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Your final research paper for this class must be related to mass communication theory. For this assignment, you will conduct a relevant literature review to discover the mass communication theory that you will use in your final paper.
Begin by using the university librarys Encyclopedia of Communication Theory to investigate whether any of these mass communication theories relates to your paper\’s research question.
Once you have reviewed the theories, select one mass communication theory that appears to be related to your papers research question.
Using UMUC\’s library resources, locate three academic journal articles about your theory. This resource can help you find academic journal articles in our library\’s collection. You will need these journals for your final paper.
Academic journal articles are reports of previous research on your topic area published in journals for an academic field. Academic journals ARE NOT books, business, trade, or general circulation magazines, newspaper articles, or information found on general websites. The scholarly journals only One-search function on the librarys Research Guide for COMM 302 web page can help you find academic journals appropriate for your topic.

Based on what you learn, write a 2-page, double-spaced essay in which you explain how the mass communication theory that you have chosen relates to your final papers research question.
Do not merely summarize the three articles about the theory that you selected. Instead, synthesise what you learned by giving enough information about each article (e.g., its purpose, its study results, how it explains a mass communication behavior or media effect, etc.) so that readers will understand your argument for how/why using the article would inform and support your use of the theory in your final paper for this class. You will be graded on your argument, not on your ability to paraphrase what is written in the articles.

At the end of your essay, include a reference list for the three scholarly articles that you used to learn about the mass communication theory you chose. Format your references according to the American Psychological Associations style rules.

Natural Sciences
Journal Article Review
Objectives:
o Apply research methods to locate a peer reviewed source
o Critically review, synthesize, and organize key points from the article o Use CSE formatting and documentation
Introduction:
An article review provides an opportunity to investigate advancements within an area of a discipline. It should challenge both your research and analytical skills as you report information and evaluate its significance.
Assignment:
This assignment will familiarize you with locating, evaluating, and discussing a scientific article related to your chosen course theme.
First, you will need to locate a peer reviewed journal article in the natural sciences.
Once you review and annotate the source, you will write a detailed summary of your findings in at least two full pages that highlight the main points of the scientific article in a way that allows a non-scientific audience to grasp the concepts.1
However, with CSE style, one should be as objective as possible, and use more formal language. Though you are not required to use discipline-specific language, you are still to maintain formality. This includes using third-person only.
First, read and annotate the source carefully. Take notes, highlight specific passages, and look up key terms that may seem confusing.1
Next, outline the main ideas from the article in the order that you will need to present them in your summary. Note supporting facts and details that are necessary to understanding the main ideas.1
Consider what information is relevant to a non-scientific audience and what information can be discarded.1
Your article review will be placed in CSE format, both in manuscript form and the citation page.
Use the Writing a Journal Article Review handout to help prepare. Consider the articles objectives, theory, concepts, argument, method, evidence, values, contribution, style, and conclusion.2
Remember, CSE rarely uses direct quotes so rely on paraphrase.
Requirements:
o Two full pages Double-spaced
o Times New Roman, 12-point font
o CSE format (including a title page)
o CSE documentation, citation- sequence system

INSTRUCTIONS:
3 pages, double spaced, 12pt font Times New Roman, 1 inch margins

ESSAY PROMPT:
You will rhetorically analyze an advertisement. You may use an advertisement of your choice, but you must include a copied image of the ad. When you have chosen your advertisement, you will analyze the ways in which the linguistic and visual rhetoric in the advertisement persuade or rhetorically manipulate readers. Included in this essay will be a description of the rhetorical strategies in the ad, as well as a rhetorical analysis of their effects on readers.

To conduct a rhetorical analysis of the ad, you may discuss any of the following rhetorical frameworks that are present within your advertisement (though you need not address all):
-Ethos, pathos, and logos
-Rhetorical square
-Selection, slanting, and charged language

TOPIC 1:Social Sciences: obsessive-compulsive disorder; neuroses; compulsive behavior; schizophrenia; psychoses; social science

TOPIC 2 Social Sciences drinking of alcoholic beverages; drinking customs; social context

Social Sciences
Annotated Bibliography
Objectives:
o Locate academic sources in the social sciences
o Evaluate academic sources
o Summarize and critique academic sources
o Review and practice APA style and documentation
Introduction:
An annotated bibliography allows a writer and/or researcher to view multiple perspectives on a common topic. The annotations verify a sources relevance, accuracy, and overall use as a research tool.
The annotated bibliography contains three parts: (1) the citation, (2) the summary, and (3) the critique of the source.
Think of an annotated bibliography as a reference page with added notes. This means the sources on the annotated bibliography should be alphabetized. Below each citation entry, summarize and critique the source. The summary objectively presents the works main points, and the critique evaluates its use, its limitations, and its credibility. Structurally, the summary and critique are sometimes integrated into a single paragraph.
Assignment:
For this assignment you will created an annotated bibliography of three academic sources centered around your course theme. These sources must all be from the social sciences, so be sure to use the proper research methods and tools. The annotated bibliography (AB) will focus on the social sciences, so please use APA style. When annotating sources, consider the authors expertise on the topic, the currency of the article, use of illustrations (such as charts), and how effectively the source highlights the research theme.
Requirements:
o 3 academic sources from the social sciences
o APA citation preceding each annotation
o Annotations of 100-200 words, to include summary and critique
o APA style/documentationincluding a cover sheet and running header o Times New Roman, 12-point font
o Double-spaced

This is for my Insurance Health Principles class and must be 7 pages, double-spaced, written analysis of a state or federal health insurance issue pertaining to uninsured. You must use a 12 point Arial font and 1\” margins. The paper must include the following items: An introduction to your chosen topic (uninsured), a thesis (the core idea/topic/focus of the paper), the conclusion (which include your own thoughts and opinions). You must include parenthetical citations and a Works Cited page.

Include information in your paper from past discussions, videos, previous assignments, the textbook(I can add these in) and additional outside resources. You can reference previous political, technological, social and legislative trends. All sources must be cited properly.

The following explains what I will be looking for when grading this paper: Scoring Guide IHP Semester Long Research Project Be sure to cite your sources both within your paper (parenthetical citations) and at the end in the form of a Work Cited using the MLA citation format. Once you submit your paper, go back into the Grade Center about 10 minutes later and look at the SA Report score. I cannot accept a paper with an SA score more than 40%. The SA Report tells us what percentage of your paper was taken directly from outside sources. If your paper has an SA score higher than 40%, you can make corrections and resubmit your paper to the Grade Center until the due date for this assignment has passed. I will not review any submitted papers with an SA score higher than 40%.

A research paper blends your own ideas and information from expert sources. It is NOT a series of direct quotations strung together. Your goal is not to collect everything you can find out about a subject and summarize it. Although you should review as much material as possible, you should select sources that directly support your thesis. The focus of your paper is your point of view, your commentary. Direct quotations, facts, and statistics may be woven throughout your paper, but they should support your position. Your commentary should do more than simply introduce or link quotations. Research papers must use documentation methods to prevent you from plagiarizing sources. Do not borrow ideas, statistics, or facts without noting their original source.

Assignment: 2-3 page Research Argument with a minimum of 2 sources (more are acceptable). Due April 11
English 102Choosing a Research Essay topic
You topic should be significant, timely and clearly have two sides. You will choose to argue one side, though you must present both sides and show the weakness of your opponent.

Make sure your topic is not too broad and vague. For example: Instead of PRAYER IN SCHOOL, write about one of these related issues: Public displays of the Ten Commandments
Religious after-school clubs at public schools Religious holiday decorations in schools School vouchers for religious schools Mandatory moment of silence in schools Pledge of Allegiance Religious music sung in school choruses School days off for religious holidays
Topics your instructor does not want to read about:
Abortionrelated
Gun controlrelated
Drug related
Physician Assisted Suicide related
Drinking Age related
Global Warming related
Death Penalty related
Smoking related
Stem Cell related
Gay Rights related
Any re-cycled research paper from high school or prior English class

Best Argumentative Topics
1. We are too dependent on our personal media, such as cell phones.
2. Our election process is unfair and the Electoral College should be ended.
3. Colleges put too much emphasis on standardized test scores.
4. Torture used by governments such as water-boarding is never acceptable.
5. Government lotteries are wrong because they prey on peoples greed.
6. Our tax system is unfair and encourages people to cheat.
7. Public curfews keep teens out of trouble.
8. Cheating in schools is a serious problem.
9. School uniforms create a positive learning environment.
10. Pay day loan companies that charge excessive rates should be illegal.
11. Law enforcement cameras are an invasion of privacy.
12. Test scores are a good indication of a school\’s competency.
13. We have a throw-away society that wastes valuable resources.
14. Parents are too permissive in raising their children today.
15. It is wrong for companies to target children with advertising and marketing.
16. The government should tax fast food companies to help pay for skyrocketing health care costs.
17. Easy access to condoms leads to irresponsible, dangerous, or immoral behavior.
18. Actors and professional athletes are paid too much.
19. The US government should not give foreign aid to our enemies, such as Egypt or Pakistan.
20. Violent video games cause behavior problems.
21. Intelligent Design should be taught in public schools as well as the theory of Evolution.
22. Child beauty pageants are exploitive of children.
23. English and Spanish should be the official languages in the United States.
24. The auto industry should be forced to build smaller, energy-efficient cars.
25. The military should not be allowed to recruit at high schools.
26. Texting and driving for all ages should be illegal.
27. There are benefits to attending a single-sex school.
28. Sports competition is not healthy for children. 29. Religion is the biggest cause of war.
30. The government should provide free or low-cost health care to everyone.
31. Reality and trash TV makes us more stupid.
32. Illegals living within U.S. borders should be considered criminals and not entitled to benefits, such as education.
33. Internet purchases should be taxed.
34. Dark money spent by PACs and anonymous donors in campaigns should be illegal.
35. There should be term limits for all elected officials.
36. Nuclear power plants should be closed because of safety concerns.
37. Sports programs should be self-supporting and not receive college/university funding.
38. Body piercing and tattoos carry significant health risks and should be illegal for anyone under 21.
39. Rap/Hip Hop Music promotes negative values.
40. Living together before marriage is morally wrong and adds to the breakdown of society.
41. Online classes provide a poorer quality experience than classroom classes.
42. American companies that outsource jobs to third world countries should be penalized.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The purpose of these writing assignments is to allow you to apply the concepts of the theories presented in this class (and your textbook reading assignments) to real life situations.
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ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: MINIMUM OF 1,000 words (not including the heading, repeat of question, or works cited/bibliography page!) Microsoft Word will give you a word count. 1,000 words is approximately equal to two single-spaced pages of content.

If you do use any outside sources, you must use the APA format for properly citing your sources. Instructional links to properly using APA style can be found in Canvas in the Modules Section.

Your paper will be graded in accordance with grading rubric which can be found in the Modules Section of Canvas.

ASSIGNMENT #2

According to the FBI: Some 33,000 violent street gangs, motorcycle gangs, and prison gangs with about 1.4 million members are criminally active in the U.S. today. Many are sophisticated and well organized; all use violence to control neighborhoods and boost their illegal money-making activities, which include robbery, drug and gun trafficking, fraud, extortion, and prostitution rings. According to the 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment report, gangs are responsible for an average of 48 percent of violent crime in most jurisdictions, and up to 90 percent in others. (https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/vc_majorthefts/gangs (Links to an external site.))

Focusing on just the organized neighborhood street gangs, and applying what you have learned about social structure and social process theories, explain why there is such a tremendous gang problem in the United States. How does Edwin Southerlands Nine Principles of Differential Association help explain why a person would want to become a gang member?

Final Project Part II Companies — Netflix (NFLX) vs. GEO Holding (TOK)

Overview For this part of the final project, you will be given a scenario in which you are asked to illustrate your financial computation and analysis skills. This part of the assessment addresses the following course outcomes:

Compute financial ratios, time value, variables, and returns using industry standard tools for optimizing financial success.

Analyze corporate financial data for multiple companies in evaluating past and future financial performances.

Part II Prompt

For this section of your employment exam, you will select two companies.

The first company needs to come from your TDAU thinkorswim portfolio which is (Netflix). The second needs to be a competitor of the first company from the same industry. (GEO Holdings).

You will be responsible for collecting, synthesizing, and making decisions regarding both companies. After evaluating these companies financial data, you will then decide which companys stock is the better investment.

This section of your employment examination must be submitted in two parts. Part A will contain the workbooks that house all of your quantitative data and formulas, along with any of the information that is relevant for your chosen companies. Part B will contain your answers to the questions asked below, composed in a cohesive manner. If you are referring to data that is found within the workbooks in Part A, be sure to include a citationfor example, rate of return is 3.570 USD (E64, WB2), where E64 is the cell that the calculation took place in and WB2 is designating workbook 2. This ensures that your instructor can quickly and accurately check data entry, formula use, and financial calculations.

Your submission must address the following critical elements:

Preparing the Workbooks

II. Three-Year Returns

A. What is the three-year return on the stock price of the first company (Company A, Netflix)? How is the stock performing? Ensure that you use the appropriate formula in your spreadsheets to calculate the three-year return on the given companys stock price.

B. What is the three-year return on the stock price of the second company (Company B, GEO Holdings)? How is this stock performing? Ensure that you use the appropriate formula in your spreadsheets to calculate the three-year return on your chosen companys stock price.

C. How do these two stocks compare in terms of three-year returns? What does this indicate about these two companies?

III. Financial Calculations:

A. Using the appropriate spreadsheets, which are to be included in the workbooks, calculate the price-to-earnings ratio for the last three fiscal years of the given and your chosen companies. Be sure that you are entering and using the correct formula.

B. Using the appropriate spreadsheets, which are to be included in the workbooks, calculate the debt-to-equity ratios for the last three fiscal years of the given and your chosen companies. Be sure that you are entering and using the correct formula.

C. Using the appropriate spreadsheets, which are to be included in the workbooks, calculate the return-on-equity ratios for the last three fiscal years of the given and your chosen companies. Be sure that you are entering and using the correct formula.

D. Using the appropriate spreadsheets, which are to be included in the workbooks, calculate the earnings per share for the last three fiscal years of the given and your chosen companies. Be sure that you are entering and using the correct formula.

E. Using the appropriate spreadsheets, which are to be included in the workbooks, calculate the profit margins for the last three fiscal years of the given and your chosen companies. Be sure that you are entering and using the correct formula.

F. Using the appropriate spreadsheets, which are to be included in the workbooks, calculate the free cash flows for the last three fiscal years of the given and your chosen companies. Be sure that you are entering and using the correct formula.

IV. Industry Averages

A. Obtain current industry averages of three of the financial calculations above for both companies and add this information to your spreadsheet for comparison. Ensure the accuracy and organization of your data.

B. In this context, how is each companys financial health? How do these two companies compare to one another? Consider the appropriate date range you should use.

V. Performance Over Time

A. Analyze the performance of the Company A over time. What financial strengths and weaknesses does this company have? Consider addressing the free cash flows and ratios you calculated earlier.

B. Analyze the performance of your Company B over time. What financial strengths and weaknesses does this company have? Consider addressing the free cash flows and ratios you calculated earlier.

C. Analyze how the data differ between these two companies. Why do you think this is? Consider addressing the free cash flows and ratios you