussed different
    types of advertisements within this platform. Because you have focused on Tik
    Tok algorithms, you could have explained how it is different from other social
    media platforms. You have repeated yourself—see whether you can reduce that.
    Add more literature. Before discussing the Uses and Gratifications theory, show
    relevance and provide context. You need to explain the theory more. I did not
    see the relevance of this theory to your research. Later, when you put your
    research questions, you referenced users’ motivation. You could have provided
    additional context and relevance by providing more details of the uses and
    gratifications theory. Some of your paragraphs are too short—see how you
    combine thematically similar paragraphs. Delete the extra spaces in between
    paragraphs.” 

  • “Ethical Speaking and Effective Listening: Key Components for Successful Public Speaking”

    Assignment for Course Learning Goal: Demonstrate an understanding of speaker and listener ethical responsibilities.
    Components of ethical speaking:
    Be honest and avoid plagiarism
    Cite sources properly
    Set responsible speech goals
    Promote diversity
    Use inclusive language
    Avoid hate speech
    Raise social awareness
    Employ respectful free speech
    Components of ethical listening:
    Provide ethical feedback
    Get rid of distractions
    Listen with your whole body
    Students will read chapter 3 in the Public Speaking Project.
    Students will select two (2) components of ethical public speaking and two (2) components of effective listening.
    In a 2 to 3-page paper, students will define each component, explain how they will use each component in preparing, delivering, and evaluating speeches in class.
    CRITERIA: 
    -This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudent selected and defined two (2) components of ethical speaking.
    -This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefinition was supported with a citation of an appropriate source.
    -This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudent selected and defined two (2) components of effective listening.
    -Definition was supported with a citation of an appropriate source.
    -This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudent provided a clear example of how they will incorporate components of ethical speaking into their speech.
    This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeStudents provided a clear example of how they will incorporate effective listening skills into their speech preparation, delivery, and/or evaluation of speeches.
    -Paper was 2-3 pages, double-spaced with normal margins, using a Times-New Roman font.

  • Title: Exploring Identity through Data: Reflection on Personality Tests and Communication The concept of identity is a complex and multifaceted one, shaped by various factors such as genetics, environment, and personal experiences. As individuals, we often seek to

    Turn in either a written essay in MLA format (12pt font, 1in margins, double spaced),  Think of these three different activities (screenshots provided) as data sets about yourself and answer the following questions:
    How accurate do you think each of these different activities are? Does that matter? Do they answer the question “Who am I”?
    Were you surprised by anything in the results or the final list you made for the Kuhn activity?
    What might be useful about this information? Not useful or potentially even harmful?
    Use at least two concepts, models, or theories from the chapter to reflect on A) the results of the personality tests and/or B) how aspects of your identity–who you are–influence or are influenced by your communication with others. 

  • Title: The Impact of Social Media on the Responsibility of News Media in America In today’s digital age, the way we consume and share information has drastically changed. Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, have become primary

    Social media platforms and other technology have revolutionized how we communicate with one another and how news is delivered. Unfortunately, social media platforms, and even some news outlets, contain misinformation. In this assignment, you will investigate the role of social media in American news media. You will also reflect on these organizations’ responsibility to provide accurate information. 
    Write a 400- to 600-word paper in which you answer the following:
    What role do the following play in contemporary American society?
    Traditional news media
    Social media
    What do you think the news media’s responsibility is in providing accurate information to the public?
    Are social media platforms responsible for ensuring the content their users share is accurate and factual? Why or why not? 
    Include 2 examples to support your conclusions.
    Cite at least 1 source to support your assignment.
    Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

  • “Uncovering Insights: Analyzing Data and Drawing Conclusions for a Polished Final Paper”

    Hello, this is the final stretch of the paper, I will upload the instructions below, and I will also 
    upload the other draft as for the sources I’m not sure how much but once you read the paper you will see. I’m waiting for feedback from my professor when I get the feedback I will share it in the chat or upload it.  
    Instructions: For the purpose of this assignment, you will complete the following tasks:
    Analyze your findings from your data collection.
    Revise your papers using feedback from your peers and Dr. Costantini
    Summarize your conclusions that can be reached from the data collection
    Polish the remaining sections of the paper to create a polished final draft
    Data Analysis & Conclusion Broadly analyzes findings from data collection and presents conclusions based on the data collection. Specifically, provides information about participants in the study, and describes general trends in the data; Data analysis relates to hypotheses/research questions; Conclusions from data analysis about hypotheses/research questions are clearly stated and accurate; Limitations are explained; Suggestions are provided for future research

  • Title: Peer Review of Sample Assignment

    Hello, please review the file and the sample that the professor attached.
    For the first person, we can write (Me) or I
    For the second person, you can use any characters that you want.

  • “Revolutionizing the Broadcasting Industry: Exploring the Impact of Technological Innovations”

    Impact of Technological Innovations in Broadcasting Industry: Examination of Technological Innovations in Broadcasting

  • “The Neo-Colonialist Dynamics of Digital Nomadism: A Critical Analysis of TikTok Content” “The Impact of Digital Nomadism on Power Relations: Exploring Neo-Colonial Dynamics through TikTok”

    In the field of Digital Hustle, where people seek and utilize the opportunities presented by the digital side of the world to gain economic value or pursue their goals. Understanding digital nomadism as portrayed on platforms like TikTok has significant importance. Digital nomadism is a lifestyle where people can work and travel at the same time, due to their set of skills. This lifestyle is fully linked to the spirit of Digital Hustle, where human beings seek to maximize their autonomy and flexibility in the chase of professional and personal goals. By exploring how TikTok portrays digital nomadism, we can gain knowledge into how this way of life is commodified, romanticized and seen by others in the digital space. 
    The rise of digital nomadism, supported by many platforms like TikTok, shows us the sudden connection between globalization, technology and culture. In recent years digital nomadism became really popular among young individuals. Even with the popularity the topic lacks scholar research into how the concept interacts with neo-colonialist dynamics. Therefore, this research is done to fill in this gap by examining the TikTok model of the digital nomad lifestyle through the lens of neo-colonialism.  
    This research will demonstrate that the digital nomadism movement tries to empower positive aspects of life, such as freedom and mobility. Nevertheless, accidentally may steer to the creation of power imbalances and cultural hegemony. However, I believe that these portrayals may lead to potential ways for challenging and unsettling neo-colonialism discourse. By accurately analyzing TikTok content, this study aims to shed light on the “hidden” power dynamics and cultural representations that shape the digital nomad discussion on the platform. Through this analysis, the research intends to show both the protraction of neo-colonialist ideologies and ways for resistance and destruction of the idea within digital spaces.
    The theoretical framework for this research draws from critical postcolonial theory, cultural studies, and media studies. These theoretical angles provide a lens through which to look through and analyze the complex bond between digital nomadism and neo-colonial dynamics. Postcolonial theory offers insights into colonialism and imperialism, highlighting the ways in which relations of power and dominance can be still seen in contemporary society. Cultural studies provide tools for understanding how cultural practices and representations reflect and perpetuate power relations. Media studies give us the structure for analyzing the whole chain of production, distribution and posting of media content on the main topic.
    The main concepts such as cultural appropriation, Othering, and the commodification of culture will be used as tools for analyzing the TikTok model of digital nomad and its connection to neo-colonialism. For example, in “Decolonizing Methodologies” by Linda Tuhiwai Smith, the concept of decolonising gives a structure to critically analyze the representation of marginalized groups “..the term ‘research’ is inextricably linked to European imperialism and colonialism… When mentioned in many indigenous contexts, it stirs up silence, it conjures up bad memories, it raises a smile that is knowing and distrustful.” This ideas and concepts will be used to understand and challenge the connection of digital nomadism and neo-colonialism.(2012, 1)
    Similarly, in “Empire of Signs” by Roland Barthes, the idea of semiotics and the construction of meaning in cultural texts will be used to deconstruct the visual and textual elements seen in TikTok videos, uncovering underlying power dynamics and ideologies. (1983)
    This research will acquire a qualitative approach, by analyzing visual content of TikTok featuring digital nomad topics. A data set of TikTok videos will be selected based on relevant hashtags such as #digitalnomad, #travel and #digitalnomadism. These videos will be analyzed for patterns and discourses around digital nomadism. Therefore, to see how power relations are built and discussed within the Digital Nomad community.
    Moreover surveys via email may be done with digital nomads that creat content on TikTok. This will be done to get insights into their experience and opinions, enabling us to understand the topic more broadly. Additionally, comment observation of digital nomad communities on TikTok may provide valuable insights into the experiences of individuals working on and producing digital nomad content.
    Overall, this research is done to provide a large-scale exploration of how TikTok’s portrayal of digital nomad connects with neo-colonialist dynamics, giving knowledge into the potential for both perpetuation and resistance within digital spaces. Exploring neo-colonial dynamics through TikTok’s model of digital nomadism is important within the context of Digital Hustle, as it sheds light on the mutuality of technology, globalization, and cultural representation. By understanding how digital nomadism is constructed and perceived within digital spaces, we can build strategies and initiatives that promote ethical engagement, non-biased behavior and empowerment within the digital economy.
    Barthes, R. (1983). Empire of signs. Cape.
    Hensellek, S., & Puchala, N. (2021). The Emergence of the Digital Nomad: A Review and Analysis of the Opportunities and Risks of Digital Nomadism. In: Orel, M., Dvouletý, O., Ratten, V. (Eds.), The Flexible Workplace. Human Resource Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62167-4_11
    Kelly, C. (2012). Neocolonialism and the Global Prison in National Geographic’s Locked Up Abroad. Critical Studies in Media Communication, 29(4), 331–347. doi:10.1080/15295036.2011.645843
    Olga, H. (2020). In search of a digital nomad: defining the phenomenon. Information Technology & Tourism. doi:10.1007/s40558-020-00177-z
    Smith, L. T. (2012). Decolonizing methodologies: Research and indigenous peoples. Otago University Press. (19-72)
    Thompson, B. Y. (2018). The Digital Nomad Lifestyle: (Remote) Work/Leisure Balance, Privilege, and Constructed Community. International Journal of the Sociology of Leisure, 2(1-2), 27–42. doi:10.1007/s41978-018-00030-y
    Zheng, L. (2010). Neo-colonialism, ideology or just business? Global Media and Communication, 6(3), 271–276. doi:10.1177/1742766510384964
    Here is the research plan with some refferences, but you can also use the other ones if you want 

  • Title: The Battle for Public Opinion: A Comparative Analysis of Extinction Rebellion’s Press Release and News Coverage in Right and Left Wing Newspapers

    Brief: Choose ONE of the questions below, and drawing on relevant academic literature, conduct an original analysis on your chosen example of political communication in an essay of no more than 1,200 words.
    The introduction should briefly outline the specific piece of political communication that you are analysing, and the sample you have chosen, e.g. which scandal, which specific newspapers, within what date-range.  
    The analysis should draw on reading from the reading lists for the relevant topics in order to explain the analytical concept(s) that you will use (e.g. populism, the protest paradigm, etc.).  You may also use more specific academic texts found through NUsearch, but your analysis of the political communication case study must be your own original work.
    If analysing a sample of press coverage, please use the Nexis database to identify a coherent but manageable sample of newspaper articles (around 7-15 articles, depending on length).  I have given you some hints about how you might do that in the notes on the relevant questions.  Please see Moodle for further details of how to use Nexis.  
    Your analysis should make relevant observations of your chosen piece of communication, including evidence (brief quotes, references to specific news articles and/or webpages) that allow you to answer the question set.  
    1. Political publics
    Choose one press release from Extinction Rebellion’s press page* and compare it with coverage in at least one right/conservative newspaper (e.g. Daily Mail, Times, Telegraph) and one left/liberal newspaper (e.g. Guardian, Independent, Mirror)**.  How do they compare in their presentation of cause and tactics, and accordance with the protest paradigm?
    * You may choose a different protest movement press page with the approval of the module convener, and if located in another country the relevant newspapers
    **Please choose comparable newspapers – i.e. two tabloids or two quality/broadsheet newspapers
    2. Persuasion and deliberation
    Analyse a recent broadcast* or parliamentary (or equivalent, e.g. congressional in the US) debate to assess the extent to which it uses deliberative or plebiscitary the argumentation.  
    * E.g. UK examples include the Conservative party leadership election debates, an episode of BBC Question Time, BBC Radio 4 Any Questions, or perhaps an episode of The Moral Maze or Across the Red Line that focuses on a broadly political question.  Consult the module convenor if you are unsure whether your chosen example is appropriate. 
    3. Personalisation, populism and celebrity politics
    Analyse EITHER one recent substantial speech by a populist political figure (a full transcript) OR one social media account of a populist leader (at least 20 recent posts).  Explain why you define that figure as a populist and identify the populist tropes in their communication.  Evaluate the significance of this populist communication within the national politics of their country.  
    4. Contested truth claims
    Analyse a fact-checking or OSINT verification* assessment of a political claim and compare its use of evidence and interpretation to mainstream news reporting of the claim.  
    * E.g. Full Fact (UK), Channel 4 News (UK), Politifacts (US), BBC Verify, or Bellingcat.
    5. Scandal, truth and trust
    Analyse one recent mediated political scandal in terms of themes from the literature.  How did the news media justify the story’s political significance in relation to the public interest or morality, and to what extent did the accused manage to resist or deflect public opprobrium? 
    6. Human interest
    Analyse the use of personal narratives and emotion in communication of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal*.  Compared to more ‘objective’ accounts of the controversy, how effectively do they convey the political significance of the events?

  • “Ethical Guidelines: The Moral Compass for AI Development” Introduction: Good afternoon everyone, today I want to talk to you about a topic that has been gaining more and more attention in the tech world – the critical need for ethical guidelines in AI

    Topic: “The Critical Need for Ethical Guidelines in AI Development”
    Persuasive speech topics should be persuasive in nature and seek to convince, sway, change minds, and offer proof or perspective of your opinion. 
    speech will need to be around 3:00 minutes. You will have to memorize and say this speech to the class.