Film Essay: This is a 500-word essay, which will focus on one of the documentaries we’ve watched so far. The goal in this essay is not to summarize, but to analyze. a question, a topic, etc. Analyze it, and try (if possible) to incorporate readings or ideas that have been explored in class.
FILM LINK:
https://youtu.be/094I4UVjyFg
1.Assume you are conduct an interview with an expert communicator. Your purpose is to find out what she or he thinks about Communication Excellence (i.e., a definition, examples, steps to greater excellence, etc.) in her or his area of expertise.
2. After you complete your interview, you are to type up a 2-page minimum paper of the communication summary from the interview. Have an introduction explaining who, when and where of the interview, including the qualifications of the expert. Include various parts of the communication process that apply to the Intro communications class: verbal and nonverbal communication, good versus bad listening skills, method of communicating using voice (tone, volume, etc.). or questions may be related to that persons area of expertise in terms of how communication plays a role in her or his job
3. Then in the body have a overall summary of what was learned about communication excellence from the interview. This can not be a word-for-word transcript of the questions and answers, but may include direct quotes to support your points about excellent or not-excellent communication. In the conclusion you should summarize what you learned about communication through this interview.
As a reminder this is a formal literary essay to be written in third person, using supporting quotes from the novel as evidence. There should be no personal narrative in this type of essay.
Final Paper Due On Canvas – 4 FULL pages (end of page 4) Plus Works Cited page.
The rubric is based on the same grading criteria developed by the English department and provided as a link in this course syllabus and in Elements of 1101 and 1102 on pages 34 and 35. It is the official grading criteria, and here is the short version with the most important elements with 5 strands:
1) Thesis/Argument – paper must provide a clearly stated argument in one sentence at the end of the introduction. The thesis must obviously be about the essay prompt, that is, making a relevant and valid argument in response to the prompt. 100 pts max (No thesis papers cannot pass)
2) Evidence/Quotation/Support – All body paragraphs must have quotes from the reading to support the thesis. All quotes need to be analyzed/explained and connected to overall argument/thesis. Quotes must be properly introduced. 100 pts max (A paper without supporting quotes cannot pass)
3) Organization -Topic sentences, transitions, logical order of body paragraphs. 80 pts max
4) Audience – Appropriate tone; no slang, informal English; no usage of You or I (Paper using first person narrative and/or second person “you” cannot pass) 60 pts max
5) Grammar/Language/Formatting – MLA style must be used throughout from the heading to works cited page; the Grammarly App is great to catch grammatical errors. 60 pts. max.
The prompt is- describe what you feel are important issues that individuals and governments should be concerned about regarding the internet. What current solutions exist for the issues? What more do you feel needs to be done? Must use 2 citation websites
The file I attached is what I want it to be about
1) 6-7 pages in length, double-spaced, size 12 font, use Microsoft word.
2) A title page is required. It should include the following: the title of your paper, your name, date, my name. A works cited page is also required. I want you to use between 5-8 secondary or primary sources. The title page and the works cited page does NOT count as part of the 6-7 pages. You need 6-7 pages of content.
3) In terms of the format, you can use either MLA or Footnotes. For examples, go to owl.purdue.edu. If you decide to use MLA, at the end of a paragraph when you cite your source (be sure to cite your source) the authors last name and number will suffice (Smith 33-36).
1. Over the years, large business organizations have steadily reduce the number of layers in the organization structure. What purpose has this profound change structure served?
2. Many career counselors believe that you are more likely to succeed in an organization in which your faith the culture. How could you determine before joining an organization whether you fit its culture?
3. Why should a manager who does not work in the human resources department be familiar with the various aspects of talent management?
4. What have you learned about the talent management that you may apply to your own job search? Are the answer should be a 200 word response minimum.
Offer a close reading of Bettina Judds poem, THE RESEARCHER PRESENTS JOICE HETH. In your examination of the poem, analyze at least three formal elements (i.e. syntax, diction, layout, imagery, figure of speech, voice, symbolism, rhythm, etc.) and offer some commentary that connects to a theme/issue/concept from Harriet Washingtons introduction and/or the NPR podcast and/or Judds poetry reading.
. In Reassigning Meaning, Simi Linton critiques the popular phrase, overcoming a disability. Why is the overcoming narrative problematic, and what is its relationship to the representation of disability known as inspiration porn? After defining inspiration porn, reflect on what model(s) or framings of disability the overcoming narrative and inspiration porn linked to. You may use outside examples if you wish.
Bring a rough draft of the following on March 16: Microsoft Word, Times New Roman or Arial Font.
(The final draft will be 2.5-four pages double-spaced due on March 23.)
Critical Media Literacy Project: The purpose of Critical Media Literacy is to understand all forms of media and the institutions of power that shape and inform media and its various representations. By analyzing, exploring, examining, and questioning (1) the construction of media, (2) the purpose of the media, and (3) the consumption of media, one has the ability to comprehend the complexities and power dynamics associated with newspapers, billboards, books, magazines, radio, podcasts, social media, products and packaging, etc.
Also, Critical Media Literacy provides strategies for becoming an informed consumer of media and its representations. Through questioning and challenging power, one has agency in the tradition of social justice with the goal to improve our society. And as a teacher, you will continue in this tradition by sharing knowledge with your students about Critical Media Literacy, as well as enhancing their comprehension skills.
Next Steps: Please read the attached Critical Media Literacy handout on Blackboard. Your responsibility for this assignment is to (1) read, (2) analyze, and (3) apply the six questions below from Critical Media Literacy to a childrens picture book of your choice (e.g. a book from your personal collection or a virtual reading from YouTube). To help you with your selection and to provide insights into the diversity of childrens picture books, please review the booklists from Social Justice Books: https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists.
Critical Media Literacy Questions from the Handout
1. Who created this childrens picture book?
2. How was this childrens picture book constructed, delivered, and accessed?
3. How can this book be understood differently?
4. What values, points of view, and ideologies are represented or missing from this book or influenced by the medium?
5. Why was this childrens picture book created and/or shared?
6. Whom does this book advantage and/or disadvantage?
CHILDRENS BOOK IS : HAIR LOVE by Matthew Cherry
Answer the following questions.
A central issue related to critical theories is the focus on power.
In what ways do labeling, conflict, and feminist theories address power disparities. Define each theory first, then explain how each address power disparities. Then, tell us which approach you find most compelling.
Post your individual initial response by 11:59 PST on Tuesday, March 16th.
Your post needs to be answered in complete sentences. You need to be drawing from the chapter and other resources in this module in order to support your opinion and to receive maximum credit for this assignment.
Post to at least 2 classmates by 11:59pm PST on Friday, March 19th.
Respond to any comments left on your initial post by 11:59PM PST on Saturday, March 20th.
