Category: Writing

Instructions
The Communication Problem Analysis is a written assignment that asks you to write about a problem you are having in communication with another person in your life. It can be a large problem or a small one. Read through the instructions on the assignment sheet below. I have also included a Communication Problem Analysis student sample below, which should give you a good idea what I am looking for. This assignment asks you to analyze one aspect of the communication skills you have learned this semester. Please follow the steps below. See the sample for an idea how long and how detailed your answers should be.
Communication Problem Analysis
Choose one problem that you currently have with communication with one person in your life.
The Problem
1. Who the person is you have chosen?
just the name goes here
2. Briefly describe your relationship with that person
You have two questions to answer here: How do you know them? What is your relationship like?
3. Describe (with examples) the communication problem you are having with that person.
4. Write out a sample dialogue, a typical conversation you have had with that person that illustrates the problem you are having.
it doesn’t have to be an actual word for word conversation. Just give an example of what a typical conversation that illustrates the problem would sound like
name statement
________: ______________________________________________________________
________: ______________________________________________________________
Etc.
5. Choose one communication topic from this class that relates to the problem you are having and list it here.
For example, it could be one of the following topics: (please choose only one).
distorted self concept
self fulfilling prophecy
perception checking
difference between hearing and listening
why humans are poor listeners
types of nonlistening
Self Disclosure
Knapp’s Stages of Relationship Development
Johari Window
Communication climate
Confirming and disconfirming communication
Defensiveness
Defense mechanisms
Conflict styles
6. Relate that topic (the same one listed in #5) to the communication problem you have described in #3.
in this section, you want to show me that you know that topic from class and what it means. You also need to show how it relates to your own experience
7. How could the problem be improved?
What can YOU do to help solve the problem, even if it is not you that is primarily at fault? It can be something you have learned in class, or an idea you have the might work. Don’t tell me what the other person should do, like “Bob needs to stop being a jerk.” This isn’t Bob’s paper. It is true that he is being a jerk, but what can you do to facilitate a better relationship? In an extreme case, the only thing you might be able to do is leave the relationship.
8. Write out a sample dialogue, how the conversation might go in its
improved form.
name statement
________: ______________________________________________________________
________: ______________________________________________________________
Student Sample
The Problem
1. Who the person is you have chosen?
Bob Cooke
2. Briefly describe your relationship with that person
How do you know them? What is your relationship like?
Bob is my brother-in-law. He has been married to my sister for the past 17 years. We have a cold and distant relationship.
3. Describe (with examples) the communication problem you are having with that person.
The problem I am having is that Bob does not seem to want to talk to me. I try to talk to him and he is busy, makes excuses in order to avoid me, walks away or simply ignores me. For example, when I was at his house for dinner last Sunday, I tried to talk to him and he told me he was busy, walked into the garage and started working on his car. He closed the door when I tried to follow him in there.
4. Write out a sample dialogue, a typical conversation you have had with that person that illustrates the problem you are having.
Nancy: Hey Bob, it’s great to see you! How are things going?
Bob: I’m doing fine. I’m actually really busy right now.
Nancy: What are you up to?
Bob: I’m working on my car project. I don’t have time to talk
Nancy: But I haven’t seen you in a while and I just want to catch up
Bob: I have to go.
Nancy: But Bob, I really want to talk to you
Bob: Why don’t you help your sister in the kitchen? I’m going in the garage Nancy: Can I come with you?
Bob: (walks into the garage and slams the door)
5. Choose ONE communication topic from this class that relates to the problem you are having.
Self Disclosure
6. Relate that topic (the same one listed in #5) to the communication problem you have described in #3.
I chose self disclosure because I believe this topic from class relates to the problem I am having. Self Disclosure is the process of revealing personal information about yourself. One of the characteristics of self disclosure is that it is necessary for relationship growth. I feel like my relationship with Bob is cold and distant because he is uncomfortable with self disclosure. We also learned in class that unbalanced self disclosure can make one partner in the relationship uncomfortable. I certainly have felt uncomfortable in the relationship due to Bob’s lack of self disclosure.
7. How could the problem be improved? (what can YOU do to help solve the problem, even if it is not you that is primarily at fault).
I think I may be approaching Bob at a bad time. I should ask him to go out for a beer with me on a day of his choosing so it is a time when he is not busy working on his car. I can also ask my sister if she knows what I might have done to cause Bob to want to avoid me. If the problem is that Bob is uncomfortable with self disclosure, I should certainly respect his feelings. I can also gradually self disclose a little bit about myself. Since self disclosure is reciprocal, Bob may also begin to self disclose a little bit also.
8. Write out a sample dialogue, how the conversation might go in its improved form.
Nancy: Hey, Bob, Its great to see you! How’s it going?
Bob: I’m fine. I’m actually busy right now
Nancy: Oh, well in that case, maybe we can chat later in the week
Bob: I guess that would be alright
Nancy: What evening works best for you?
Bob: Well, Heather works late on Thursdays, so that is probably best
Nancy: That works great for me. I’ll meet you at Hooley’s around 6:00 and I’ll buy you a beer
Bob: Ok, I will see you then.
Nancy: I’m looking forward to hearing more about your car project.

Your paper should cover a diversity issue topic in Homeland Security/Emergency Management. Topic: Domestic extremist against lgbtq+ community Instructions come up with a research question surrounding domestic extremism against the lgbtq+ community Write an introduction Give two paragraphs of background information on the topic sources
https://www.dhs.gov/lgbtqi-community-resources
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/homeland-security-bulletin-domestic-extremists-praising-colorado-springs-suspect/
https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2023-02/Resource%20Guide%20for%20LGBTQ%2B%20Organizations%20and%20Service%20Providers.pdf
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/lgbtq-homeland-security-chron-18117420.php

Criteria: Use example from course material to explain your thinking on consciousness.
We have this thing called Consciousness (go and ask your favorite AI if it has some).
Connect material from the TED talks, lecture and the chapter to come a conclusion to WHY we have consciousness.
Read what other students have said and respond with evidence (either personal or external).
NOW for the fun part – use an example of your own person experience to demonstrate that you are conscious!
https://openstax.org/books/psychology-2e/pages/4-6…
External Url4.1 What Is Consciousness? Links to an external site.
External Url4.2 Sleep and Why We Sleep Links to an external site.
External Url4.3 Stages of Sleep Links to an external site.
External Url4.4 Sleep Problems and Disorders Links to an external site.
External Url4.5 Substance Use and Abuse Links to an external site.
External Url4.6 Other States of Consciousness Links to an external site.

Attending a Multicultural event, Securing an artifact Submit a produced work detailing the event, significance of the artifact and key learnings taken from your experience. The event be a family event, community event, k-12 event, showcase, exhibit, etc.

First Integrative Essay Assignment
Compose and submit an essay response to of one of the questions below. Your essay should be 3-5 double-spaced pages (12 point Times New Roman font, cover sheet and reference page not included in page count). An effective essay will:
Begin with a thesis statement that concisely expresses the answer to the assigned questions.
Support the thesis with clear explanations and, as appropriate, examples.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the relevant concepts from the text, case studies, and/or supplemental instruction materials.
You can find an excellent resource for how to organize an essay, with an annotated example, here: https://www.touro.edu/departments/writing-center/tutorials/a-sample-five-paragraph-essay/
Choose one of the following questions for your essay [Note that you may propose your own alternative question for an essay topic, but it will require the instructor’s approval to proceed].
Essay Topic: In terms of how they influence professional ethics, where do the concerns raised by feminist ethics best fit within the framework of applied professional ethics? Is this influence best understood in light of a deontological, teleological, or virtue ethics approach? Essay Topic: Which of Davis’s ways of “following the rules” best fits with Kupperman’s analysis of professional autonomy? Do you think that an autonomous professional requires more guidance from a code of conduct than does a directed “task worker” within a company? Why or why not?
Essay Topic: Is a utilitarian perspective the best way to defend the position that clients also have responsibilities that impact the professional-client relationship? Why or why not? Provide at least three examples of representative client responsibilities (use one or more professions to do this) and discuss how they contribute to good outcomes and whether any of them represent obligations apart from the resulting consequences. Format: Use the APA Style Guide, 7th edition. A useful online summary of the guide is available here at the APA OWL (Links to an external site.). Use the Student Paper format – a sample is available on the lead page at the URL listed. If you use sources outside of the textbook, use the proper APA (author, date) inline citation style and add a properly formatted bibliographic entry in a ‘References’ section at the end of the paper. To cite material from the textbook, no bibliographical entry is needed, and please use the following conventions: for readings and case studies where an author is credited, give the author(s) last name, followed by [EAP] and the page number. Example: (Kant, [EAP], p, 77). If the material cited comes from an uncredited case study or one of the author’s introductions, cite simply as [EAP] and followed by page number. For example, “When you think of noble work, work truly worth doing, you think of the professional ([EAP], p.1)”.
Please submit your document in MS Word docx format, or as a pdf file.

Artist Video Project
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You will be making a video presentation.
Pick an artist you are interested in from any time period, working in any medium, except, as in DO NOT PICK Frida Kahlo, Diego Riviera, Pablo Picasso, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Bob Ross, Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali. (Sorry these artists are too familiar. I want you to find an artist you don’t know much about). Take a chance on a film director or a sculptor or ceramicist. But it must be a VISUAL artist. Research that artist and address ALL of these prompts:
the history of their life,
events happening at the time they live or lived and were working,
other art movements happening at the same time they were working,
their theories on art,
what if any art movement they belong or belonged to,
a summary of their body of work- did they pioneer a new direction in their medium,
what were the main elements and principles of design they tend or tended to use,
what of the 6 functions does their art employ,
what art criticism have they received (which of the theories are applied to their work) and do you agree or disagree with that assessment, does the artist?
You’ll have to read not only about the artist, but articles written about their work (from art magazines for example, books written) and research the time period in which they were working.Remember to cite resources correctly and use your own words.
Write a script for you to use for your presentation. Then you will record your presentation (screen and/or you) using Studio and upload it to this discussion. (Instructions below).
Your notes (expanded upon) and thoughts for the presentation should be written clearly, so you can use it as a script. (FYI to be sure you have enough information prepared for the oral presentation you will record= 500-600 words is the approximate equivalent of a 5-6 minute speech), create a powerpoint (or equivalent) presentation (include key points, images of work, the artist, other artist’s work going on at that time, etc) and present it to the class. Plan on approximately a 5-6 minute presentation ONLY. Be concise!
After uploading your own video, View classmates videos so you can learn about even more artists. Respond to 2 other presentations within 1 day of the due date. Pay attention to the Due Date!
So:
Research your artist.
Write a script and create a visual presentation to record according to the prompts above.
Record your screen and/or you, using Studio, while presenting your material. Be sure to keep it to 5-6 minutes!
Upload your recording to the discussion, being SURE it is visible without being downloaded. Extra Credit: If you dress as the artist and give us a little insight into their personality or persona you will receive 10 extra points 🙂
Use Canvas Studio to make your video. You can watch the how to video and/or read the instructions just below it.
Instructions to record screen in Studio (Links to an external site.)
Instructions to record with webcam in Studio (Links to an external site.)
Then upload it to the reply in this discussion. Here are the step by step instructions for it.upload instructions

For Paper only: Showcase how the Humanities applies to everyday life. Choose a work of art and interpret what the artist is trying to convey in terms of human life/living. Be critical, and identify/apply key themes and characteristics learned from our course. Draw connections with your personal life. Write a 6-7-page paper using 2 or more sources. 1 outside source and 1 source from our class. Papers must be at least 6 total pages long and follow standard MLA formatting (typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins). Please cite (using MLA) all of the required sources and have a Works Cited page.
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/andrew-marv…
What was Andrew Marvell trying to say in ‘To His Coy Mistress?’ What was your overall interpretation of the work? (Use close reading here)
what Andrew Marvell trying to say in ‘To His Coy Mistress was hard for me to understand at first, after reading a few times I was still a little confused but picked up the rhyming towards the end, as well as Marvell talking about his lover. “Coy Mistress” is when someone pretends to be shy and quiet. overall the work of Marvell had such a deep meaning, i wasn’t able to catch it the first time i read it. In “To His Coy Mistress”, I first thought it was his way of speaking his love to a dying lover. After continuing to read on it was clear they had not been together long enough for that as he says “My vegetable love should grow”. When looking at the title, it seems to be hinting at a flirty mistress, and then followed by the lines “to adore each breast”, and “That long-preserved virginity” I was lead to think he was asking her to have sex for the first time. A little unsure about that because it is worded really weird at parts but let me know.

This is your resume for getting a job. Describe in a minimum of 300 words the reasons why you would make an excellent team member/employee for a team/organization. Include all attributes that you feel apply. Do not just bullet them; give your ability validation to be hired for a position. Be honest while exemplifying the strong qualities that make you a qualified candidate for a position on the team and for completing a project assignment. Tell what leadership experiences you have held. This for example in resume

First Grade lesson ( Characteristic of a Bug )After reviewing the SIOP and sample lesson plans for the grade levels of your choice, develop a differentiated lesson plan in any of the following content areas: mathematics, science, social studies, arts, language arts, health education or physical education. The teaching context for this lesson plan is as follows: the class is a general education class for a grade level of your choice. The students come from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. In this class, there are several English language learners. They do not all share the same home language; none of them speak Spanish. Some are at a beginning level of English language development; some are at an intermediate level; and some are at an advanced level. Include the following in your lesson plan:
1. Differentiated components in the lesson to address EACH of the three proficiency language levels – beginning, intermediate and advanced. 2. The home language and culture of an ELL group of your choice 3. Student use of technology in the lesson, such as an application like Kahoot, Nearpod, or Zoom
SIOP lessons and activities
http://www.cal.org/siop/lesson-plansLinks to an external site.
SIOP Interactive Activity Design Template
https://www.cal.org/siop/pdfs/lesson-plans/cal-siop-activity-interactive-design-template.pdf

I need an essay using the 3 sources that I am going to give below
one is from the pdf file below that says “Sula database”, the other source is the following link 
https://www.litcharts.com/lit/sula/themes    
and the following is the novel “Sula” by Toni Morrison that I am going to leave in another file below.  
the thesis statement has to be “The contrast between the relationship between him and his mother and his interaction with his mother highlights a very profound impact on each woman’s maternal influence and social roles, revealing the complex interaction between maternal bonds and personal identity.”
Below I will also leave the file with the more specific instructions on how to do the essay in the file “Essay 1 Instructions and Topics(3).docx”
In addition to what it is about and has to be talked about in the essay, it deals with topic number 7 “Contrast Nel’s relationship to her mother and Sula’s interaction with her mother. Remember to take a position in your thesis that establishes the significance of the contrast”
I can also leave another file below on how the essay can be well structured. ( MLA_Template.docx)
literary
analysis essay should be between 2 ½ and 3 pages (600 to 750 words), not including
the Works Cited page, and should be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12-point font
Thank you.