Category: Business and Management : Communication Studies

Children’s Conservation of Matter 
Purpose:To see how children around the ages of five to six years old undergo a cognitive transformation where they can move beyond being limited by what they see and use more logical thinking. Your goal is to observe this phenomenon with two children along this continuum: one who has not yet achieved this ability and another who has achieved this ability. 
 
Requirements: APA formatting, Between 500-750 words (main body), double-spaced 
 
Identify two children: 
-Child four or five years old. 
-Child six or seven years old 
 
Conduct the experiment with at least two of the seven conservation of matter tasks where the physical qualities are unchanged despite some spatial or configuration alterations. See the following website for an overview.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnArvcWaH6I 
Conservation of Number 
Conservation of Length 
Conservation of Liquid 
Conservation of Mass 
Conservation of Area 
Conservation of Weight 
Conservation of Volume 
Develop a report of your observation  
 
Use of Web sources allowed: You will gain more from the assignment if you can conduct your observation directly. However, if it is not possible for you to interact with any children, you can use YouTube to conduct your observation. If you utilize the Internet as your source of observation, you are required to provide information about the child’s age and to provide the weblink of your source. 

Comparing the book to articles on coaching at workplace/leadership communication. The book is only 100 something pages.
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to analyze a popular press book on leadership using academic (peer-reviewed) literature. You may find that the literature agrees with your author’s arguments/conclusions, disagrees with your author’s arguments/conclusions, or partially agrees/disagrees with your author’s arguments/conclusions. Any of these is fine. The point of the paper is the comparison. You do not have to find something to dislike about your book (although all books can probably use improvement). You may choose your author’s conclusion over the literature if you have a solid rationale/reason. The same is true if you choose the literature over your author’s conclusion. Again, the point of the paper is the comparison between the arguments made/conclusions drawn by the author(s) of your popular press book and the academic literature. You will want to center your analysis on a main argument (your idea) and try to have no more than three main points to support that idea.
Research Paper: Popular Press Book Analysis
(250 points)
Communication majors can use this paper as your Fulbright Senior Writing Requirement (FWR) if you
meet the following conditions: your paper must be (1) 10+ pages in length, not counting title and
reference pages, (2) use at least six academic/peer-reviewed sources from outside of the course
readings, and (3) receive at least a grade of “C.” Please note that you do not need to tell me you wish
to use this as a FWR; I submit all students’ names whose papers meet the requirement. I will inform
you via email if your paper does or does not meet the requirement after I have had time to grade all of
the papers. You must submit your paper through Blackboard Ultra no later than 11:59 pm on Friday of
Week 14 for full credit and a 15-point bonus. You may submit no later than 11:59 pm on Friday of Week
15 for full credit, but forgoing the bonus points. You must submit your paper as a Word (.doc or .docx)
or Adobe (.pdf) file. No .pages, please.
This paper is your 10+ page analysis (not counting title page and reference list) of a popular press book
about leadership.
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At its most basic, your analysis is focused on the author’s argument(s) in light of academic
research (i.e. peer-reviewed or recognized scholarly sources). You will compare/contrast what
you author has to say with what academic research says about the same topic (e.g., they may
agree, disagree, or agree & disagree with the author’s argument(s)). As you consider your analysis
remember that an analysis is not only negative. You may want to include elements of the author’s
arguments that support or extend the academic research you locate. While you may utilize materials
from class in your analysis, you must incorporate at least six additional peer-reviewed/academic
sources from your own research. In this type of analysis, you should not report on each source and its
relation to the author’s argument individually—rather you are building broader arguments that might
utilize several sources. And do not be afraid to use more than six sources!
As you think about your overall argument, you might begin by considering the following questions:
• What is the author’s overall argument?
• How does the author use other arguments to support this argument?
• How do the author’s arguments compare/fit with other authors you have read?
• What arguments, examples, evidence, etc. does the author use well?
• What’s missing, if anything, from the author’s argument?
You may or may not answer these specific questions. They are meant to get you started, not to
organize your paper. Here’s some generally
helpful information:
• Research
o I recommend the following databases for this topic within EBSCO: Academic Search
Complete, Business Source Complete, Communication Source, and PsycINFO.
o ProQuest, JSTOR, and Google Scholar can also be helpful, although they may be a bit
broad.
o You should “mine” any source’s bibliography; that is, if the authors cite something else that
is relevant to your argument follow to that source and read it as well. They may have not
included something from the source that will be useful to you.
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o You should also see who else has cited an article that is particularly useful to you.
• Basic Structure (with some ideas for content – not required)
o Introduction (situate your book, provide a short overview of the book, and your main
argument/thesis)
o Supporting Arguments (bulk of your paper)
▪ First Point (e.g., book’s author says/leaves out, research says,
compare/contrast/extend)
▪ Second Point (same as above)
▪ Third Point (same as above)
o Conclusion (review your main argument, discuss its implications, provide a personal
reflection on your reaction to the book)
• Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab has helpful resources for APA Style. You will find it under
“Most Popular Resources” on their main page (owl.purdue.edu).
• Use Grading Rubric so they can provide the best help possible.
Research Paper: Popular Press Book Analysis Grading Rubric
Preliminary Requirement √ Ø
Each of the following elements will be graded on a scale of:
Exceptional, Good, Average, Poor, and Missing
Structure/Organization (20% of overall paper grade)
Introduction is interesting and central argument/thesis statement is clear 9 points
Sensible paragraph organization with effective transitions 9 points
Each paragraph is clearly constructed (e.g., generally addresses only
one topic) 9 points
Unifying conclusion, making a strong statement regarding your overall
thesis and personal reflection 9 points
Overall structure of the paper aids in development of argument 14 points
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`Content (60% of overall paper grade)
Argument
Overall central argument is clear, interesting, and workable 15 points
Overall central argument provides a clear analysis of popular press
book 15 points
Additional/Subordinate arguments clearly support overall central
argument 10 points
Paper deals with all important aspects of the central argument 10 points
Paper focuses on central argument, avoiding tangential arguments
and evidence 5 points
Paper is internally consistent (e.g., arguments do not contradict each
other) 5 points
Evidence/Research
Paper uses high quality, relevant, and adequate evidence in support
of central and subordinate arguments 15 points
Paper makes logical use of evidence in support of arguments 15 points
Paper employs and interprets research creatively; the paper does not
merely “report” but evaluates the book and evidence critically 15 points
Paper utilizes at least six academic sources (e.g., peer-reviewed or
recognized scholarly source such as book from an academic
press) not used in course (Note: When in doubt ask me or the
research librarian)
15 points
Overall Concerns
Paper must provide an overall sense of the popular press book,
author’s main argument, definition of leadership, and the
elements/practices of leadership the author identifies as most
important (Note: Sometimes these are implied)
15 points
Paper has new ideas, interesting and/or insightful interpretations,
and/or creative extensions of the ideas 15 points
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Mechanics and Style (20% of overall paper grade)
Free from typographical, grammatical, and editorial errors* 15 points
Language is concise and precise, avoiding over-generalizations 10 points
Paper content is at least 10+ pages in length (this does not include title
page and reference list) 10 points
Follows APA Style 15 points Cover Page (an abstract is not required)
Typed in black ink
Double-spaced with 1” margins
Page Numbers
In-text citations
Reference List
Headings
Grade
(A=250—225; B=224—200; C=199—175; D=174—150; F=0—149)
*This is a formal research paper and so your writing should reflect that. I have provided some additional
comments on this type of writing here.
Your paper should be free from typographical errors (e.g., spelling errors and typing “thus” when
you mean “this”), grammatical mistakes (e.g., punctuation, subject-verb agreement, incomplete and
run-on sentences), and editorial errors (e.g., avoids meaningless sentences, overuse of passive
voice, jargon, clichés, and casual/colloquial language). For example, to avoid passive voice you
would change “this idea was reinforced by the author in every argument” to “the author reinforced
this idea in every argument.” These are some additional basic mistakes I consistently see in student
writing:
o inappropriate use of its and it’s
o inappropriate use of e.g. (for example) and i.e. (that is)
o inappropriate use of that, who, and which
o inappropriate use of their, there, and they’re
o don’t use contractions
o You do not need to use “I think” or “I argue” or similar language; if you do not cite someone else, I will know it is your idea.
Here is some basic stuff about the book:
The Seven Essential Questions:
The Kickstart Question – “What’s on your mind?”
This is a great opening question that allows the other person to bring up what’s important to them. It sets the stage for a productive conversation by immediately focusing on their agenda.
The AWE Question (And What Else?) – “What else?”
After the initial response to the Kickstart Question, asking “What else?” encourages deeper exploration. Often, the first answer isn’t the whole story, and this question helps uncover more layers of the issue.
The Focus Question – “What’s the real challenge here for you?”
This question helps to clarify and get to the heart of the matter. It shifts the conversation from surface-level details to the underlying issue that needs addressing.
The Foundation Question – “What do you want?”
This question helps to define the desired outcome or goal. It brings clarity to what the person is working towards, which is crucial for guiding the conversation towards actionable steps.
The Lazy Question – “How can I help you with that?”
The “lazy” part of this question refers to the idea that as a coach, you don’t need to come up with solutions yourself. Instead, you empower the other person to think about how you can support them in reaching their goal.
The Strategic Question – “If you’re saying yes to this, what are you saying no to?”
This question encourages thinking about trade-offs and priorities. It helps the person consider the consequences and focus on what’s truly important.
The Learning Question – “What was most useful for you?”
After a conversation or a coaching session, this question helps to reflect on what was valuable and what can be applied moving forward. It promotes continuous learning and improvement.
Habit Formation:
The New Habit Formula:
“When [trigger], I will [behavior].”
The book suggests identifying a specific trigger, such as a common event or situation, that will remind you to engage in the new behavior (in this case, asking coaching questions).
Anchoring to an Existing Habit:
Stanier recommends linking the new habit to an existing one to make it more automatic. For example, if you always start team meetings with a certain phrase, you could add one of the coaching questions to this routine.
Impact on Leadership:
The book emphasizes that adopting a coach-like approach can transform leadership styles from directive to empowering.
Leaders who ask questions and listen actively create a culture of collaboration, innovation, and personal development within their teams.
Examples:
Kickstart Question: “Hey, what’s on your mind today?”
AWE Question: “That sounds like a big project. What else do we need to consider?”
Focus Question: “Of all the challenges we’ve discussed, which one feels most important to tackle right now?”
Foundation Question: “What do you ultimately want to achieve with this initiative?”
Lazy Question: “How can I support you best as you work on this?”
Strategic Question: “By committing to this strategy, what other priorities might need to take a backseat?”
Learning Question: “After our discussion, what stood out to you as the most useful insight?”
These questions are designed to guide conversations, encourage self-reflection, and empower individuals to take ownership of their challenges and solutions. They form the backbone of the coaching habit advocated in the book. The focus is to stop the “advice monster”.
Here are some articles I found:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/15234223231193359
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/TPM-11-2021-0085/full/html
https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/EJTD-07-2020-0122/full/html
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889490623000765?via%3Dihub
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jocn.16951
https://web.p.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=30deb7f7-9b4a-472d-b7e6-71cb44f73216%40redis&bdata=JkF1dGhUeXBlPWlwLHNzbyZzaXRlPWVob3N0LWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=162057632&db=bth
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17521882.2013.824015
https://web.p.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=0&sid=483b1460-586a-4ae9-b97e-b033b48d7faf%40redis

The first page at the top left-hand corner of the page is single-spaced:
First and last name
HSCI 3110
Instructor name
Date you completed the paper for submission (not the date you wish you had completed it)
Paragraph 1 is the Introduction: Describe the work situation using your name and a fake name for whoever you are working with to include these options; boss to employee, employee to employee, employee to customer, faculty member to student…getting the drift of the requirement? Describe your unmet needs, behaviors, etc.
Paragraph 2: (12.5 Step 2) Make a date and place to meet with the person you are having the issues with that is comfortable for both parties.
Paragraph 3: (12.5 Step 3) Describe your unmet needs (behavior, interpretation, feeling, consequences) without placing blame or becoming aggressive. Use the Assertive behaviors that you have learned in this course.
Paragraph 4: (12.5 Step 3A) Paraphrase or perception-check to get your point across without placing blame.
Paragraph 5 (12.5 Step 3B) Get your point across with a clear message using behavior, consequences, intention, etc.
Paragraph 6 (12.5 Step 4) Clarify your partner’s point of view. Paraphrase or perception check and be clear about your needs.
Paragraph 7 (12.5 Step 5) Negotiate a solution following a, b, c, d substeps. Hint: Final solution between the two of you is located in this paragraph.
Paragraph 8 Conclusion (Step 6): Follow-up in a couple of weeks to meet with this person again. Schedule an appointment. Did your hard work using win-win problem-solving work or not? Is there a need to go back and try again? Hopefully not!
References if needed
Finally, the Critique: Answer the 5 questions listed on the evaluation form for your entire performance and script in paragraph form.

From Chapter 1 in Byars & Stanbury (2018), we were introduced to J&J’s ethical credo.
For this assignment, you will write a 2- to 3-page paper analyzing a company, including its code of ethics or code of conduct, expected behavior of employees, and how they measure the ethical performance of that organization (e.g., tracking diversity in hiring and promotion, tracking complaints or legal action, etc.). Finally, you will consider the ethical obligations of organizations, applying concepts from the reading.
Action Items
Select a company/organization and locate their code of ethics. 
Analyze the code of ethics, in terms of which major ethical theories or concepts are evident in that code of ethics. Consider the professional culture represented by this code, and explain connections between that culture and ethical beliefs and assumptions. Be specific and cite your text to support your answers, also including excerpts from the organization’s code of ethics.
Two collections of links to such codes of conduct or ethics may be found here:
Codes of Conduct and CSR Reports
Database of Business Ethics’ All Codes of Conduct
Describe how the organization you selected is doing in terms of the expected employee behavior and organizational ethical conduct, including data on organizational performance in meeting goals related to those standards. Note that there is a broad range of data that may be relevant as evidence of ethical lapses or concerns, from the number of lawsuits pending against an organization to reports of misconduct.
Resources that may be helpful include Ethical Consumer.
Thinking more broadly about industries and organizations, answer the following questions:
What responsibilities do companies have regarding justice and care?
Should business ethics be grounded only on more concrete tenets (e.g., compliance with legal requirements)? Why or why not?
Again, please cite your textbooks for support where appropriate, using current APA format.
Submit your assignment. Your work will automatically be checked by Turnitin.
Review your Submission Details and access your Turnitin report. Revise your work as needed based on the feedback.
By the due date indicated, re-submit the final version of your work. 

DIRECTIONS:
Part 1) Create a  PPT and upload it here (20 pts) – Must also be uploaded as your post to the discussion question.
PART 2) Attach the ppt with the title of your project as the “post” so that your classmates will know what topic they are responding to in the second part of this assignment (5 pts).  Reply to two (2) posts; min. 20 words  – (10 pts); due on the date posted in the discussion question.
Make sure:
– Proofread for typos
– Attribution – in-text citation for information that is not your own and under all pictures
– Keep one cohesive design
– Use bullet points, not full sentences

TIPS:
1) Chose a topic from the list PROVIDED IN THE ATTACHED CLASS NOTES.
2) PPT must include the following slides (use these headings):
– Cover pages with your name & topic
– Definition of Group Think from the attached notes (USE IN-TEXT CITATION)
– Explanation of the Event
– Why this is an example of Group Think (USE THE “8 SYMPTOMS” SLIDE IN THE CLASS NOTES- only mention the “Symptoms” that apply to this event)
– What could have been done to prevent it (COULD INCLUDE YOUR OPINION/IN-TEXT CITATION IF NOT YOUR OPINION)
– Works Cited (for all of the research including the CLASS NOTES – See MLA Format Guide for citation of “Lecture Notes”)

The purpose of this paper is to link theoretical/scholarly material about behavior change and communication to a “real world” campaign. You will select a campaign of interest to you that used a media channel to reach it’s intended audience. This could include traditional news outlets, the blogosphere, various social media outlets, or some combination of these channels. You will then critique and analyze the case from the theoretical frameworks and perspectives in the scholarly literature you have chosen. Your case study should conclude with a summary of lessons learned from the case and/or any recommendations you have for how the individuals and/or organizations involved could have used behavior change theory more strategically to realize more favorable outcomes (60 points).
Please make sure the body of your case study paper includes all of the following components:
Paper Components:
Introduction: Describes overall purpose of paper (includes description of case for background/context; briefly previews the campaign that will be analyzed and theoretical/scholarly literature that will be used; makes argument for why that area of scholarly literature is best suited to understanding the case).
Literature Review: Summary of theoretical/scholarly literature reviewed for the case (at least 10 sources cited).
Method:  Identifies the type of content analysis that will be conducted and discusses: the content that will be analyzed; provides rationale for content selected; describes how content will be collected; briefly identifies qualitative content analysis as the method of data analysis.
Results: Qualitative content analysis that is clearly guided by the theoretical framework/scholarly literature reviewed for the case (e.g., if you reviewed Social Cognitive theories/principles, you should be analyzing your data to report if and how those principles were used). Findings from analyzed data are written in a narrative/thematic/descriptive format with example quotes interspersed to serve as evidence.
Discussion: Provides comparisons/contrasts to previous literature AND practical lessons learned and/or recommendations you have for how the individuals and/or organizations involved could have used theory to more strategically organize the campaign to realize more favorable outcomes.

Limit the body of your paper to no more15 pages (and 10 pages minimum) double-spaced; in 12-point Times New Roman. This page limit does not include the coversheet and references.  Please know that any work in excess of the page maximum will not be graded. Follow APA style for appendix, citations, table format and your reference list. All imagery and tables should be placed in the appendix at the end of the paper (not included in the page count).

Just a persuasive essay about the treatment of women in the entertainment industry, citing at least 5 sources (need a reference/works cited page!). Can also include mental health awareness if necessary. Follows a template (attached), so it shouldn’t be too involved. I just need to pass this stupid class. Thanks 🙂

After reading the article attached to this assignment in “Coursework”:
Forgiveness
1) Would you be able to forgive the way the Amish did (base this on their cultural perception of the world and their role in it/their perception of what the world is/their view of “other people”/their interaction with “other people”)?
2) Does this article inspire you? Why or Why not? How?
Your post should be your comments based on the culture (in-group – AMISH) as a whole, forgiving the “others” or “out-group” (ENGLISH) culture.
The “Bystander Effect”
View this link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EisZTB4ZQxY) and complete the reading assignments under “Assignments” tab:
1) Give an example of the Bystander Effect that is not in the reading. Feel free to attach a link if necessary.
2) Why is this an important part of the study of group conflict/interpersonal communication?
3) What can be done to avoid this behavior?
4) Do you think that you would “get involved” or become a “bystander”? Why?
1) Complete the exercise by using as many terms from the chapter as possible (you don’t need a Works Cited or in-text citation as I know this is from the textbook).
Build your communication skills further by completing the following activities here or online.
Understanding Your Conflict Script
What conflict script did you learn in your family? Think back to your childhood and adolescence, and try to remember rules for conflict that your family modeled implicitly and principles of conflict that your family explicitly endorsed.
Did people disagree openly with each other?
What was said when disagreements surfaced? Did your parents suggest that it was rude to argue? Did they encourage open discussion of differences? Were there any “rules” for how to argue?
What happened if disagreements were dealt with directly? Was the conflict resolved? What was the climate in the family like after the conflict?
How do you currently reflect your family’s conflict script? Now that you can edit family scripts and author your own, how would you like to deal with conflict?
Identifying Games in Your Communication
Apply what you’ve read about covert conflict to your own life. Describe an instance when you or someone you have a relationship with played each of the following games. What was accomplished by playing each game? Were the real conflicts addressed?
Blemish…………….
NIGYYSOB………………
Mine Is Worse than Yours…………..
Yes, But …………….

the topic will be on DACA .
please follow the template to complete this assignment . there are 2 examples attached .
at least 5 separate citations
Please add more to main point 1  and main point 2

The purpose of this assignment is to link theoretical/scholarly material about media effects and content to a “real world” case. For example, you could examine a number of subtopics related to the media and COVID-19 through the lens of theories we discuss in this class such as agenda-setting or framing.
This assignment calls on you to select a case of interest to you that played out publicly via some type of media channel. This could include traditional news outlets, social media, or other media channels. You will then analyze the case using a theory from this class as a framework. The final assignment should be about 10-12 pages in length (double-spaced, standard font size; page count excludes references).
A complete Case Study will include all of the following components. Use headings to separate these sections of your paper as is common in APA style.
Introduction: Describes overall purpose of paper (includes description of case for background/context; briefly previews type of media content that will be analyzed and theoretical/scholarly literature that will be used; makes argument for why that theoretical framework is best suited to understanding or analyzing the case).
Literature Review: Summary of theoretical/scholarly literature reviewed for the case (at least 10 sources cited). Make sure to explain the theory, as well as discuss relevant scholarly/academic literature and findings.
Methodology: Identifies media content analyzed, provides rationale for media content selected, describes how media content was collected.
Media Review: Provides analysis of the chosen media that derives from insights related to the theoretical framework outlined in the literature review. For example, if you reviewed crisis communication theories/principles, you should be analyzing your media examples (press releases, social media posts, videos, etc.) to report if and how those principles were used; if you reviewed framing theory, you should be looking for types of frames used by different sources, etc.). Findings from analyzed media texts should be written in a narrative/thematic/descriptive format with example quotes interspersed to serve as evidence. In other words, describe the media sources (videos, text, images, etc.) and themes, using quotes to illustrate, enough so that the reader can understand how these examples are related to the theory and prior sections of the paper. There is no specific required number of media sources as the sources will vary depending on your topic, however, please be sure to provide enough to analyze and justify your points. At a minimum, you should add to/expand on the required number of sources from the proposal assignment.
Discussion/Conclusion: The discussion and conclusion can occupy a single section, or individual sections can be created for the discussion and conclusion, respectively. Either way, the discussion should provide comparisons/contrasts to previous literature and practical lessons learned, as well as an analysis of any key takeaways related to your theory and case – for example, this could include how the individuals and/or organizations involved could have used media more strategically to realize more favorable outcomes, how different media content (e.g., frames) might influence audiences and the implications of that, etc.  You should also discuss what communication practitioners should take away from this case to inform similar situations in the future – i.e., key recommendations or lessons learned. Finally, provide a conclusion that summarizes the overall case study and what it has contributed to our understanding of the issues/theories discussed.
References: All sources (including media sources, scholarly articles, etc.) should be cited APA style in the text and in a full reference list at the end of the paper. You do not need to include other elements of APA formatting such as an abstract or running header.
Please read case proposal