The Discussion for This Week Your assignment, a written draft of substantial paragraphs should be as you would have it for your family to use if you are unable to speak for yourself
The Discussion for This Week
Your assignment, a written draft of substantial paragraphs should be as you would have it for your family to use if you are unable to speak for yourself.
To help you get started: https://youtu.be/xy-JTh1Vo8o
Sample forms for Advance Directives and durable Powers of Attorney are obtained through local and state health departments to get you started:
- State-by-State Advance Directive Forms – AARP
- Seven Ponds After Death Planning Guide
- Types of Advance Directives – American Cancer Society
- The Last Word – The Hospice Heart
Before you submit your response, be sure you have included answers to these five points:
- In your Advance Directive, you are to convey your wishes about prolonging life or not. Comment on your personal, conceptual, or moral perspective on this issue. State your decisions regarding DNR, life support, and tube feeding.
- Designate a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. Who would it be and why?
- What are your wishes about organ donation or donating your body for research?
- Identify any cultural perspective associated with your decisions.
- Do all of this seriously and, when finished, describe the thoughts and/or emotions that this assignment elicits in you. Also let us know if this was difficult for you to think about or if it felt comfortable to begin getting your affairs in order. You, of course, want to review your draft and finalize your wishes with and give copies to appropriate family members, medical doctors, and clergy or spiritual adviser.
An excellent response will be at least 1-2 pages in length, using complete sentences and concise language. Please review published peer-reviewed articles (from the Library website) (see syllabus for details) and include citations and references in all post responses.
Annotated Bibliography Worksheet
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Example Reference |
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Citation in APA format |
Goings, T. C., Salas-Wright, C. P., Howard, M. O., & Vaughn, M. G. (2017). Substance use among Bi/multiracial youth in the United States: Profiles of psychosocial risk and protection. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 44(2), 206-214. https://doi.org/10.1080/00952990.2017.1359617 (this is a proper source citation in APA formatting) |
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Key findings (200 words) |
This article presents findings from a study that examined the issue of substance use in bi/multiracial youth. The authors suggest that bi/multiracial youth participate in substance use more frequently than monoracial youth. The study had several significant findings. Bi/multiracial youth engaged in higher use of tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and other illicit drugs more so than other youth of color. They also engage in higher levels of marijuana use than white youth. However, findings also revealed that bi/multiracial youth were involved with more psychosocial protectors – such as being raised with a stronger anti-drug message and having parents more involved in their lives. Many also experienced lower levels of psychosocial risk than monoracial youth, such as peer pressure. The authors suggest several important implications from these findings, especially in terms of designing prevention and intervention efforts aimed at bi/multiracial youth to address substance abuse. These implications take on increased importance as the population of bi/multiracial youth has been increasing significantly over time. They also suggest that these programs focus on enhancing psychosocial protections for these youth, rather than only focusing on protective factors. The authors conclude by mentioning two model programs as being exemplary with this approach – The Strong African American Families Program, and Communities That Care. (This example of key findings gives a detailed description of the major findings and implications from the study. It clearly represents one of the social sciences. It also meets the 200-word length) |
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How do you know that this is a credible/scholarly source? |
This article was found in a peer-reviewed academic journal from the UMGC library. (This article was from a peer-reviewed scholarly journal from the UMGC library – using peer reviewed sources helps to verify credibility) |
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Assess the usefulness of this resources to your project. How will you use the findings for your final project? If you found that this resource was not useful, please discuss why. (100 words) |
My topic is on substance use among adolescents. This article addresses several issues that are relevant to my topic from a psychological viewpoint, including psychosocial protections and risks in the context of substance use. It also discusses a population that has been less focused on in many of the articles I have read. Since the population of bi/multiracial youth is increasing in society, this article will help to ensure that I look at this issue from the perspective of different demographics of youth. (This description reiterates the topic and fully describes how the article will be relevant from the viewpoint of one of the social sciences. It gives a valid reason of how the article will be useful for the final project. It also meets the required word count). |
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The final project in this course will have you analyze how media representations of diversity shape our understanding of groups that we may not be familiar with. This assignment will help you get started on the research you will need for your final project.
Begin by reviewing the Media Representations of Diversity assignment instructions. This will provide you with an understanding of what kinds of resources you may need for the final project. For this assignment, you will need at least 3 scholarly or credible sources, 2 of which must be scholarly sources from the UMGC Library. The third resource will be one of the required readings from this course.
Finding scholarly sources
For this part of the final project, you will use the UMGC library databases to locate two scholarly sources. You will also choose one other source from the required resources in this course, for a total of 3 sources.
What is a scholarly source? This resource from the Library provides an excellent overview of what makes a source scholarly: Identify Scholarly Journals. Is My Source Credible? will also help you in determining if you have chosen an appropriate source.
What kinds of sources should I be looking for? There are several ways to begin your research. Terms like “bias in Hollywood,” “diversity in the movies,” and “diversity in media” may be useful. You can also consider searching for the title of the movie, book, or TV series or episode you have chosen. If you are having trouble finding resources, please reach out to your professor or to the Library’s Ask a Librarian service.
Submit a summary of each article using the attached worksheet. In your own words, identify the key findings of the article. Do not simply state what the article was about (e.g., "This article talks about cyberbullying"). What specific information did you learn from your source? (E.g., "Cyberbullying has become a popular means of abuse among teenagers, affecting about half of all young people.") The purpose of the key findings section is to demonstrate that you have read and understood each of your sources. Your key findings should be 200 words in length. Do not simply copy and paste the abstract or any other part of your source! This violates the university's Academic Integrity policy.
The purpose of this assignment is to 1) ensure that you are using appropriate, scholarly sources, and 2) to make sure you are on track for your final project.
Please download the attached annotated bibliography worksheet.
Turnitin will be used to evaluate this assignment prior to grading. Please review the syllabus for more information about the use of Turnitin in this course.
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PROJECT 2 UMGC > CMST 301 > DIGITAL MEDIA AND SOCIETY
PROJECT 2: PRESENTATION OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate your understanding of the following course concepts:
1. How companies or organizations use digital or social media to effectively communicate ideas, information, arguments, and messages to achieve a specific goal. 2. How digital or social media has transformed the communication of idea, information, and arguments in society.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION The use of digital and social media can have a profound effect on society. This project requires you to research and report on an organization or company who has used or is using digital or social media to create a profound effect, impact, or influence on others. Project 2 consists of:
1. Project Requirements (topics and content to cover) 2. Presentation Requirements (content organization) 3. Submission Requirements (how to submit your assignment) 4. Presentation Resources 5. Due Date Information and Late Policy
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS Select an organization or company that used or uses digital or social media to impact others. CREATE A PRESENTATION (using a professional presentation application such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Prezi, or Apple Keynote for the Mac) highlighting the information you found. NOTE 1: You are required to complete ALL THREE SECTIONS of this project (Sections 1, 2, and 3).
PLEASE SELECT A DIFFERENT COMPANY THAN THE ONE YOU USED IN PROJECT 1.
SECTION 1: ORGANIZATION OR COMPANY INFORMATION Provide the following information about the organization or company you select. Answer the questions below: Item 1: What is the name of the organization or company? Item 2: What year was the organization or company established? Item 3: What is the organization's or company’s goal or mission? Item 4: Provide the company's or organization's website address (URL), if available. Item 5: Where is the company or organization's headquarters located?
Section 1 Source: Include at least one source for Section 1. Include this source as an in-slide citation and on your References slide(s).
SECTION 2: DESCRIPTION OF THE DIGITAL OR SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCE Describe how digital or social media was used to influence others while answering the following questions:
Item 1: Describe how digital or social media was used to influence others. Provide at least one example, instance, or situation that highlights this influence. Item 2: In the example, instance, or situation you provided in Item 1, what specific digital or social media platforms were used (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap chat, Pinterest, or YouTube) and how were they used? Item 3: What occurred as the result of the use of digital or social media? Describe the impact or magnitude of the change.
Section 2 Source: Include at least one source for Section 2. Include this source as an in-slide citation and on your References Slide(s).
To help you with completing Section 2, an example is provided below:
Section 2 Example 1: Invisible Children - Kony 2012 In 2012, an organization called Invisible Children created and posted a 30 minute movie on YouTube to launch a campaign they called "Kony 2012." View the movie here ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc).
The Kony 2012 campaign was an effort to capture James Kony, who was portrayed as a ruthless rebel leader in Uganda who committed numerous atrocities against humanity, including kidnapping and murder.
The Kony 2012 campaign had a tremendous impact. The video generated over 100 million YouTube Views. Over 20 million dollars was donated to support the effort to capture James Kony
NOTE 2: You cannot use Invisible Children in your project.
To help you with completing Section 2, a second example is provided below:
Section 1 Example 2: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge In 2016, the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALS) organized the Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge involved pouring a bucket filled with ice and water over a person's head, followed by the person nominating 3 people who then had to take the challenge. The person would then making a contribution to ALS research. The challenge quickly became viral, gaining support and participation from celebrities. As a result of the challenge, traffic to the ALS web page increased, over 250,000 new donors signed up, and over 13.3 million dollars was raised.
NOTE 3: You cannot use the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in your project.
SECTION 3: ANALYSIS What was the full impact of the use of Digital or Social Media? Item 1: Was the change created by the use of digital or social media positive or negative (or both) in your opinion? Item 2: How successful was the company in accomplishing the objective? Support your answer. Item 3: List one thing the company could have done better to accomplish their objective. To help you with completing Section 3, we have provided two examples below:
Section 3 Example 1: Invisible Children – Kony 2012 The Kony 2012 campaign had both positive and negative results:
The Kony 2012 campaign received global attention. This attention lead to political and military action. The US government, lead by President Obama, backed a mission of 5,000 soldiers to James Kony.
The organization came under scrutiny as many have questioned their efforts (see YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okmswBs4rdg or CNN report at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEVKNVTnYRA ).
James Kony has not been caught. Some people even believe that he is no longer living or a threat to the region.
Section 3 Example 2: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge The Ice Bucket Challenge was extremely successful. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge increased the level of awareness of ALS and was extremely positive.
The Ice Bucket Challenge campaign has ended. In order to sustain the effort by coming up with a new challenge each year. One idea would be to use a number of celebrities to start the new challenge every year. Also, the association could do a better job of showing how the money donated has gone to furthering the cause. I would also create a thank you video from current ALS patients. The key here is to find ways to take advantage of the momentum the Ice Bucket Challenge initially created.
Section 3 Sources : Include at least one source for Section 3. Include the source as in-slide citation and on your References page. NOTE 4: You can not use in your project or any company or organization we discussed in class or in this assignment (e.g. The Ice Bucket Challenge or Invisible Children).
PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS 1. SLIDE SETUP AND ORGANIZATION Your presentation must include the following slides and sections:
Item 1: Title Slide Your Title Slide should contain the following:
· Project Name
· Your Name
· Instructor’s Name
· Course name and section number
Item 2: Organization or Company Information (Section 1) Item 3: Description of the Digital Media Influence (Section 2) Item 4: Analysis of the Digital Media Influence (Section 3) Item 5: Summary Slide Item 6: Question Slide (this is where the audience is invited to ask questions). You will only need to include a "Title Only" slide .
Item 7: References Slide(s) (Your References MUST be in APA format)!
2. PRESENTATION LENGTH Minimum of 10 slides; Maximum of 15 slides. (Title and Reference slides do not count toward the total slide count). NOTE 5: Going over 15 slides is fine, but if you are under 6 slides you will be penalized 10% (one letter grade).
3. SLIDE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
a. Keep it Simple: Slides must be easy to read and uncluttered. Keep in mind the 7 x 7 rule with presentation software, which effectively states no more than 7 words per bullet and 7 bullets per slide.
b. Images: Pictures and images should be used sparingly to avoid distraction from the main contents. Include at least one table, graph, or image of an appropriate size that is relevant and supports the information provided in your paper. Feel free to create the image if you like, but it must be professional.
c. Fonts: Use a standard font like Times New Roman or Helvetica. Use 36-point font for your slide title, 28-point font for main points, and 24-point font for secondary points.
d. Footer : Include the slide number, title of your presentation, and your name in the footer (except on title slide).
e. Background : Appropriate for the presentation. Use creativity here, but your background color or design must not detract from the readability of the slides. A bad example would be using dark text against a dark background. Make sure the background and font colors are a good contrast.
f. Contrast: Appropriate Foreground-Background Segregation (use dark text against a light background or white or light colored text against a dark background. This creates contrast.
4. PRESENTATION NARRATION Add "Narration" to each and every Slide in your presentation. I would like you to present your presentation as if you were giving it to a LIVE AUDIENCE. In addition to designing each slide, I also want you to provide me with the transcript of the words you would actually say, word-for-word. while each slide is being displayed. Adding Narration You can accomplish this in several ways: a. Adding Text Narration to the Notes Section of each slide, OR b. Adding Voice Narration to each slide (Export the Narration as a .MOV file).
5. SOURCES Include at least Four (4) Sources (Total)
a. Include at least One (1) Source for Section 1. b. Include at least One (1) Source for Section 2. c. Include at least Two (2) Sources for Section 3. At least one of the two sources must be a Professional or Scholarly Source.
Clarification: Please do not use unprofessional sources such as Wikipedia, About.com, Answers.com, Dictionary.com, How.com, or anything remotely similar. Examples of scholarly sources include textbooks, articles, academic journals, and conference proceedings. Scholarly resources are written by experts in their fields, grounded in research, and often refereed (reviewed and edited by researchers in the field). Examples of professional sources include: trade journals or magazines. Professional sources are written for a specific audience that works in certain field. They are not research-based. You can also use our course content (e.g. Read & Watch resources) as a source as well. UMGC has a top-notch, extensive online library. You can find many scholarly and professional sources there. NOTE 6: You can also use social media (e.g. Twitter posts, blogs, YouTube) sources as well as this is a paper about the use of digital and social media.
PRESENTATION RESOURCES The following optional resources may be helpful in completing this project:
1. Life After Death by PowerPoint (3 mins | Automatic Closed Captioning) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjcO2ExtHso This Youtube video provides great tips sprinkled in with humor! 🙂
2. PowerPoint Tutorial: Recording and Exporting Videos (5 mins | Automatic Closed Captioning). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKgfVZ4aCE0
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Please submit the following to your Assignments Folder in our CMST 301 LEO Classroom by the specified due date: 1. The completed presentation (PowerPoint .PPT or .PPTX, or Keynote project file) or a link to your online Prezi presentation.
DUE DATE Five (5) Day Late Period: The Assignments Folder will remain open 5 days after the due date for late submissions. There will be a 10% (or 2 point) reduction for assignments submitted during the 5-day grace period. After 5 days, late assignments will not be accepted or graded. The Assignments Folder will be closed at this point as well and you will not be able to physically submit the assignment.
Exceptions may be allowed, on a case-by-case basis, for life situations (military deployment, medical illness, death in the family, etc). In all cases, timely notification of a "life situation" is critical to the approval of any extensions. All exceptions must be accompanied by official documentation, which is subject to inspection and approval. Work load, course load, vacations, or bad memory are not acceptable excuses.
Running Close to the Deadline?: Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your assignment. Give yourself at least a 5-hour window to account for any technical difficulties that might arise. If you experience technical difficulties beyond your control that do not allow you to successfully complete the assignment, immediately follow the steps below: Step 1: Contact the UMGC Help Center . Inform them off the problem you are having. Get a problem ticket number from them to document the situation. Step 2: E-mail me ASAP and include (a) your class and section, (b) description of the problem you are having, (c) your problem ticket number from the Help Center, and (d) your name, so I can investigate the situation. Step 3: Attempt to attach your assignment to a message to me inside of LEO. Step 4: E-mail the assignment to me. GRADE VALUE This project is worth 100 points or 20% of your total grade for the course.
GRADE REDUCTIONS You will lose points for issues such as: not following directions, not submitting your work on time, and failure to include all required elements. Each omission will result in a partial point deduction.
SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT To complete this project and receive full credit, you must submit your completed presentation to your Assignments Folder unless you encounter problems–discussed above).
CYA (COPY YOUR ASSIGNMENT) Please make sure you keep a copy of your project stored on your computer. Technical difficulties do happen–you may need to resubmit your assignment for a number of reasons. It is always a good policy to CYA!
HAVING PROBLEMS? Please contact me in advance if you are having problems understanding what is required of you.
DO YOUR OWN WORK UMGC has strict policies regarding turning in work that is not 100% your own creation. I will enforce these policies.
VERIFY YOUR ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN POSTED ( ** Very Important ** ) It is your responsibility to make sure you have posted your assignment CORRECTLY! Once you have posted your assignment, immediately attempt to view it, just to make sure your post was accepted by LEO, that it is formatted correctly, and you have posted the correct file. Also, you should receive an e-mail confirmation. If you do not, something probably went wrong. NOTE 7: You will be held responsible for posting your assignments correctly.
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