Category: Communications and Media

Editorial: NOUN: an article in a newspaper or other periodical or on a website presenting the opinion of the publisher, writer, or editor
Argument/commentary. Several other sources refer to it as an “opinionated news story”.
commentary. Your assignment it to pick a relevant, timely, controversial issue and really craft an editorial to get people to hear your perspective and (hopefully) side with you. This is NOT a research essay although you need at least 3 source of support. Remember, the key is how you craft and back up your argument. The key categories for grading are:
• A clear thesis supported by logical and convincing evidence
• Strong organization
Proper MLA formatting (including intext citations and at least 3 “Works Cited”
• Excellent grammar and mechanics

Description:
For this assignment, you will write a paper analyzing the six stages of an interpersonal relationship you have had or one from television or movies.
Instructions:
Review the six stages of interpersonal relationships and the types of messages associated with each stage in the textbook and in the learning activities.
Review interpersonal relationship types and the theories of interpersonal communication in the textbook and in the learning activities.
Think of a relationship from your past that demonstrates the stages of a relationship.
Write a three- to four-page paper, not counting the title page and the references page, analyzing that relationship from the contact stage to conclusion.
Your paper should include a discussion of the stages of interpersonal relationships and the types of messages associated with each stage.
Suggested structure: Introduction paragraph that includes a main idea, multiple body paragraphs with evidence and support, and conclusion paragraph that wraps it up.
If for some reason you do not want to write about a relationship you have had, you can analyze a relationship from a television series or movie. Include links to clips or refer to specific episodes or time markers in the show(s) or film(s). Alternately, you can also write about the relationship of a close friend or family member.
Assignment Submission:
The use of outside resources is strongly recommended, and all papers must be cited and written in current APA format.
When you have completed the assignment, select the “Submit Assignment” button at the top of these instructions and choose a format for submitting your assignment.

Guidelines for Evaluations
1. Please choose a music speech from one of your classmates. Because the
evaluations are in assignments rather than discussion questions, no one will see
it but me.
2. You will write a two paragraph evaluation (double-spaced).
3. You may choose to evaluate 2-4 of the following categories listed below.
Categories:
Organization: transition, depth, and time
Main points: made sense ; supported central idea
Ethics and Audience Analysis
Supporting Material/Evidence
Visual Aids
Dynamics: extemporaneous; enthusiastic
Vocal and Verbal Qualities: rate; volume; inflection; language and grammar
Body and Facial Qualities: gestures; posture; eye contact
Introductions and conclusions
4. Please provide detail as to why you believe the category was strong or in need of improvement.

Reply to the two posts below SEPARATELY (3 citations per response)
Use the 2 sources attached
In your responses, look at their analyses and determine if their reasoning is sound or not and why.
Post #1
Upon reflection of my professional career, one contributor towards a failed communication attempt would be the “withholding of information” (Vaughan, 2012). I work for a privately owned company, and after having worked with the CEO for a short period of time in our corporate office, alongside some of the top executive members of the company, it would eventually become apparent to me that the CEO was very particular about certain information being made accessible to others in the company. Though fortunate enough to be given an opportunity to work with them, at the time of my tenure with the company, I was still at an associate level, and much younger and more timid in personality. When I was tasked with a project with collecting information to present to our CEO, I had consulted other members of other departments for help in gathering the information. When approached for help though, the members of the other departments were reluctant to share, and gave me the runaround as to why they could not access them. Some people were vague about it, and said that they were having “technical difficulties”, and others were more upfront, stating that they would need permission first before sharing.
At first, I had just presumed that this was standard protocol, but upon further inquiring, I learned that each department head and manager was instructed that any information (pertaining to the matter of which I was working on) was privileged information, and would require permission from essentially the CEO himself. Needless to say, I found this to be very odd, as it was the CEO himself that delegated and assigned my team the project. Eventually, the project assigned to my team was re-tasked to another group, and we were reassigned to another task.
To this day, I was never given an explanation as to why that particular information was so sensitive. In any case, the hindrance in the communication that I experienced during this ordeal definitely contributed to the problems I had faced when trying to accomplish my task, which lends itself to say that if communication lines were more open and transparent, situations like the one I had encountered years ago with our CEO could have been avoided all together.
Works Cited:
Vaughan, David. (January 2012). The Top 5 Reasons Communications Fail. Website. https://www.tmcnet.com/topics/articles/253113-top-five-reasons-communications-fail.htm
Post #2
Vaughan’s (2012) article regarding communication fails is definitely relatable to anyone who transitioned to a remote-based job. The “fail” that stood out the most to me focused on overly complex messages.
I was working as a phone agent at a call center when the COVID-19 pandemic began. Over 1500 call center agents had to transition from in-office to a work-at-home setup within the course of a single week. Because our position requires the handling of payment information and other sensitive customer information, we couldn’t just connect our computers to our wifi and work. Instead, our equipment had to be hard-wired to an ethernet connection, implementing the use of an “Aruba device” that transfored our own personal WIFI into a secure Disney connection. The Aruba device made the process rather confusing, as it involved multiple ethernet cables going into different ports on the wifi router, computer, and Aruba device. All agents were sent home with a printout that contained step-by-step instructions on how to get the process done. The process was complex, even for someone that may consider themselves tech-savvy.
The communication was a failed communication because it was hastily written, and was extremely complicated to understand. Had the communications team included photos of each step (showing where each cable went), or even a link to a video that showed the installation process, agents would have likely had an easier time installing the Aruba device in their homes.
References
Vaughan, D. (2012, January 9). The top five reasons communications fail. TMCNET. Retrieved from The Top Five Reasons Communications Fail (tmcnet.com)

Create a full-length outline of your Course Project (i.e. a map of what you plan to discuss in your paper). This means you need to choose between your two possible topics, (my topic: communication and emotions) do further research, and come up with a working thesis statement. Then create an outline of what you will cover in your paper and how you will support your thesis statement. Your outline should also include a list the sources you would like to use in your paper (remember you must have at least three sources in your paper). If you aren’t sure how to create an outline, see the instructions and video below.
You should review the requirements of your Course Project Instructions Download Course Project Instructions download before you complete your draft. How to Create an Outline
To create an outline:
Place your thesis statement at the beginning.
List the major points that support your thesis. Label them in Roman Numerals (I, II, III, etc.).
List supporting ideas or arguments for each major point. Label them in capital letters (A, B, C, etc.).
If applicable, continue to sub-divide each supporting idea until your outline is fully developed. Label them 1, 2, 3, etc., and then a, b, c, etc.

Models of Interpersonal Communication
The discussion assignment provides a forum for discussing relevant topics for this week based on the course competencies covered.
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.
Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial postings. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing a point of view with a rationale, challenging an aspect of the discussion, or indicating a relationship between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Cite sources in your responses to other classmates.
Models of Interpersonal Communication
In this assignment, you will apply the models of communication to a communication you have taken part in or have observed.
In this week’s reading, you will read about the following models of communication:
Action
Interaction
Transaction
Using the South University Online Library, the Internet, and your text readings, research further on the aforementioned models of communication. Think about a recent conversation you have had or have observed and apply these models to that conversation.
On the basis of your research, understanding, and analysis of your conversation, respond to the following:
Briefly describe the conversation you have had or observed. If you are not comfortable discussing a conversation of your own, feel free to use a conversation from a television program or a movie you have recently viewed. What subject was being discussed? What was said? Provide a brief summary of the conversation.
Choose one of the three models of communication that most accurately fits the conversation. What did you learn about why the conversation was effective or ineffective by applying this communication model? Did the concepts of noise and feedback influence the conversation? How?
Now that you have used the models of communication to analyze the conversation, discuss how the conversation or how a future conversation could be more effective using the prescriptive suggestions and principles of competent communication.

You assume the role of an employee. review the communication policies and information of two managers, and respond accordingly with interests, questions, and preferences of your own.
Assuming the role of a manager, I will want fellow employees to know that my communication style will be explicit. I will set clear and concise expectations from not only them but from management. I will want everyone to understand that I have an open door policy and building trust among one another is very important to me. Any issues or problems that arise will be handled discreetly and with the utmost concern whether personal or professional. I will encourage a positive environment where people will feel comfortable knowing their voice matters. I will also ensure that people know when they are doing a good job and when there needs to be improvement. I will ensure monthly and/or quarterly meetings or tailgates are held to advise of any changes being made, making sure everyone is on the same page.
Communication is one of the most important things to me, especially being in a management role. All too often people feel left out of the loop and the moral in the environment can drop when management does not take the time to relay information, keeping everyone up to speed. Making expectations clear for both sides and upholding your side can drastically alter for the better the behavior of the employees. It may seem cliche, however, “Leading by example” could not be more true when in a management role. Leading with morals, integrity, hard work, communication, and building trust are truly keys to success within any organization.

You assume the role of an employee. review the communication policies and information of two managers, and respond accordingly with interests, questions, and preferences of your own.
As I assume the role of a manager, I want to work together as one collaborative team to meet goals and deadlines. I want to have a positive work environment that encourages innovation and promotes team. I am here to work alongside all of you to help meet these goals. I have an open-door policy; you are all welcome to come to me anytime. My office is a safe place and I encourage all of you to come to me with any ideas or issues that may arise. Anything that is discussed behind closed doors, stays behind closed doors. My office is a judgment-free zone!
In saying that communication is so important to me and I believe it is the key to success. I will have open communication with all of you verbally and written. I want you all to be successful and I will do my best to help you reach your full potential. I welcome emails as well as meetings in person. I want you all to feel comfortable and create a trusting environment. Open communication helps create transparency and everyone on the same page. This will help reduce and eliminate most conflicts as well as make sure we all understand the vision of our company. It is important that you understand why you are doing what you are doing and what is expected of all of you. I will try to meet with you all routinely so understand these expectations and how you are performing. This will also provide time for you to let me know you are performing and that I can do anything differently. Working together will help us meet the goals and vision of the company!

This week we will learn how staying on top of technology in the workplace helps us to work smarter and efficiently. For this week’s discussion, reflect on your own technology skills and how and where they can improve.
In paragraph one, identify a technological skill that you are good at. Explain why you are proficient in that skill.
In paragraph two, identify a technology skill that you are not as good at. Explain how you plan to improve that skill.

Dear Writer,
Hello,
Please write a high-quality Research Proposal for the degree of PhD in Media and Communication Studies, with absolutely regard to the instructions I provided for you.
First, please find an attractive, interesting Topic within the area I defined. The topic shall be unique, up to date compared with the media studies’ research trends, not-too-general, not very similar to the topics in dissertation databases, and shall bear the potential and depth for writing a PhD-level dissertation about.
Then, please write a high-quality research proposal that includes:
Topic;
Abstarct
Research Question
Research Objectives
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology (Research Design)
Contribution to Knowledge
Time frame (Study Plan or Study Schedule)
Bibliography (Reference List); as well as any element that you think it is necessary to be added. In addition, the Study Plan or Schedule shall be about the steps and planning to be taken for completing the dissertation within 3 to 4 years.
I am personally inclined to Qualitative Methods, yet, the priority is quality, so do whatever you deem appropriate.
NOTE: Now, as for the Topic’s subject, imagine an area whose boundaries are made of the explanation I have given; please do not take this explanation as a topic itself, but rather, find a topic within this area which is explained. I am giving this explanation, so that you could assume the area and context of my research proposal, therefore, please find a topic within it.
Please avoid topics about COVID-19 or directly about LGBTQ+, yet referring to gender-related subjects would be ok.
And, first, check with me the topic you choose, and then proceed to writing it.
After Reading this, DO download the TOPIC instruction file, I have clearly explained the topic and made it easy to find.
Appreciate your efforts.
Thank you.
Sincerely