Category: Communications

Overview
Each week, you will submit a two-page journal entry on a topic defined by your instructor (see the following). These assignments are called journal entries because they require you to become self-aware, take a look at yourself and your relationships, and define a clear action plan for improvement.
Journal
You may have noticed as you’ve been reading your text — at the end of each chapter there is a section that provides guidelines for competence, effectiveness, or improvement (e.g., “Guidelines for Interpersonal Communication Competence” in Chapter 1, “Guidelines for Improving Self-Concept” in Chapter 2, and so forth). Use these sections to write this week’s journal.
Part 1
Out of the guidelines provided at the end of all 12 chapters, select three areas in which you excel from three different chapters. How do you know you excel in those three areas? Provide examples and evidence to support your position.
For example, I might choose monitoring my communication from Chapter 1, owning my feelings from Chapter 7, and showing respect and consideration from Chapter 12.
Part 2
Out of the lists provided at the end of all 12 chapters, what are three areas you will commit to improving upon? What are the barriers to your ability to be competent or improve in that area? What is your action plan for improvement? How will you know when you’ve improved? Please be very specific in describing how you will improve, and how you will know when you have improved.
For example, I might choose avoiding mind reading from Chapter 3, identifying my emotions from Chapter 7, and engaging in duel perspective from Chapter 11.
Part 3 (OPTIONAL and not graded)
In a brief paragraph, please discuss how the class has personally impacted your communication in unexpected ways. Do you have any suggestions on ways to improve the course?
Criteria for Success
Due: Sunday 11:59pm (PT)
Length: Two pages
Requirements:Use terminology from the text along with relevant example. Use APA style for citations to the text, other course resources, and outside sources.
Include a reference page for all sources you cite.
MS Word format.
Grading: 5% of your final grade. The Journal grading rubric is attached to the assignment and on the Course Resources page.

Topic:Every government should have universal healthcare for its citizens. Part 1: For this presentation, you will create a 6-8-minute video about an academic proposition of fact, value, or policy. You can use one of the propositions you developed in your module 6 brainstorm, but it must be appropriate for a college audience, be controversial, and have a good amount of research for and against the proposition.
This speech needs to have at least five sources from articles written by expert authors. Three of them must come from the Library (which I have attached), database with one being cited in each of your main points. The specialized database opposing viewpoints (Gale in Context) is a great resource for persuasive speeches.
While you can use internet articles for your other sources, they must all have authors and be evaluated using the CRAAP method.
This is a speech that needs to persuade your audience. Your proposition should be what organizes your speech. In other words, all your main points should be in support of your proposition, explaining why it is true, should be believed, or should lead to change.
While this speech can include personal stories, explanations, or hypothetical examples, it should only be used to support your research. If you have a personal story that supports your position, it should only be used if it aligns with your research.
The speech should include all the outlining components that were discussed within Module 2. Your speech should have an attention grab to open up your speech, a clear proposition, a reason for the audience to listen, and a preview in the introduction.
The speech should also include a body with at least 3 main points that support your proposition. Each main point needs to include subpoints that explain or support your main points. Remember, this is not a speech about your personal knowledge, but should be grounded with the research you conducted.
Finally, the speech should also include a conclusion that has a summary of your main points and a clincher to wrap up your speech.
RUBRIC:
-The introduction has an effective Attention Grab, Thesis/Specific Purpose, Reason to Listen, and Preview. -There are transitions from introduction to body to conclusion. There are transitions between main points and clear signposts.
-Main points are related to the thesis, enhances understanding, and uses strategies to maintain interest. Speech is grounded in a minimum of 5 sources effectively cited throughout the speech and provided depth to the topic.
-Student summarizes their main points and concludes with an effective closure to the speech.
Part 2: Outline on the speech
-The outline should not include full sentences or paragraphs, but phrases or sentence fragments. Each component should just contain enough information to keep you on track and remind you what comes next. (I have attached an example of what the outline should look like). -Includes an attention grab, a thesis/specific purpose, a reason to listen and a preview.
-Includes an attention grab, a thesis/specific purpose, a reason to listen and a preview.
-Connected to the main point – indented and clear hierarchal labeling.
-Includes a summary and a clincher
-Includes 5 MLA or APA formatted sources.
Part 3: Powerpoint he final component of the persuasive speech will include a PowerPoint to go along with your persuasive research speech. This PowerPoint should utilize the strategies that were discussed in this video (https://youtu.be/CXKCrqc0s4k). The PowerPoint needs to have a minimum of 6 slides, including a title slide, an introduction slide, one for each main points (3-5 main points), and a conclusion slide. This assignment is worth 30 points and will be evaluated using the Persuasive Research Speech PowerPoint Rubric.
Rubric: -Has a minimum of 6 slides to cover all the major components. Introduction, main points, and conclusion are well conveyed. -Design is pleasing – not distracting – not just plain white. Good spacing – not too much going on in the slide. Minimal text – no large paragraphs or big blocks of text Lacking typos or grammar mistakes.

Part 1: For this presentation, you will create a 6-8-minute video about an academic proposition of fact, value, or policy. You can use one of the propositions you developed in your module 6 brainstorm, but it must be appropriate for a college audience, be controversial, and have a good amount of research for and against the proposition. So giving a speech that “drunk driving is bad” or “smoking causes cancer” are not good topics, because there isn’t much controversy or research against these positions.
This speech needs to have at least five sources from articles written by expert authors. Three of them must come from the Library (which I have attached), database with one being cited in each of your main points. The specialized database opposing viewpoints (Gale in Context) is a great resource for persuasive speeches.
While you can use internet articles for your other sources, they must all have authors and be evaluated using the CRAAP method.
This is a speech that needs to persuade your audience. Your proposition should be what organizes your speech. In other words, all your main points should be in support of your proposition, explaining why it is true, should be believed, or should lead to change.
While this speech can include personal stories, explanations, or hypothetical examples, it should only be used to support your research. If you have a personal story that supports your position, it should only be used if it aligns with your research.
The speech should include all the outlining components that were discussed within Module 2. Your speech should have an attention grab to open up your speech, a clear proposition, a reason for the audience to listen, and a preview in the introduction.
The speech should also include a body with at least 3 main points that support your proposition. Each main point needs to include subpoints that explain or support your main points. Remember, this is not a speech about your personal knowledge, but should be grounded with the research you conducted.
Finally, the speech should also include a conclusion that has a summary of your main points and a clincher to wrap up your speech.
RUBRIC:
-The introduction has an effective Attention Grab, Thesis/Specific Purpose, Reason to Listen, and Preview. -There are transitions from introduction to body to conclusion. There are transitions between main points and clear signposts.
-Main points are related to the thesis, enhances understanding, and uses strategies to maintain interest. Speech is grounded in a minimum of 5 sources effectively cited throughout the speech and provided depth to the topic.
-Student summarizes their main points and concludes with an effective closure to the speech.
Part 2: Outline on the speech
-The outline should not include full sentences or paragraphs, but phrases or sentence fragments. Each component should just contain enough information to keep you on track and remind you what comes next. (I have attached an example of what the outline should look like). -Includes an attention grab, a thesis/specific purpose, a reason to listen and a preview.
-Includes an attention grab, a thesis/specific purpose, a reason to listen and a preview.
-Connected to the main point – indented and clear hierarchal labeling.
-Includes a summary and a clincher
-Includes 5 MLA or APA formatted sources.
Part 3: Powerpoint he final component of the persuasive speech will include a PowerPoint to go along with your persuasive research speech. This PowerPoint should utilize the strategies that were discussed in this video (https://youtu.be/CXKCrqc0s4k). The PowerPoint needs to have a minimum of 6 slides, including a title slide, an introduction slide, one for each main points (3-5 main points), and a conclusion slide. This assignment is worth 30 points and will be evaluated using the Persuasive Research Speech PowerPoint Rubric.
Rubric: -Has a minimum of 6 slides to cover all the major components. Introduction, main points, and conclusion are well conveyed. -Design is pleasing – not distracting – not just plain white. Good spacing – not too much going on in the slide. Minimal text – no large paragraphs or big blocks of text Lacking typos or grammar mistakes.

Professional Use of Social Media
Social media has great potential for communicating a professional online presence. Organizations also use social media for marketing, promotion of corporate social responsibility, and communication to all stakeholders. In this discussion, you will present your ideas on this topic as it relates to communicating your online presence as well as research ways organizations use social media for communicating a professional image.
For this discussion, response to the following questions with examples and references to support your opinion:
In your opinion, what is professional use of social media?
What are some ways to communicate professionally through social media?
Research an organization’s use of social media for promoting a professional online presence. Describe ways the organization uses social media in a professional context.
Focus on ways you can use social media to promote a professional online presence as well as ways an organization in your specific field uses social media to promote the organization. Share the results of your research and identify professional use of social media.

Age-associated Disease Presentation Rubric
A. Power point presentation about Sarcopenia
Approximately 10-15 minutes long to include; 1. A description of the age-associated
disease or condition, 2. Background information regarding the normal organ or tissue
structure and function, 3. Identification of senescence-related changes in cell/tissue
activity that contributes to the disease or condition, and 4. Treatment options.
Each member of the group is expected to contribute both to the creation of this
presentation and to present some part.
B. Submit the power point presentation
Should include the presented material and a bibliography.
Please include 3-4 multiple choice questions on your disease.
Scoring
In the gradebook you will receive two scores for this assignment. One will be the group
component score worth up to 35 points, the other will be your individual component
score worth up to 15 points. Group points will be awarded based on completeness of
the presentation material and addressing all 4 points. Individual points will be awarded
based on quality of oral presentation and degree of contribution to the whole.
Submit your presentation under Presentation Assignment module. You may submit the
power point or a pdf of the powerpoint slides.

Are we on track?
Watch the video: Evolution of VR by 2025 Discuss your thoughts about where we as a global society are relative to the points highlighted in the video. Also, note the date the video was produced, technology—, and public acceptance of technologies—are today. Submission Instructions:
Submit your assignment as a WORD document of no more than 2 pages of content (not including your references page). All papers should be prepared according to APA Style 7 (Student paper format).

please see attachment and follow instructions, please create a infographic from the provided instructions in the document. please create with Canva.

please recreate the attached document using Canva Analyze the communication document for its effectiveness and determine strategies, supported by our textbook recommendations, that could improve the piece. Rewrite and redesign the document to improve its effectiveness and use of workplace communication best practices. You will need to submit the following: a cover page including the following: a description of the original document the intended audience the intended use what you changed and why what you didn’t change and why your overall strategies used for improvement the original communication document (a screenshot or a scanned copy). your improved communication document. While not a requirement, you may want to use Canva for the revised document.

This week we will focus on peer review of our History of Science Timelines. You have two main tasks:
1. Make an initial post that includes a link to your timeline. At this point, your timeline should include 10 -12 events (At least 2 per major time period) and associated details (see the timeline assignment). If you are struggling with any part of the timeline, state that in your post. You may also ask for specific feedback on some aspect of your timeline (such as the use of color or font choices). Sources do not need to be turned in with your timeline at this point. This post is due by Wednesday.
2. Choose 1 peer to review. Use the timeline checklist to thoroughly review the posted timeline. Be sure to offer constructive feedback as outlined in the checklist.
Timeline peer grading checklist:
1. Count the number of events on the timeline. Total events = • In the Week 4 timeline, there should be 10-12 events
• In the Week 7 timeline, there should be the full 25 events
2. Are there 5 events per time period? Yes or No. If No, how many do you see?
3. Is more than one area (Science, Math, Technology, Engineering) represented in each time period? Yes or No. If No, what is missing and when?
4. Does every event have a date? Yes or No. If No, identify what is missing.
5. Is every event attributed to a person? Yes or No. If No, identify what is missing.
6. Is there at least one event per time period attributed to a minority person (woman or underrepresented population)? Yes or No. If No, what is missing and when?
7. Does every event have a description? Yes or No. If No, what is missing and when?
8. Does every description include reasons why the event is significant? Yes or No. If No, what is missing and when?
9. Does every description include the social context? Yes or No. If No, what is missing and when?
10. Is the timeline neat and readable? Yes or No. If No, make specific suggestions for improvement.
11. Include one thing that you really liked about the timeline and one thing that you think could be improved.

This week we will focus on peer review of our History of Science Timelines. You have two main tasks:
1. Make an initial post that includes a link to your timeline. At this point, your timeline should include 10 -12 events (At least 2 per major time period) and associated details (see the timeline assignment). If you are struggling with any part of the timeline, state that in your post. You may also ask for specific feedback on some aspect of your timeline (such as the use of color or font choices). Sources do not need to be turned in with your timeline at this point. This post is due by Wednesday.
2. Choose 1 peer to review. Use the timeline checklist to thoroughly review the posted timeline. Be sure to offer constructive feedback as outlined in the checklist.
Timeline peer grading checklist:
1. Count the number of events on the timeline. Total events =
In the Week 4 timeline, there should be 10-12 events
In the Week 7 timeline, there should be the full 25 events
2. Are there 5 events per time period? Yes or No. If No, how many do you see?
3. Is more than one area (Science, Math, Technology, Engineering) represented in each time period? Yes or No. If No, what is missing and when?
4. Does every event have a date? Yes or No. If No, identify what is missing.
5. Is every event attributed to a person? Yes or No. If No, identify what is missing.
6. Is there at least one event per time period attributed to a minority person (woman or underrepresented population)? Yes or No. If No, what is missing and when?
7. Does every event have a description? Yes or No. If No, what is missing and when?
8. Does every description include reasons why the event is significant? Yes or No. If No, what is missing and when?
9. Does every description include the social context? Yes or No. If No, what is missing and when?
10. Is the timeline neat and readable? Yes or No. If No, make specific suggestions for improvement.
11. Include one thing that you really liked about the timeline and one thing that you think could be improved.