Summarise in your own words the key arguments and claims put forward in each article, and evaluate each source, as they relate to the evolution of audiences from the perspective of your discipline.

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1200-1500 words (250 -300 words per article)
Students are required to undertake a literature search to locate scholarly articles on the topic of audiences, how they have evolved over the last twenty years, and the implications for their particular discipline (e.g journalism, public relations, sports media, marcomm). From that research, students then need to construct an annotated bibliography from the five most relevant sources. Your work needs to summarise in your own words the key arguments and claims put forward in each article, and evaluate each source, as they relate to the evolution of audiences from the perspective of your discipline. A template will be provided for this assessment.
Assessment criteria
Identification of relevant scholarly articles – 9
Ability to identify, summarise and evaluate the key arguments from the literature as it relates to the topic –
Accuracy of expression, grammar and punctuation – 4
Correct referencing (APA or Harvard) – 3

Develop your position. Include three supporting statements for your position and develop these arguments with examples and evidence.

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PositionPaper:70pointsInstructionsIn this paper, you will assert a position about oneterm associated with the topic of gender identities. You will select this termfrom alimited list that appears before the grading rubric.Yourclearly stated positionwill besupported by examplesfrom your personal observationsand experiencesin addition to material fromrelevant courselectures,textbookreadings, and external scholarly sources.**

1.State yourposition with respectto the term.Expressyour thesisclearlyina one concise sentence, and locateyourposition statement in the introduction of your essay. For example, you might choose “cisgender” as your term and then state the followingposition: Cisgendered identities are privileged in workplace contexts.

2.Explain your understanding of the term. Define and explain the term, supporting your understanding of it withproperly cited sources. Thisexplanation provides the history, background,and use of the term, and it does not need to be connected to the position you are taking.For example, you could explain when and how cisgender became a term used to describegender identities and how it is linked to the sex-gender binary.

3.Developyour position. Include threesupporting statements for your position and developthese arguments with examples and evidence. For example, your position on gender identities could be supported by a statement about leave policies in organizations that are exclusively granted to “mothers and fathers.” You would then provide an explanation of how you connect this policy to cisgender privilege. Again, all sources (course related or otherwise) must be cited properly.Your discussionwill bemore persuasive if supported by authoritative evidence rather than opinion.

4.Address any obvious orsubtle criticisms ofyour position.Think about why someone would disagree with your position.Academic publishing thrives on debate and disagreements among scholars on almost any given topic. If you can find research that critiques your position, cite it. Again, this will make your discussion more substantive and persuasive. Presentat least twocounterarguments, and explainhow your position can refute these.For example, someone may argue that laws protect workers who face discrimination based on gender. How can your position on cisgender explain thatprivilege for this group stillexists despite laws and policies regarding gender? You may not write that there are “no criticisms” ofyour position.This will result in a 0 for this section of the paper.

**You must citea minimum oftwo peer-reviewed academic journal articles(not in the textbook)in addition toa minimum of two references toarticles in thetextbook.These sources offer more in-depth information about yourtopicand support for your arguments. The ASU library is the best place to begin your research for sources. Although you may also use books, non-academic articles, popular press magazines,websites and blogs, noneof these will count towardthe aboverequired sources.Please watch the short video tutorials on our Canvas site foran overview of how to search for peer-reviewed articlesand avoid plagiarism. Format

•Developyourtopicin1500–2000words.

•Giveyourpaperameaningfultitle:“PositionPaper”isagenericassignmentname,notanappropriatetitle.

•FollowtheGeneralPaperGuidelinespostedonCanvas,includingAPAcitationstyleandformat.

•Do notuse theparticularcisgender example provided here as your position. Suggestions

•Think carefully before stating your position.You want to take a position that can be clearly supported by compelling evidence.

•Make sure your argument primarily and predominantlyasserts your position rather than attacking another’s position.

•Choose persuasiveand credible academic sources to supportyour ideas.The topics below—from which you will select oneterm—are taken from Module 1 lectures and readings.Topicstransgender intersexuality femininity masculinity heteronormativity heterosexualitytranssexuality queer cisgender

What is the role of the information and news media in the shaping of political opinions?

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Assignment Content
Imagine you are a news editor. You have been asked to respond to an online discussion thread regarding how information media has affected American culture.
Answer each of the following questions in 100 to 150 words:
Does the information media have social responsibility? If yes, in what ways? If not, why not?
What is the role of the information and news media in the shaping of political opinions?
How have electronic media and their convergence transformed journalism and news consumption
How are standards in journalism still relevant and important in today’s media, opinion, and media-saturated world
What role does satire have in the news today? How have programs and websites such as The Daily Show and The Onion provided a separate space for commentary on the news and news providers?
Illustrate your responses with specific examples.
Submit your assignment.
Refer to the following required learning activities:
Week 4 Electronic Reserve Readings
TEDTalks: Markham Nolan
TEDTalks: The Secret U.S. Prisons You’ve Never Heard of Before
Be sure to use the above course materials as sources, along with any outside source you may need. Cite them directly in the paper using proper APA form.

Discuss any or all of the following: LinkedIn Learning: “Graphic Design Foundations: Typography” with Ina Saltz (Links to an external site.); the journal article, “When Worlds Collide;” and/or the website, Clean Up Your Mess.

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Discuss any or all of the following: LinkedIn Learning: “Graphic Design Foundations: Typography” with Ina Saltz (Links to an external site.); the journal article, “When Worlds Collide;” and/or the website, Clean Up Your Mess. Post a revised draft of Assignment 1 – Design Principles Analysis Essay in a separate thread.
You must post one original thread in order to enter the forum. Write: (1) what you already knew, which was reinforced in this module’s presentations, (2) what you learned for the first time during this module’s presentations, and (3) what parts of this module are you most unclear about. Minimum word length for initial posts: 300 words.
Afterward, read at least three classmates’ postings and reply to at least two of them, trying to answer your classmates’ questions about what was unclear to them. Minimum word length for replies: 100 words.
In other words, observe the 3-2-1 rule: read at least 3, reply to at least 2, and contribute at least 1 initial post (but more are encouraged). No partial credit—all or nothing points.

What is the effect on the CF protein and why?

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1. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease, in which a gene has a mutation.
a. What is the effect on the CF protein and why? CF occurs because of mutations in the gene that makes a protein called CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator). A person with CF produces abnormal CFTR protein — or no CFTR protein at all, which causes the body to make thick, sticky mucus instead of the thin, watery kind
b. The CF protein is an ion transporter, important for facilitated diffusion of Cl- ions out of the cell. Where in/on the cell is this located? Can Cl- ions move out of the cell without this protein? Why/why not? (your answer should include something about polar molecules).
c. Based on the answer to (b) above, you would expect the osmotic gradient of these cells to change. What happens to osmosis and why?
d. This leads to very thick mucus in the patient’s lungs. Why?
2. One function of membrane proteins is to function as receptors for extra cellular signals. This function will be highly relevant to many topics in A&P I and II. For example, opioid receptors function in the brain. Referencing the analogy of the “lock and key”, explain the following:
a. What natural substances bind opioid receptors in a normal situation? What is the effect of this on the brain?
b. What happens when heroin binds these opiod receptors in the brain? How is this different than the “normal ligand” for these receptors?
c. What is the effect of Narcan on binding of heroin to opiod receptors? Explain how this makes it possible for Narcan to reverse a heroin overdose.
3. The cell cycle must be tightly regulated and must occur correctly. When problems occur in the cell cycle, abnormal growth can occur. Mutations in specific genes can cause problems in proteins important for cell cycle regulation. BRCA-1 was the first “breast cancer” gene found by researchers and is important for allowing “DNA repair” after replication.
a. In which phase of the cell cycle is BRCA-1 important? Explain your answer.
b. If one copy of the BRCA-1 gene is mutated, why would a patient have an increased risk of cancer?
c. Is BRCA-1 considered a tumor suppressor gene or a proto-oncogene? Explain your answer.
d. Patients with a BRCA-1 mutation may elect to have a double mastectomy and/or a hysterectomy even if there is no evidence of BRCA related cancer in their body. If you had a patient with a BRCA-1 mutation, would you counsel them to have a surgery such as this? Support your answer.
4. Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria occurs when the protein important for stabilizing the nuclear membrane is defective.
a. What do you think would happen to these cells? Why?
b. What problem does the patient have and why?
c. Is this disease passed down directly from parent to child? Support your answer.
This site is worth looking at to help you answer this question. http://www.progeriaresearch.org/about_progeria/

Analyze the speech in terms of its persuasive effectiveness.

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This paper is an analysis of the language and nonverbal characteristics of a famous persuasive presentation. The History Channel has a video collection of famous political speeches. Select one speech for analysis.
Analyze the speech in terms of its persuasive effectiveness. The paper is to include an analysis of the speech in terms of two language features (e.g., language intensity, powerful and powerless language styles, vividness, ultimate terms, see Gass & Seiter, 2018, chapter 7 for additional possibilities) and two nonverbal features (e.g., kinesics, paralinquistic cues, haptics, eye behavior, physical appearance, see Gass & Seiter, 2018, chapter 8 for additional possibilities).
In other words, this paper requires you to develop an argument for the persuasive effectiveness of the speech by referring to specific language and nonverbal features. The paper should include quotes from the speech (language) and descriptions of the speaker’s nonverbal behaviors.
Guidelines:
Your paper should be three to four-pages and written using APA formatting.
The paper will have a minimum of four paragraphs: introduction (describing the speech and its historical context); argument as to the effectiveness of language aspects of the speech; argument as to the effectiveness of the nonverbal aspects of the speech; and conclusion. Be sure to include a title page and reference page in correct APA formatting.
The Gass and Seiter (2018) text should be referenced in your paper, especially as you define the two language and two nonverbal behaviors that are the focus of your analysis. Two additional sources are required to provide the historical context of the speech.

Identify a personal example or a commercial/advertising campaign that illustrates psychological inconsistency.

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Identify a personal example or a commercial/advertising campaign that illustrates psychological inconsistency. Describe the example and demonstrate how principles of cognitive dissonance theory can explain how contradictory decisions and behaviors are resolved. You might also consider the different routes for resolving inconsistencies presented in Gass and Seiter (2018), chapter 3.
Guidelines:
Your paper should be three pages and written using APA formatting.
The paper will have a minimum of four paragraphs: introduction; description of a personal or commercial/advertisement illustrating a psychological inconsistency; analysis of the example in terms of principles of cognitive dissonance theory, defining the principles/concepts prior to analysis; and conclusion. The conclusion should include a reflection of the application of cognitive dissonance theory to your personal and professional lives.
Be sure to include a title page and reference page in correct APA formatting.
The Gass and Seiter (2018) text should be referenced in your paper, especially as you define principles of cognitive dissonance.

Explain Elaboration Likelihood Model, defining the central and peripheral routes of persuasion.

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Throughout this week, keep a log of social influence attempts that come your way. Pick two and analyze the attempts in terms of the Elaboration Likelihood Model of Persuasion, especially focusing on whether you processed the attempt through the central or peripheral route of persuasion.
Guidelines:
Your paper should be three pages and written using APA formatting.
The paper will have a minimum of four paragraphs: introduction, analysis of social influence attempt 1, analysis of social influence attempt 2, and conclusion. Be sure to include a title page and reference page in correct APA formatting.
The Gass and Seiter (2018) text should be referenced in your paper, especially as you explain Elaboration Likelihood Model, defining the central and peripheral routes of persuasion.

Choose one of the following three media ads (aka “texts”) and undertake a close ideological analysis of it, revealing its underlying ideological assumptions.

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Essays need to show understanding of the essay question, media materials, and article(s), and to provide evidence to make their points and organisation to build an argument. Students also need to demonstrate success in expression and referencing. All students are strongly advised to consult the Essay marking rubric (included in this Handbook and on FLO) before starting.
Essay question: choose one of the following three media ads (aka “texts”) and undertake a close ideological analysis of it, revealing its underlying ideological assumptions. Please just choose ONE: I chose Gillette “we believe” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koPmuEyP3a0&feature=emb_logo
, after that identify the major one (or possibly two) ideologies at work and analyse how it is expressed. Ideologies could include any of the following: consumerism; militarism; nationalism; regionalism; pro-family ideology; white supremacy / ideologies of race; ideologies of gender.

Based on what you have learned in Bevan, what are some specific verbal and nonverbal messages or behaviors you might use to restore equity in a close relationship?

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For this final assignment, you will demonstrate the knowledge you have gained in this class by reporting on the findings of the four exercises you have done throughout this class and then connecting those experiences to key themes from class. This final paper will be 5 to 6.5 pages (1200 to 1600 words) long and include citations to your textbook, at least one course reading, and two course videos.

To begin, you need to complete your Week 5 Exercise (see instructions below). Be sure to use and cite Bevan in your response, for any choice you make. Once you have completed the Week 5 Exercise, read the instructions below to learn how to complete the entire notebook.

Relationship equity

  • Report on a time when you felt you were in an unbalanced relationship.
  • Did you feel under benefited or over benefited?
  • Based on what you have learned in Bevan, what are some specific verbal and nonverbal messages or behaviors you might use to restore equity in a close relationship?
  • How would you use different messages or behaviors if you were under benefited versus over benefited?