An Analysis of Communication
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This 5 page paper takes two hypothetical situations and analyzes the communication that had taken place. Communication theory is used. Nonverbal communication is touched on. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA 108Com.wps

An Experience in Critical Thinking
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This 5 page paper presents a student's observations and conclusions regarding strange behavior at a Unitarian Church. The student cautions that as a result of that experience she has learned to be less hasty in jumping to conclusions. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPthinkCrit.rtf

Analysis of a Speech
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Another 3 page (persuasive communications perspective) analysis of Lee P. Brown's May 1994 speech about the War on Drugs...Bibliography lists 1 textbook source and reference to the speech itself.
Filename: Brwnspch.wps

Analysis of Diesel Jeans’ Print Advertising
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In eight pages this paper analyzes the print advertising of Diesel jeans in a consideration of ideology, feminism, globalization, and semiotics. Four sources are cited in the bibliography.
Filename: TGdieselad.rtf

Analysis Of Five Historical Speeches With Burke's Dramatistic Theory
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9 pages in length. The writer discusses speeches by JFK, MLK, Charles Darrow, Gandhi and Frederick Douglass as guided by Burke's pentad. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: TLCburkedram.rtf

Analysis of Social Influence in the Media
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which social influence in the media may be analysed, in terms of advertising strategy, target audience, and the theoretical and pragmatic aims of the advertiser.
Filename: JLads.wps

Approaches to Communication: Functionalist, Interpretive, and Critical
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A 6 page outline of the many approaches to communication. Delineates between three most basic of these: the functionalist, the interpretive and the critical. Defines the functionalist approach as one which relies almost solely on emotion. Clarifies that the intensity of an individual's approach and whether it is directed at explanation or an attack of another approach is what distinguishes between the interpretive and the critical approaches to communication.
Filename: PPcomSt2.wps

Arabic
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the Arabic language, emphasizing the distinctions made in use and concluding that, contrary to popular belief, Arabic is not differentiated along socioeconomic classes but, rather, in terms of the formal, written style and the informal, oral tradition. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KTarabic.wps

Argument Questions
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A 3 page paper answering 3 questions addressing topics of critical thinking, stereotyping and effective argument techniques. The questions are answered from the personal perspective of a single mom. No sources listed.
Filename: KScommArgQ.rtf

Argument: The Revisions to IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) 2004 are Good for Both Students and Teachers
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This 6 page paper serves to support the position that the revisions to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 are good for teachers and students. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVIDEA04.rtf

Article Critique/Sollod on Curriculum
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A 4 page analysis that examines the essay "The Hollow Curriculum" by clinical psychologist Robert N. Sollod. In this essay, Sollod argues that there should be more focus on religion and spirituality within the curricula of institutions of higher learning. This examination of Sollod's essay focuses on its style and organization, rather than the validity of his points. In other words, this critique endeavors to answer the question of whether or not Sollod convincingly uses the elements of rhetoric to persuade his readers that he is correct in his viewpoint. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khsollod.rtf

Article Review: Lessons Learned By Journalists
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A 2.5 page paper that reviews: Lessons Learned: A Lawsuit's Impact on Journalistic Behavior by Paul S. Voakes. This essay provides the purpose of the study, the hypotheses, the, methodology, the results and implications. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGjnlst.rtf

Barbados: The Geography, Economy and People
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8 pages in length. All about Barbados, the geography, culture and facts of this island colony. Includes statistics on population and information on relocating to the island for permanent living. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAbarbd.wps

Barriers to Effective Communication
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An 8 page paper discussing several points that may occur as barriers to conveying or receiving a message. There are many potential barriers to effective communication, either on a large scale or on a one-to-one basis. In some cases, it is the responsibility of both the speaker and listener to be aware of potential “disconnects” that can occur. In all cases, the speaker carries the greater responsibility to ensure that what it is that s/he means to convey is what the audience is hearing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KScommBar.rtf

Body Language
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A 5 page paper which discusses how body language can be used to communicate honestly, dishonestly, or unintentionally. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Body Language: Fact and Fallacy
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An 8 page discussion of the effectiveness of body language interpretation in the business environment. Body language, at best, is a very fluid aspect of individual behavior. While an observation of body language might be useful in some instances in determining individual intent, body language is entirely too variable a behavior on which to base important business decisions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPcomBdy.rtf

Boys and Girls Club of America: Organization Style and External Communication
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This is a 4 page paper which examines the external communication methods for the Boys and Girls Club of America. The bibliography has 3 sources.
Filename: JHGirl.rtf

Boys and Girls Club of America: Organization Style and Communication
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This is a 4 page paper which discusses the communication processes within the Boys and Girls Club of America. The bibliography has 3 sources.
Filename: JHBoys.rtf

Burroughs and Robinson and Communication Theory
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This 9 page paper discusses communication theory and the relationship it bears to the books "Cities of the Red Night" by William S. Burroughs and "Gilead" by Marilynne Robinson. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVBurRob.rtf

Bush and Folger's The Promise of Mediation
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This 11 page paper compares and contrasts two different forms of mediation--negotiation and transformative mediation--with the use of the book The Promise of Mediation. Authors argue that transformative mediation is superior to other forms. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA329BaF.rtf

Business Communication
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Choosing the Right Tools: A 5 page paper discussing the types of and reasons for business communication at various stages of projects. Every project, whether highly formal, highly informal or somewhere in between, consists of four phases: concept, development, implementation and close-out. Within each of these phases, the methods and forms of communication used by individuals and groups involved in the project are likely to change. The very success of the project can hinge in large part on the forms of communication used during any or each phase of the project. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KScomBizTools.rtf

Business Communications Differences Between Cultures
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This 7 page report discusses the many differences that exist in business communication between different cultures and the ways that culture, context, history, and belief systems have influenced such communication. There is often a measure of confusion about what a message is truly meant to convey and business serves as one of the most obvious examples. Examples related to the United States and other “Western” businesses are used in comparison to those of Asia, especially Japan and Thailand. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWculcom.rtf

Cable Telephone Market in the US
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This 5 page paper examines the US cable telephony market, looking at the size, major competitors, existing patterns and trends, forecasts and major influences. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEcabletel.rtf

Cell Phones and Cancer: Examining Sources of Information
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A 6 page paper assessing 4 popular press reports and 4 scholarly source articles discussing the issue of whether cell phone radiation causes or contributes to the development of brain cancer. All of the articles reject the suspicion, but the scholarly sources are more circumspect in arriving at the negative conclusion. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KScomCellCan.rtf

Changing Relationships; I-It to I-You
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This 3 page paper develops a scenario where an I-it relationship, where a person is treated like an object, is transformed into an I-you relationship where the individual is seen as a person, but there is still distance. The paper uses the example of a customer and waitress in a restaurant. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEiitiyou.rtf

Child Abuse as Depicted by Media and Popular Culture
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This 10 page paper provides a review of literature on the subject of child abuse and then compares it to how media and popular culture project it to the public. The public perception of deviance is discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Class Analysis/Speech Class
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A 3 page research paper/essay on public speaking. This writer, firs of all, details the results of a survey that a student conducted of a public speaking class. Then, the writer relates this audience analysis to the topic of public speaking. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khclana.rtf

Classical and Modern Rhetoric
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This 8 page paper discusses some of the differences between classical and modern rhetoric and societal factors that might explain some of those differences, as well as theories and theorists from classical and modern periods. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVrhtchg.rtf

Cognition And Language
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This 9 page paper defines and/or describes numerous topics/concepts including: representation of knowledge, imagery and cognitive psychology, language cognition and neurology, language and words, cognitive development, concept formation, logic, decision making, problem solving creativity, human intelligence and artificial intelligence. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGlngcg.rtf

Communicating At Work – Book Report
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A 9 page paper. Communicating at Work is written by Tony Allesandra, Ph.D. and Phil Hunsaker, Ph.D. This paper offers a synopsis of the book and includes some of the many ideas the authors provide. Different topics discussed include the four styles of communicating, nonverbal communication, listening, writing skills, effective meetings and more. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PGcmwrk.rtf

Communication Analysis
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A 5 page paper identifying communication "disconnects" at an organization, followed by identification and discussion of specific points used as examples. The paper presents examples in a 2-page text table, and then assigns the organization (a school district) a score of 88 for overall effectiveness. The same circumstances in another organization would be deserving of a score in the low 90s, perhaps a 91 or 92. Because this specific organization is a public school district and is charged in part with teaching better skills than those exhibited in several areas of communication, however, it is awarded a lower score. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KScommMgmtRA.rtf

Communication and Culture: Assessment Questions
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This 4 page paper evaluates two questions posed by a student for a communication and culture class. A photograph is evaluated for iconic, symbolic or indexical elements. Stereotyping is discussed in the context of print media. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA416QaA.rtf

Communication and Dialogue: A Review of Two Articles
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A 3 page overview of two articles in communication. Emphasizing the importance of dialogic leadership, “Williams’ 1999 article entitled “Dialogic Leadership” recounts the communication problems behind numerous organizational problems at key U.S. firms. Bohm, Factor, and Garrett (2003) also explore the importance of dialogue, contending that dialogue offers us the means of overcoming many of the various problems which confront the world today, a means of exploring the “presuppositions, ideas, beliefs, and feelings” which control group interactions. No additional sources are listed.
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Communication and Organizational Development
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A 9 page paper discussing how true, effective and meaningful communication within the organizations has positively contributed to their present success and positions within their respective industries. There are many potential barriers to effective communication, either on a large scale or on a one-to-one basis. In some cases, it is the responsibility of both the speaker and listener to be aware of potential "disconnects" that can occur. In all cases, the speaker carries the greater responsibility to ensure that what it is that s/he means to convey is what the audience is hearing. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KScommOrgDev.rtf

Communication and the Construction Industry in Saudi Arabia; Literature Review
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This 47 page paper is an in-depth look at you if you designed to help with a research project for sending communication in the construction industry in Saudi Arabia. The literature review is in two parts. The first, and shortages, part of the paper looks at the nature of the construction industry in Saudi Arabia, and the role of communication within that industry. The remaining part of the paper is an in-depth analysis of communication theory, models and application. This includes the examination of communication models including Shannon (1948) model, Feldberg's (1975) model is also discussed as a further development of communication theory. The process of communication, the components, and levels of communication are all examined. The bibliography cites 36 sources.
Filename: TEcommsaudi.rtf

Communication and U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Mexico
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An 8 page overview of how poor intercultural communication during the Woodrow Wilson Presidency negatively shaped foreign policy towards Mexico. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPcomForeignPolicyMexico.rtf

Communication as a Social Process
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A 3 page paper discussing how the academic study of interpersonal communication has enhanced our understanding of communication as a social process. Academic study of communications directly affects efficacy of cross-cultural communications in all fields. Though such study may not be able to solve the problems that exist, its ability to identify the existence of communication “disconnects” gives it value. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KScommAcad.rtf

Communication at the Nonprofit
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A 4 page paper discussing characteristics distinguishing nonprofit organizations from for-profit enterprises, followed by a discussion of communication theory. The purpose is to identify differences that need to be addressed in internal communications, including continual reference to the organization's stated vision and mission. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KScommNonprof.rtf

Communication Between Women And Men
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The interactions among co-workers is often defined and understood through gender role identification and expectations as it pertains to communication. This 11 page paper argues that gender plays a significant role in all group interactions, from the conversational dyad to the team concept of problem solving. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Communication During a Project
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This 4 page paper considers the different types of communication tat will be required at the various stages of a project's lifecycle. The concept, development, implementation and close-out are examined individually looking at the type of communication at each step. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEcommproj.rtf

Communication in Community Mental Health Practice
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A 5 page paper discussing the combination of effective communication and the Orem model of nursing to enhance results in community mental health promotion. Awareness of nuances of both verbal and nonverbal communication can be beneficial to groups wrestling with improving mental health services in the community. It has been demonstrated that “public health communication can influence human behavior;” the lessons learned through anti-tobacco campaigns also can be used for positive approaches to promoting mental health at the community level. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSnursComMentHlth.rtf

Communication in Constructing Selves: The Breakfast Club
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A 5 page paper which examines situations in the movie "The Breakfast Club" and discusses how various methods of communication help to establish the construction of self. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
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Communication in Humans
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This 3 page paper explores some of the aspects of human interpersonal communication. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVComHum.rtf

Communication in Law Enforcement
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This 10 page paper provides information on selected chapters (3 through 7) for the book "Connecting: A Culture-Sensitive Approach to Interpersonal Communication Competency" by Berko, Rosenfeld and Samovar, and relates the information to law enforcement. Various forms of communication are discussed. No additional sources cited.
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Communication In Nonprofit Organizations
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This 5 page paper describes different communication concepts and networks as they apply to nonprofit organizations. Topics include horizontal, hierarchical, vertical and interactive communication techniques and concepts, among others. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Commprof.wps