Category: Communications and Media

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I attached my paper but I know it needs work and also I don’t know how to cut it even more  for it to be 5-7 pages in total. All references are attached in APA style so if adding it has to be APA. I think it needs more data based research and proofreading/editing. I added the Checklist for it. 
Format: 
1’’ margins all around; double spaced
12 pt font in Times New Roman 
Use APA style

Hi!
This article is focused on family communication. I will be linking the articles instructions as well as a list of acceptable sources for the articles you use. I will also be including photos of the rubric as well.
This paper has a deadline of Wednesday June 19th at 11pm.
Thank You so much!

Directions: Both street art and graffiti have implications for disseminating political messages. You are working on your artivism project by now (!), so I hope you’re in the mood. The questions below are based on the three videos you watched this week.
Please number and answer each question in the text box. You do not need to repeat the questions but you do need to write in complete, correct sentences. Submitting AI-generated writing will result in a zero for the assignment.
In A Project of Peace, Painting Across 50 Buildings, how did el Seed’s project bring people together?  How did it change people’s ideas about each other?
In Street Art with a Message of Hope and Peace, how does el Seed’s work show hope and peace, and how does his work break down stereotypes?
For Hass&Hahn’s How Painting Can Transform Communities:
What are two sites Hass&Hahn worked in?
What does their work look like?
How does their art change the places they work in?
Video 1 https://youtu.be/g9M3HIjHuq0
Video 2 https://youtu.be/E0k4IQ8fDCY
Video 3 https://youtu.be/iCXfJVCg1LA

The purpose of this assignment is to make you aware of your use of communication
technologies/media and the extent to which they are integrated into your daily routine and habits. File is attached for the whole guidelines.

Assignment 2: Media Effects
About 60-65 years ago, universities began to graduate Ph.D.-level researchers interested in and skilled at applying scientific methods to analyzing mass communication. These researchers soon began seeing patterns in mass communication production and consumption that they summarized in what have become some of the most influential theories about mass media effects: social learning theory, agenda-setting, the cultivation effect, the spiral of silence, media systems dependency, and the third-person effect.
Even as modern media research developed, Littlejohn and Foss (2023) say qualitative approaches with strong historical and interpretative bents were emerging. This cultural studies approach to mass communication research examines how people make meaning, understand reality, and order experiences according to cultural symbols propagated by the media. For example, some researchers explore the relationship between mass communication and democracy, while others study how media messages create and maintain our reality through the stories they tell. The critical theorists among them focus on how those stories reinforce existing power structures in a society.
Still other researchers see communication’s symbolic process as culture itself. These researchers say everything that defines our culture—our language, food, clothing, art, books, architecture, music, and other mass media content—is a form of symbolic communication that signifies shared beliefs about culture. According to Campbell, Martin, and Fabos (2015), when events occur that question reality, such as the #MeToo or Black Lives Matter movements, communication may repair the culture with adjusted narratives or symbols, or it may completely transform the culture with new symbols.
Objective:
This activity will introduce you to ways you can explain how your media use can be affecting your life.
Background:
After studying the assigned reading, Chapter 2, “Media Effects,” in Saylor’s Understanding Media and Culture and watching this “Media Effects” video on YouTube, ponder the media effects theories they mention, such as:
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvgURfZMGoQ
Agenda-setting
Cultivation Analysis
Direct Effects
Media Logic
Symbolic Interactionism
Spiral of Silence
Uses and Gratifications
Activity:
Identify ONE of the theories listed in the assigned resources for this week and answer the following questions:   
Does mass media directly influence individuals? Explain your answer. 
Which mass communication theory do you feel most accurately portrays your mass media experiences? Why? Be sure to provide an example that supports your opinion. 
Requirements:
A thoughtful, thorough 1-2 page (about 250-500 words) essay, double-spaced, essay in 12-point, Times Roman or similar serif font, with all the basic components for a beginning, middle, and end. 
The first paragraph should contain a thesis that introduces your main idea or position on the question posed to you in the assignment prompt. What is the point you intend to make in your answer? 
The middle paragraphs should provide information, examples, and details to support your main idea or position. This is where you should show use because statements and detail what you know or think about the topic. 
The final paragraph should sum up your main idea or position on the topic. 
Support your comments with relevant information that you researched in the course’s learning resources. 
Use APA-style in-text citations to cite the sources of the information that you used in assembling ideas for your argument. 
Create a matching APA reference list at the end of the document. 
(make sure Turnitin Score is 20% or below for all assignments; otherwise, revisions will have to be made before grading).
References: 
Campbell, R., Martin, C. R., & Fabos, B. (2015). Media and culture: Mass communication in a digital age. Bedford/St. Martin’s.
Littlejohn, S. W. & Foss, K. A. (Eds.) (2023). Media and mass communication theories. In Encyclopedia of Communication Theory. Sage. https://sk-sagepub-com.ezproxy.umgc.edu/reference/communicationtheory/n231.xml?rskey=xmBgTL&row=1 

Reading Assignemnt 
Week 3 Reading – 75 pages
Elements of argument: A text and reader (13th ed.):
Chapter 7 (pp 191-226);
Chapter 8 (pp 227-247);
Chapter 9 (pp 248-266)
Post one three-paragraph response to the essays found within the reading assignments for this week. Select one from chapters 7, 8, and 9. Use a header before each paragraph identifying the essay and page numbers. Be sure to go into detail and include direct citations from the essays you choose. Please ensure you use APA formatting as not doing so will result in a 20% deduction.
You will get an A if each paragraph has at least 4-5 sentences, your responses to the essays are clear, and you give detailed textual support for your claims. You will get a B if your responses are a bit unclear or there are more expressions of feelings/opinions than specific examples. You will get a C if your responses are not clear, you have very little textual support, your tone borders on the inappropriate, or you have quite a few errors. You will get a D or F if your paragraphs are very short, you contradict yourself, you have no real support, your tone is offensive, or you have so many errors the meaning is not clear.

Throughout this course and the Bachelor of Arts in Communication program, you will be asked to identify, analyze, and create communications for various channels, purposes, and audiences. In this assignment, you will create a clear, concise reference guide of mass media and interpersonal communication forms and channels. This assignment will not only provide your instructor with evidence of your understanding of this module’s learning objectives, but it will also become a helpful tool you can continue to use throughout this course and your program.
Prompt
Create a clear, concise reference guide using the provided template.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Use the module resources to define, describe, and provide specific examples of the following communication types:
Mass communication
Interpersonal communication
Group communication
Supporting Material
Shapiro Library Resource: Citing Your Sources
This Shapiro Library resource guide is intended to help you cite sources, avoid plagiarism, and learn about citation styles and available citation tools.
What to Submit
To complete this project, you must submit the following:
Template: Reference Guide Template Word Document
Use this template to create your reference guide by replacing the guiding instructions in brackets [ ] with the appropriate information. Any references should be cited in APA format as you complete this assignment.

Assignment Guide: Exploring Body Modification and Communication
Assignment Overview:
Objective: To analyze and establish connections between a chosen form of body modification, its communicative aspects, and the methods by which this communication is conveyed.
Length: 6 (full)-8 pages (this does not include a title page or reference page)
Focus Areas: Performance, intercultural, nonverbal, interpersonal, or other communicative ideas
Steps to Complete the Assignment:
1. Choosing a Body Modification:
Select a specific form of body modification (e.g., tattoos, piercings, scarification, body painting, etc.) that interests you. Be specific here. Don’t just pick “tattoos” pick a specific type of style/culture to really get in-depth with the topic. You don’t need to pick a hyper-specific topic to start, but consider how hard it is to write about “tattoos” and be thorough and complete in only 6 pages.
Consider its cultural, historical, or personal significance.
2. Research and Gather Information:
Conduct comprehensive research on the chosen body modification.
Explore its cultural, historical, or social context and its evolution over time.
Investigate its communicative aspects: What messages, meanings, or symbolism does it convey? How do different cultures or societies perceive it?
3. Identify Communication Aspects:
Analyze how the chosen body modification communicates to others.
Consider its role in self-expression, identity, belonging, or social signaling.
Examine nonverbal cues, intercultural differences, or interpersonal interactions related to this modification.
4. Connect with Communication Concepts:
Explore various communication theories or concepts that align with your chosen body modification and its communicative elements (this can include theories and ideas not discussed in class).
Relate these theories or concepts to how the modification communicates messages to different audiences or within specific contexts.
5. Structure of the Paper:
Introduction:
Introduce the chosen body modification and its relevance in today’s society.
Provide an overview of the paper’s structure and objectives.
Body:
Present detailed information about the body modification, its historical/cultural context, and significance.
Discuss its communicative aspects and how it conveys messages or meanings.
Connect the modification to communication theories or concepts, exploring its significance in various contexts.
Conclusion:
Summarize the main points discussed in the paper.
Reflect on the significance of understanding body modification as a form of communication.
Suggest potential areas for future research or exploration.
6. Writing Style and Citations:
Use clear and concise language, maintaining a formal tone throughout the paper.
Ensure proper citations and referencing of all sources used.
Follow a consistent citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) as per the instructor’s guidelines.
7. Revision and Proofreading:
Review and revise the paper for coherence, clarity, and logical flow of ideas.
Proofread thoroughly to eliminate grammatical, spelling, or typographical errors.
Additional Tips:
Engage with a diverse range of scholarly sources, including academic journals, books, and reputable online resources.
Create an outline before starting the paper to organize your thoughts and structure the content effectively.
Grading Criteria:
Research depth and breadth-50 points
Connection and analysis of body modification and communication-50 points
Organization and clarity of the paper-40 points
Writing quality and mechanics-30 points
Proper citations and evidence usage-15 points
Proper References Page in APA Format-15 points
The goal of this paper is to give you something to do your own research on and create a paper that could be expanded upon as a future research paper or potential conference paper in the future. This will be due at 11:59 pm on May 26th.
Submissions should have ample detail, a clear pattern of organization with a focused approach, and citations used throughout the paper to reflect the research.
Papers should be in 12-point font, Times New Roman, and double-spaced.

Based on the PowerPoint and readings attached, write 1-1 ½ pages discussing the readings and theme for the week and your reactions to the key ideas.