Category: Communications and Media

The goal of these journals is to keep you responsible for the readings and engaged in the weekly themes. It is also a means for me to be aware of what you, collectively, are gravitating to or where there might be challenges in comprehension -so a means to keep me accountable to you.
Write approx 1 page double-spaced.
You are responsible for 4 journal entries
These journals are out of 5. You may write on multiple texts but are responsible for at least 1. There should be 2-3 sentences of summary identifying the main thesis and how it is defended. After this the goal is to move away from regurgitation and move into critical analysis. What made the arguments convincing or not? How might these arguments be applied, or what applications might challenge the theories? Show us that you did the reading and are actively “listening” by doing something with the ideas.
50% accuracy- You demonstrate understanding and appropriate use of the ideas
50% insight- You provide reasons for your curiosity with any concerns with the text, ask poignant questions, synthesize the knowledge with other sources/academic disciplines, demonstrate the ideas with greater clarity via example etc.

or this assessment we ask you to complete:
a portfolio containing 3 examples of applying research methods that you have developed during this unit 
a reflexive essay drawing together your unit learnings, experiences in applying the research methods, and possible applications of this combined knowledge to your future professional directions
Part A:
Pick 3 examples of applying research methods to a problem, from the practical tasks you have conducted during this unit.
Part B:
Here you will draw on the resources and descriptions provided in Topic 10 on reflexive research practice and structure your essay to demonstrate the following:
What you learned through the process of undertaking the three research methods practical tasks that you chose to present in Part A.
A consideration of how the application of these methods has refined your understanding for ways to approach industry problems.
Reflection on the impact of undertaking this research methods unit on your professional pathway and the possible applications you see for this knowledge within industry practice.
Please draw on the literature provided to you in the reading list and other scholarly sources to support your reflective essay. You should aim for a minimum of 10 references in your reference list. 
I will attach the requirements for the three practical components in the appendix, along with examples that are used only as a guide. In addition, the first two assignments are also included as materials for reflective articles.

TOPIC: Constructing Teenscapes: An Analysis of Teenage Plots, Characters, and            Narrative in Contemporary Canadian Indigenous Cinema
Write me a 7500 Words including references
APA- 7 th Edition reference style
Please follow the webliography and filmography properly
Key words need not be elaborated or explained. Only 7 words enough
Use creative subtitles
Have concrete abstract with in 500 words
Use strong theoretical arguments
Check plagiarisms
Be very critical, analytical and evaluative.
Have a concrete literature review.
Please check the assignment instructions 
and you can use the sources that I’ve downloaded if you need any, but you are free to use any sources that related to the topic: 

The content that needs to be written is “Findings and Analysis“.
My topic is: Analysis of Gender Expression of Female Characters in Jujutsu Kaisen
My research question are: 
1. What are the personality traits of female characters mainly represented? How do the skills and combat scenes of female characters reflect their personal growth and social beliefs?
2. What kind of gender role positioning is demonstrated through in-depth interpretation of the stories of female characters?
The sample for the study is the published anime and manga content of “Jujutsu Kaisen”, mainly consisting of the first and second season animations and a theatrical version. The manga is selected from the 137 to 152 episodes starting from the end of the second season animations.
The research method is a combination of content analysis and text analysis in qualitative research. The first question is to use content analysis (it is unclear whether coding is necessary), and the second question is to use text analysis.
PS. Please ensure 0% AI or not detected by inspection

You will need to watch an online speaking event that is outside of a classroom environment.  The essay should be over 500 words in length.  If there are many speakers in the video you watch, focus your term paper on only one speaker. The essay should be arranged in the following format:
Part 1- Describe the event, the audience, who was speaking, where it was, and when it happened.
Part 2- What did the speaker do to make a good impression? Use concepts learned in class to explain your ideas.
Part 3- How could the speaker improve for future presentations? Use concepts learned in class to explain your critique. Use this video for this essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g85WsxE1gAU

Think about a recent interpersonal conflict you have had with someone you know offline. This could be a roommate, a classmate, a friend, a family member, a work colleague. Use the 5 phases of conflict from Week 8 (see below) and apply the stages to your conflict by following these steps:
Organize your answer according to the 5 phases, with one paragraph per phase. Be concise in your descriptions of the conflict! (Two good models for this organization and concise description can be found in the reading on pages 15 and 16.)
Include the definition of each phase in its corresponding paragraph. Cite either lecture or the reading for the definition.
Reflect on your experience. In hindsight, is there anything you would have done differently? Is there anything you wish the other person had done differently?
Format: 
Length: 300-400 words (about a page). 
Font: 12 pt; Times or Arial (Double Spaced)
Margins: 1″ 
Concepts need to be used :
the 5 phases of the process model of conflict
prelude to conflict
triggering event
initiation phase
differentiation phase
resolution phase
Citation when using the reading given in the file: Cahn, D. D., & Abigail, R. A. (2013). Managing conflict through communication (5th ed.). Pearson.

As a first step toward completing Final Project I, you will develop a short paper that explores the conflict between personal and professional online presences. This milestone assignment will directly contribute to the successful completion of Final Project I. Your instructor will provide you with feedback so that you can incorporate any needed revisions into your final paper, which will be due in Module Six.
Prompt
In this paper, you will explore the conflict between personal and professional online presences and explain why it exists. How do we experience and deal with the tensions between what we want to share about our personal selves and our need to present a professional image? You will use at least two academic sources to explain what this tension is and why it exists. 
Your paper should include the following critical elements:
Online Presence—In this section of the paper, you will introduce the conflict between personal and professional online presences. You will support your overview of this relationship with relevant research. You will also state your views/opinion on the conflict, which will set up the remainder of your paper.
Introduce the conflict between personal and professional online presences.
Provide an analysis explaining why this conflict exists. Support your analysis with academic research.
Provide personal views/opinions on the effect of this conflict in constructing an online presence

READING ASSIGNMENT 
Week 2 Reading – 128 pages
Elements of argument: A text and reader (13th ed.):
Chapter 4 (pp 89-126);
Chapter 5 (pp 127-166);
Chapter 6 (pp 167-190);
Part 7 (pp 621-648)
Post one three-paragraph response to the essays found within the reading assignments for this week. Select one from chapters 4, 5, and 6. 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.

ASSIGNMENT: For this Touchstone, you will deliver a 5–7 minute informative speech on a topic of your choice. The speech can be for any context, but it must be informative. Below is a list of example informative speech topics for your reference.
Type of Informative Speech Purpose Examples
Object To inform an audience about something visible or tangible
The human body
An episode of The Family Guy
A car engine
Equipment for riding a horse
Process To explain a series of actions or steps with a defined ending point
How the modern electoral college works
How an ice cream sandwich is made
How to drive a car
How to study for a test
Event To discuss or describe an occurrence of importance
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
A person’s first week at college
The invention of the telephone
The Norman invasion of England
Concept To discuss or explain an abstract idea or notion
The origins of the universe
Love at first sight
Optical illusions
Patriotism vs. nationalism
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
Touchstone Support Videos
Evaluating Your Sources
Maintaining Relevance and Balance
A. Directions
Step 1: Select Informative Topic/Issue
Your speech should be consistently informative in nature. Identify your audience, purpose, and thesis. Imagine your audience and how you would want to convey your message to this audience.
Refer back to the following lessons for support:
Informative and Persuasive Speeches
Choosing and Developing a Good Topic
Informative Speeches: Definition and Types
Step 2: Consider Purpose, Thesis, and Audience
Identify your purpose, thesis, and audience. Imagine your audience and how you would want to convey your message to this audience. As you start to plan your speech, ask yourself the following questions:
What are you hoping to achieve with this speech?
Who will be in your audience? What do you know about them?
What is the key message of your speech?
Refer back to the following lessons for support:
Informative Speeches: Subjects, Goals, and Scope
Sample Informative Speech
Step 3: Find Credible Sources
Utilize your program resources, the internet, or a local library to find three credible sources that are relevant to your speech. As you look for sources, consider the following questions in your search to help ensure credibility:
How recent is the data or information presented in your source?
When was the source published? If the source is a website, when was the website last updated?
What does the source cover?
How well-researched and detailed is the source? How much depth is the topic covered in?
How is this content and level of detail relevant to your purpose, audience, and message?
How is the author qualified to speak on the topic?
What is the author’s purpose?
What biases might they have?
Is the information the author’s opinion alone or is it supported by cited facts?
Who funds the website or publication?
Are there items endorsed or for sale? If so, what items?
What is the reputation of the website or publication?
Refer back to the following lessons for support:
Gathering Information
Sources of Information: The Library
Sources of Information: The Internet
Evaluating Sources
Step 4: Identify Pieces of Evidence
Read through your sources to identify five pieces of evidence that support and reinforce your thesis. Be sure to use at least three different types of pieces of evidence from the following list:
Statistic
Analogy
Definition
Visual
Story
Testimony
Refer back to the following lessons for support:
Supporting Your Ideas
Using Examples
Using Statistics, Analogies, and Definitions to Support Your Ideas
Using Visuals, Testimony, and Storytelling to Support Your Ideas
Step 5: Create Notes
Create notes or bullet points that you can refer to while presenting your speech. You should not read your speech word for word from your notes. Make sure to cite at least three sources or pieces of evidence as you deliver your speech.
Step 6: Use Clear Language
Ensure that the language you use is consistently clear and appropriate to the audience, which helps the audience connect with you and your topic. Explain any technical jargon you use where necessary.
Refer back to the following lessons for support:
How to Use Your Knowledge of the Audience
Mind Your Audience
Tailor Abstraction to Your Audience
Make It Memorable and Enhance Audience Understanding
Step 7: Practice Speech
Practice presenting your speech. Deliver a speech that is 5–7 minutes in length.
Refer back to the following lesson for support:
Best Practices in Public Speaking
Step 8: Review Rubric
Before filming, review the rubric to ensure that you understand how you will be evaluated.
Step 9: Film Speech
Film yourself presenting the speech. Be sure that you can be easily seen and heard—at minimum, your head and shoulders should be visible in your video, and you should make eye contact with your audience by directing your speech toward the camera.
Important: Be sure that your speech’s purpose, audience, and thesis are clear. If you choose, you can state this information at the beginning of your video before you begin your speech.
Refer back to the following lessons for support:
Audience
The Purpose and Thesis Statement
Step 10: Review Video
Review your video to ensure that you can be seen and heard. Refilm as needed. Your speech should be delivered in one video with no cuts or editing.
Step 11: Review Checklist and Requirements
Review the checklist and requirements to ensure that your Touchstone is complete.
Step 12: Submit
Upload your video using the blue button at the top of this page.
Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
❒ I have selected a speech purpose that is informative.
❒ My speech has an introduction, body, and conclusion.
❒ The introduction includes my key message (thesis).
❒ The body includes my main points and support.
❒ I have selected sources that are credible and support that is relevant.
❒ I have used language that is appropriate to my audience.
❒ The conclusion summarizes my main points and includes a call to action.
❒ I have filmed a video of myself presenting my speech.
❒ The video of my speech is 5–7 minutes in length.
❒ I have reviewed the video, and I can be easily heard and seen.
❒ I have adhered to all of the requirements.
❒ I have read through the rubric, and I understand how my Touchstone will be evaluated.
B. Rubric
Advanced (100%) Proficient (85%) Acceptable (75%) Needs Improvement (50%) Nonperformance (0%)
Purpose, Audience, and Thesis: Informative Speech (15 points)
Effectively define and align purpose, audience, and thesis.
States a purpose, audience, and thesis within the speech that are aligned, clear, and specific. States a purpose, audience, and thesis within the speech that are somewhat vague, lacking in detail, or are not well aligned. States a purpose, audience, and thesis within the speech that are mostly vague, lacking in detail, or not well aligned. Purpose, audience, and thesis are not well aligned, vague, or lacking in detail, or one element (purpose, audience, or thesis) has not been stated within the speech. Does not state a purpose, audience, and/or thesis within the speech.
Sources (20 points)
Identify credible and relevant sources to support the speech.
Incorporates three different sources throughout the speech that are relevant and credible. Incorporates three different sources throughout the speech; however, one of the sources is lacking in relevance and/or credibility. Incorporates three different sources throughout the speech; however, two of the sources are lacking in relevance and/or credibility, or only two sources are included. Incorporates at least two different sources throughout the speech; however, all of the sources are lacking in relevance and/or credibility, or only one source is included. Incorporates only one source or does not list any sources and/or listed sources are all lacking in relevance and/or credibility.
Support (20 points)
Provide multiple types and pieces of evidence to support the thesis.
Includes five different pieces of support that directly support the thesis. Includes three or more different types of support. Includes five different pieces of support; however, one or two pieces of support do not directly support the thesis. Includes two different types of support. Includes three or four pieces of support; however, most pieces of support do not directly support the thesis. Includes one type of support. Includes less than three pieces of support. Most of the pieces of support do not directly support the thesis. Includes one type of support. Pieces of support used do not support the thesis, or the speech includes no support.
Language (15 points)
Choose the right language to convey your message.
Language is consistently clear and appropriate to the audience, helping the audience connect with the speaker and the topic. Where necessary, technical jargon is explained. Language is predominantly clear and appropriate to the audience, generally helping the audience connect with the speaker and the topic. Language is frequently clear but inconsistent with the audience and often fails to help the audience connect with the speaker or the topic. Language is mostly unclear or inconsistent with the audience and often fails to help the audience connect with the speaker or the topic. Language does not help the audience connect with the speaker or the topic.
Time Management (10 points)
Make effective use of the time without either finishing early or going over by more than a few seconds.
Makes effective use of the 5–7 minutes without either finishing early or going over by more than a few seconds. Runs a little short or a little long of the 5–7 minutes by no more than 30 seconds. Runs a little short or a little long of the 5–7 minutes by no more than a minute. Runs short or long of the 5–7 minutes by well over a minute. Speech is so brief or so long that it is not an appropriate response to the assignment.

The subject is Develop a PR campaign for a local（Suzhou） animal shelter to raise awareness about pet adoption and  raise funds to support  its operations,  animal care,  and facility improvements.
1，Design a website landing page mock-up that contains relevant information and visuals.