Plagiarism, A Lie of the Mind
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A 3 page reaction paper that refers to "Plagiarism: A Lie of the Mind by Professor Maurice Isserman, in which he discusses a scandal at his university which concerned plagiarism by the president of that institution. Isserman begins his comments by discussing the various rationalizations for plagiarism and pointing out that it is natural to use and assimilate the words of others that have become so well known that they have become part of the common culture. After laying this groundwork, Isserman gets to the heart of what he wants to say and states that "...plagiarism isn't a bad thing simply because it's an act of intellectual theft--although it is that. It's a bad thing because it takes the place of and prevents learning" (Isserman 3). This is the crux of his argument and it is a sentiment with which this writer/tutor wholeheartedly agrees. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khispla.rtf

Power Words -- Vocabulary For Success !
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Although not intended as a formal model report per se, this 5 page file contains a number of useful words for anyone wishing to build their vocabulary. Not only is each word defined, but specific examples of its use are presented as well.
Filename: Vocabook.wps

PR Brings Science to the Forefront
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This paper looks at the valuable relationship that has been established between science and public relations, in contrast to traditional journalism. The paper posits that PR's crisp, clean approach has already aided and will continue to be the best format for science news in the future. Bibliography lists 3 sources. jvPRnsci.rtf
Filename: jvPRnsci.rtf

Pragmatics Case Study Analysis
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This 7 page paper makes use of a hypothetical case study. In this case, the office staff of a floral shop is having a difficult time communicating. Grice's theories are used to resolve the situation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA735Pra.rtf

Presentation Planning
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A 5 page paper discussing the process of planning presentations so that they are effective, efficient and best serve the purposes for which they are intended. The paper outlines the process of planning the presentation, and warns against the pitfalls of including extraneous information that the presentation does not need. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSmgmtPresent.rtf

Production Memos
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A 3 page paper containing two memos, one to the production manager and one to the production employees of a manufacturing company. The memos inform recipients that several brands were tested and that production management have chosen the model preferred by production workers. No sources listed.
Filename: KSbusCommCut.rtf

Public Relations: Organizational and Societal Functions
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A 5 page discussion of public relations and the variance that can be found among different organizations. The author distinguishes between organization and societal functions of public relations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPpubRel.rtf

Public Relations: Varying Definitions
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A 4 page discussion of the varying definitions of public relations. This paper contrasts the official definition provided by the Public Relations Society of America to commonly employed definitions used in other organizations. The author points out that this official definition is sometimes more limiting than other definitions but in most ways it is more encompassing. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPpubRl2.rtf

Public Relations; The Case of Richard Branson and Virgin
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This 15 page paper looks at the way public relations are used by the Virgin brand. The paper considers public relations (PR) theory and former examples, such as the campaigns of Bernays and applies this to the Virgin group and the way they communicate with the public with a mixture of personal image and communicate massages regarding the brands. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
Filename: TEPRvirgin.rtf

Public Speaking
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A 10 page paper. One of the most dreaded activities for humans is speaking in public. This essay addresses that issue and provides an explanatory outline for preparing and delivering a speech. It also briefly discusses Kolb's learning styles as well as the different kinds of speaking one may be engaged in during their lifetime. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Questionaire Design
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This is a 3 page paper which discusses the design of questionaire and the collection of quantitative data. The bibliography has 3 sources.
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Questions and Answers in Crisis Communication
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This 14 page paper is written in Q & A format and provides seven different essays on different topics under the communication umbrella. Topics addressed are burnout, PTSD, codependency, death and dying, relationships, gangs and responsibility. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA349QaA.rtf

Relationships and Negotiating for Mutual Gains
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of conflict resolution through negotiating for mutual gains. Conflict resolution through competitive or collaborative approaches can be moderated based on an assessment of perceptions and expectations in the negotiating or conflict resolution process. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHConfl3.rtf

Report on Business Communication Research Findings
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A 9 page paper presenting an informal business report in a memo structure on various investigative work focusing on business communications. Written communications are lightly discussed; the focus of the report is on the need for effective oral communications regardless of organizational size or structure. The findings of the studies discussed here indicate that there is a dichotomy that still exists in many organizations regarding the delivery and acceptance of communicated messages. The research reviewed suggests that continuing communications training is a worthwhile pursuit for organizations and should continue to receive budgetary consideration. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSbusComm2.wps

Review of "A Year of Building a Better Understanding"
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A 6 page paper reviewing an article appearing in Canadian Banker. The article gives evidence that the higher ideals of marketing can and do apply to conditions today and that they can be valuable for those receiving the message that marketers seek to convey. It describes the Canadian Banker Association's "Building a Better Understanding," a public education program designed to educate citizens in available financial services and in better managing personal finance. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSreview1.wps

Review of "Resolving Problems when Communication Fails"
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A 6 page paper discussing this article by Dr. David Stiebel, author of When Talking Makes Things WORSE! Regardless of the myths that have surrounded the study and use of communication, the first step in rectifying any problem lies not in talking about it, but rather identifying it. Those of us tempted to turn to communication as a palliative for any difficulty that exists would do well to approach problems by first identifying them. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSreview2.wps

Review Of Two Public Speaking Books: Tutorial
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A 6 page paper. Two books are analyzed: I Can See You Naked, Revised by Ron Hoff and How to Give a Damn Good Speech by Philip R. Thiebert. The writer provides examples from each book to compare and contrast them. Tutorial language provides other ideas for the student. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Reynolds and Reynolds Automotive Division: A Sample Economic Analysis
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A 9 page overview of the Dayton Ohio automotive division of Reynolds and Reynolds. Provides a brief company history and a sample economic analysis of the company's performance. Includes a financial table and a of performance of this company compared to others in the industry over the past five years. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPreynol.wps

Rhetoric and Stereotypes
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A 3 page essay that discusses stereotypes. A stereotype can be looked upon as rhetorical shorthand, a brief, but readily understood way of indicating a widespread culturally understood conception of a specific type of person. It is a way in which a society deals with difference. For example, stereotypes are used frequently in regards to ethnic differences, as people "construct the Other as different from Us, with stereotypes thus becoming the building blocks of dichotomies...between 'Us' and 'Them'" (Tseliou and Eisler, 2007, p. 515). This examination of the rhetoric of stereotypes looks briefly at how politicians, tattooed people, feminists and senior citizens, which are all groups that have been frequently stereotyped. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khrhestt.rtf

Rhetorical Analysis
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This 11 page paper provides an overview of some of the central aspects of rhetorical analysis. This paper outlines elements like Neo-Aristotlean rhetorical analysis. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MHRheto4.rtf

Roles in Group Communication
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This 3 page essay looks at group communication and the various roles that people play. Examples are provided. No bibliography.
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Sibling Communication In Rainman
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The movie, Rainman, is centered on the relationship between two brothers, one of whom is an autistic savant. This 5 page paper presents a research proposal, in tutorial form, with the hypothesis that communication is hindered by the autism of the older brother and the younger brother's lack of knowledge concerning the disability. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Small Group Communication
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This 4 page paper defines small group communication and looks at why it is important, outlines the different types of groups and considers the different purposes that groups may fulfil, such as the need for affection or control. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEsmallg.rtf

Social Networking and the Learning Organization
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A 6 page paper discussing the potential benefit of using the equivalent of the social network within an organization. Dell has IdeaStorm; Starbucks operates My Starbucks Idea; and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland uses one to share information internally. A specific-use network modeled after a purely social network can be of direct benefit to the organization supporting and providing it. Idea exchange can result in knowledge greater than the sum of its information parts, and the social network setting provides a venue for that exchange. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSmgLrnOrgSoc.rtf

Strategic Communication
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An 8 page paper discussing communication within the organization. It is commonly accepted that communication is most effective within the organization whose corporate culture encourages open and multilateral communications. Further, in today's hypercompetitive business environment of the Information Age, there is less allowable margin for error than at any other time in the past. Though effective and strategic communication has always been important within the organization, today and in the future it is and will remain a critical feature of business. It is within this context that this paper provides a literature review examining communication within the contexts of leadership; organizational culture; communicating difficult news; and goal setting. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Includes an abstract.
Filename: KScommBizStrat.rtf

Strengths and Weaknesses in Oral Presentations
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5 pages. It has been said that the two things people fear most are death and public speaking. And public speaking is considered the more fearful of the two. Giving oral presentations can be much less painful when one is prepared and follows the guidelines as show in this essay. Topics include strength and weaknesses in giving oral presentations, preparing for the oral presentation and various other factors that one should be aware of when making a presentation in front of a group of people.
Filename: JGAoralp.rtf

Study in Oral Business Communication
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A 13 page communication research proposal. The problem is that what constitutes effective oral communication is not always well defined, at least in practice. This provides the foundation for the significance of the study and for the objectives of determining what types of approaches are most effective. The research question is that of determining what types of communications tools that effective managers use to inform and persuade, regardless of audience type. Though styles may change according to the needs of the group of focus at the moment, effective oral communication should contain the same message when delivered for diverse audiences. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: KScommOralBiz.rtf

Studying Business Communication from a Christian Perspective
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A 10 page paper discussing the value that the Christian perspective can bring to the study of business communication. The paper identifies one point that the Christian perspective rectifies, and another illustrating where Christian principles already exist even though they may not be named as such. Management has made great strides over the past generation. Interjecting Christian values in business communications has the ability to take it to the next level. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSbusCommChrist.rtf

Successful Business Meetings
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This 5 page paper considers the different elements of a successful business meeting, from planning and communication through to measuring short term and long term results. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Telecommunications Satellites
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This 5 page paper considers the role of telecommunications satellites. It looks at the way they work, the different orbits available and the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular time as well as the problem of congestion in space. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEtelsat.wps

The Art Of Persuasion & Influence
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A 5 page paper that demonstrates the application of techniques of persuasion, and provides an example of how these techniques can be applied within an interactive situation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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The Benefits of Fiber Optics
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This 8 page paper takes a look at fiber optics and compares it with the use of copper in respect to communications. The way in which fiber optics work is also briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Communication Process
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This 9 page paper discusses various aspects of communication including barriers to effective communication, the role of emotions in communication, and strategies to improve communications. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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The Communication Process
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This 4 page paper looks at the communicatiosn process. The paper stats by considering the process in terms of the sender, encoding, channel choice, decoding and receiver. The paper then looks at communications within an organization and describes the different models for communications patterns; the chain, the wheel and all channel. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEprocomm.rtf

The Communication Skills of Men and Women
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This 3 page paper examines communication differences by gender. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA808gen.rtf

The Cultural Meanings of New York Television
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This 7 page paper looks at race and class as portrayed on television shows that center on New York stories. Various shows are discussed inclusive of Friends, I Love Lucy, The Dick Van Dyke Show and the Honeymooners. Seinfeld is highlighted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA216tv.rtf

The Culture Shock of Moving to Another Country
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An 8 page paper discussing the pressures of moving from one culture to another. People have migrated from one place to another since before the beginning of recorded history of course, but there never has been so much movement between countries and regions of the world than in today’s time. Living and working in a foreign culture can be an exciting time for the individuals involved, but everyone can expect to be affected in at least some measure by culture shock. Maintaining a positive view of the opportunity helps keep associated depression at bay, but understanding of the stages and the fact that culture shock is common can be essential tools for those relocating either temporarily or permanently. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: KSculShock.rtf

The Development of Visitor Studies
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This 11 page paper considers the development of visitor studies as it related to museums, galleries and other exhibitions. Starting at the beginning of the twentieth century the paper explains the conflict between museums as centres for research and study or for general education. Included in the paper is the work of scholars such as Benjamin Gilman, Edward Robinson, Arthur Melton, C. Hay Murray, John Falk and Lynn Dierking. The paper outlines the development and discusses what they meant for public exhibitions. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
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The Different Voices Of Gender
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This 6 page paper analyzes the research reported in the article of this title by Wolfinger and Rabow. Specifically, this paper addresses the basis for the research, methodology, results and implications of results which add to the understanding of the differences in how men and women communicate.
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The Drama of Communication
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An 8 page exploration into the drama of communication. This paper leads the student in an examination of the professional sociological literature about the different manifestations of communication. Emphasizes that our understanding of these manifestations has essentially been consistent since the latter half of the twentieth century. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPcomSoc.rtf

The Dynamics of Female Interactions within an Organizational Environment: A Research Proposal
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This 10 page paper is a research proposal that considers the constructs of organizational behaviors and gender variations in the workplace setting. In particular, this paper integrates a view of group process and female interactions within an organizational structure, and demonstrates the basis for a research project on this subject. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHOrgWom.rtf

The Evolution of Public Speaking and Presenting: Changes from the 1960s to the Present
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A 6 page contention that our communication styles have evolved from the critical to the functinalist over the past four decades. The author uses the examples of Lyndon B. Johnson and Bill Clinton to illustrate this evolution. While the credibility our nation’s most prominent individuals is sure to become even more laced with dramatism and propaganda, ultimately the American should tire of such theatrics and once again we will return to judging a speaker more on his or her credibility than on their theatrical style. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Formation Of A Group
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An 8 page paper that considers the stages of group development and the differences between an aggregate and a group. This paper suggests that factors of group development have impacted political decision-making. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The History of Communications: The Rise of Multimedia
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This 20 page paper provides an overview of the history of communications leading up to and including multimedia. Various aspects are discussed inclusive of the history of video and audio communications and the way in which computer technology has affected the lives of ordinary individuals. The transitions over time are explored and a historical perspective is provided. Finally, the paper takes a look at how the media as a form of communications has affected the world. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA207mul.rtf

The Impact of New Technologies on the Communication Industry and Other Companies
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This 7 page paper consider the impact that advancing telecommunications is having on the industry and commerce in general. To consider this the paper includes discussion on the new third generation mobile telephones as well as the role and economic impact of increasing numbers of tele-workers. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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