Define the term parasocial relationship; Give an example of a parasocial relationship–include your own experience or a real-life example (eg: fandom networks, friends who are really into specific characters/celebrities, etc.); What do you think about this concept?;

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Write a 2 to 3 page paper in APA format (title page, header, and properly cited sources) answering the following prompts. Use at least 3 credible (legitimate news or educational sites…no blogs or open source sites) or scholarly sources in the paper.
Please keep in mind that the sample paper is only for APA formatting. The paper should have a title page, correct headings, and sources cited correctly in the text and in a references section. All content requirements are in the prompts. The title page and references section do NOT count as written work.
• Define the term parasocial relationship;
• Give an example of a parasocial relationship–include your own experience or a real-life example (eg: fandom networks, friends who are really into specific characters/celebrities, etc.);
• What do you think about this concept?;
• Why do you think you or other people form parasocial relationships? Use the articles and sources provided to you in Module 9 to get started with this question. Back up your claims with sources.

Is the increasing use of social media leading to more enhanced, meaningful connections than ever before, or is it detrimental to people’s relationships with one another? Can real relationships begin on social media?

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Using social media has become a way of life. We can now easily connect with old friends, keep in touch with people across the world, and even form relationships with people we may never meet face-to-face.

Is the increasing use of social media leading to more enhanced, meaningful connections than ever before, or is it detrimental to people’s relationships with one another?

Can real relationships begin on social media? Consider these questions as you write an essay on your position regarding whether the use of social media is beneficial or harmful for creating and maintaining relationships.

Do you prefer public speaking in more traditional, in-person environments, or do you enjoy the technology-driven presentations of the 21st century? Why do you think it will be important for you to be able to do both successfully?

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Create a narrated slideshow (your voice recorded over slides) at the end of your SPCH 219 experience. This narrated slideshow will focus on assessing your public speaking and presentation skills at the end of the course as well as reflecting upon all that you have learned.
Content
Create an introduction, body, and conclusion based upon what you’ve learned about strong, effective presentation content. Your narrated slideshow should address the following:
1. Now that you’ve developed many kinds of speeches in the SPCH 219 course, what is your comfort level with presenting in the 21st century? Describe your level of public speaking anxiety.

2. Do you prefer public speaking in more traditional, in-person environments, or do you enjoy the technology-driven presentations of the 21st century? Why do you think it will be important for you to be able to do both successfully?

3. Describe the way you now approach preparing for a presentation. What have you learned about preparing for a speech based on the presentation ecosystem? 4. Discuss your thoughts on the three elements of the presentation ecosystem. Which piece or pieces are you most comfortable with? Which piece or pieces will need additional practice in the future? 5. What are the top 3 most important lessons you learned from your experience in SPCH 219?

Explain cultural factors that influence the development of ethical relationships in or between cultures. Evaluate the different perspectives on the ethics of developing, maintaining, or ending relationships in members of different cultural groups?

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In a paper 1,000-1,250 words, complete the following:

1. Explain cultural factors that influence the development of ethical relationships in or between cultures.

2. Evaluate the different perspectives on the ethics of developing, maintaining, or ending relationships in members of different cultural groups?

3. Explain how differing cultural values and norms may influence conflict styles.

4. Give specific illustrations that show different conflict styles of people from different cultures.

5. Project must have a minimum of five scholarly sources.

Discuss the relationship between the audience and the television industry. Using examples from television and from critical work in the area, determine where, when, and why either group assumes control of the producer–audience relationship

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Write a research essay of 2500 words that integrates library research and primary sources (i.e., television shows) as you critically explore a topic of interest. You are expected to use at least three (3) external sources in your paper, and to refer to specific television shows as often as possible to support your arguments. Main Topic: Discuss the relationship between the audience and the television industry. Using examples from television and from critical work in the area, determine where, when, and why either group assumes control of the producer–audience relationship. What degree of understanding does each party have of its situation in relation to the other party? Are there any miscalculations? Finally, evaluate whether television supports the dominant hegemony or whether the audience drives the progression of television.

Imagine how different leaders respond after a crisis situation such as the immediate days after a Level 4 hurricane. Describe how leaders react based on their leadership style. How do responders show appreciation to folks involved? Do they expect special recognition?

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What is the most creative “thank you” you’ve ever given or received in a work setting? Have you ever wondered why the Queen of England knighted Paul McCartney of the Beatles? What would it mean if your photo essay in a weekly newspaper won the Pulitzer Prize? Would you go to kindergarten if your daughter won Student of the Month? How much trouble was it to get all the thank you notes written for graduation or wedding gifts? Do you bristle with cynicism when management rewards people you don’t particularly admire as “employee of the month” because the person can bully folks into meeting department production goals?

Step 2 Research.
Go to the library, stop in a bookstore, or use your favorite search engine to generate ideas. Use keywords such as “employee performance,” “national recognition,” “international awards,” “recognition ideas,” or “awards programs” for ideas that express appreciation.

Step 3 Write a report.
Write 1-2 page APA formatted paper that includes the following:

Imagine how different leaders respond after a crisis situation such as the immediate days after a Level 4 hurricane. Describe how leaders react based on their leadership style. How do responders show appreciation to folks involved? Do they expect special recognition?
Compare those kinds of awards and recognition for a crisis response to the ways different leaders and supervisors might show appreciation for every day “just doing my job” situations, such as working overtime or mentoring a new employee? What motivates you to say thank you? How and when do you show appreciation?

“When people say vicious and aggressive things online that they would never say in person, they are flaming.” (McCornack and Ortiz, p. 75) Cite the sentence from the textbook you are quoting. Explain what the concept sentence means in your own words.

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Pick one concept from chapter 10 that you’ve observed in your daily life or that interests you.
Pick a sentence from the textbook that you will quote to kick off your observation paper.
“Good words are more difficult to find than emeralds.” Ptahhotep (McCornack and Ortiz, p. 13)
“Following the perception process, you often want explanations for why things are happening the way that they are.” (McCornack and Ortiz, p. 43)
“When people say vicious and aggressive things online that they would never say in person, they are flaming.” (McCornack and Ortiz, p. 75)
Cite the sentence from the textbook you are quoting.
Explain what the concept sentence means in your own words. Do not copy directly from any source. Read the source and then put that into your own words — that’s called paraphrasing, and it’s essential.
Describe your personal experiences observing this concept in your daily life. Provide examples of what you’ve observed. Clearly show that you thoroughly understand the one concept you are discussing. Don’t use personal names, but do use your own experiences as the bulk of this observation paper.

What is nonverbal communication? Is it easy to rely on nonverbal cues to communicate? What are the advantages and challenges?

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Have fun with family or friends (at home/virtually/online)! You will play charades! Depending on how many people you have, you can even form groups and compete. The basic rule is that one or more people will act out a word/phrase nonverbally and cannot talk, and the other one or more people will guess.

A moderator can make flash cards and choose words for guessing, or you can make use of some game apps or online platform

Discuss and then write up your answers to the following questions (note the length and format requirements in your syllabus).

Discussions:

  1. What is nonverbal communication?
  2. Is it easy to rely on nonverbal cues to communicate? What are the advantages and challenges?
  3. Do people interpret the same nonverbal cue in exactly the same way? Why?
  4. Do people use nonverbal cues in the same way (as a habit or an ability)? Why?
  5. Other thoughts from this activity? Other intake?

Write a memo to your local City Council regarding an issue in public safety that would benefit from research and to introduce to the City Council why adequate funding is necessary to support these research activities.

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In the Unit 1 discussion, you examined several different examples of how research is used in public safety to find areas of improvement and how it became the foundation to improve practice. Recognizing the importance of research in public safety, your task is to write a memo to your local City Council regarding an issue in public safety that would benefit from research and to introduce to the City Council why adequate funding is necessary to support these research activities. Additionally, introduce to the members of the Council the potential issues that can occur if research is undertaken that does not adhere to the scientific method.
The specific steps are as follows:
Locate an issue in public safety, within your local community, where research could help improve a practice.
Construct a 3-page memo with the following sections:
Introduction to the issue
Explanation of the importance of research as it relates to your chosen issue
Overview of the scientific method
Potential concerns when the scientific method is not used
Use no fewer than 6 scholarly resources.

Write a 1000-word short analysis paper in which you analyze a television show. Your analysis must include a discussion of its innovation or lack of innovation, the nature of its production techniques, its main or recurring themes (as outlined in the course), and its underlying social messages (hegemonic values).

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Write a 1000-word short analysis paper in which you analyze a television show. Your analysis must include a discussion of its innovation or lack of innovation, the nature of its production techniques, its main or recurring themes (as outlined in the course), and its underlying social messages (hegemonic values). You must also provide an overall evaluation of the show or campaign in your conclusion. You should use both course material and external academic sources related to the study of television in these essays, and cite and reference these sources appropriately, using APA Style.