Put the argument into a concrete shape, into an image, some hard phrase, round and solid as a ball, which they can see and handle and carry home with them, and the cause is half won. —Ralph Waldo Emerson Persuasion is a constant in each of our lives. No matter where we look, what we […]

write one to two substantial paragraphs answering these questions:1. What topic are you interested in researching? 2. Why do you find the topic interesting? 3. What is the problem associated with the topic? 4. For whom does the problem exist? (A problem for one person might not be a problem for another person.) 5. How do you plan to do your research? […]

Identify a situation where stereotypes (as a schemata used in organizing perceptions) may be useful and helpful in a communication situation. Next, identify a situation in which that same stereotype becomes unproductive and perhaps damaging. Look for both the useful and necessary aspects of stereotyping, as well as the negative connotations this term often carries. […]

Course Project Outline AND ROUGH DRAFT This week you will create a full-length outline of your Course Project (i.e. a map of what you plan to discuss in your paper). This means you need to choose between your two possible topics, do further research, and come up with a working thesis statement. Then create an […]

Select two (2) of the following 4 essays to answer (Research, Memory, Learning, the Brain – select two of these four topics and answer each question within the two topics that you select). Given this, you should be as detailed as possible in answering all portions of the question you select. There is a 600 word […]

30% of your assessment will come from 3 précis you’ll produce, each of about 500 words, covering readings and discussions from 3 different classes. All three précis must be submitted by 1700 on October 13, 2021. A sensible thing might be to select the weeks now and produce your responses right after the relevant class. Précis Guidance & Example – PDF  Download PDF […]

Description: In the Week 1 and Week 2 Lessons, we have read about two steps of the BIG6 model: task definition and information seeking strategies (CO1 & 2). As you consider the Week 7 Final Project, you will complete a project plan to help you focus your energies and generate ideas to help you be […]

Research Memo For this assignment, you will practice your research skills and develop a research memo. This assignment has the added benefit of helping you prepare your research for the Project #2. Your research should do three things in a proposal: establish background information, help you and your audience understand the problem, and support your proposed […]

Link for MailChimp: https://mailchimp.com/ (Links to an external site.) Training for MailChimp: Go to FORMS and view the document labeled Mail Chimp Training. Links to various free training classes are on the document. Check out the one on branding. If you register they will send you the recording even if you can’t attend that time slot. Set […]

Read through the It Happened to Me article and answer the follow questions. What do you think are the most common listening barriers in your own life? How do you overcome these barriers? Have you ever had an experience where you felt like you were condescending to a family member or friend?