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Media Effects Research Paper

Media Effects Research Paper

Media Effects Research Paper Guidelines
Media effects, also known as media influence are ideas and theories about how mass media influence people as individuals, as families, as communities and as nations. (Sterin 498) Many different theories help to illuminate this phenomenon. Theories of exploration include but are not limited to; uses and gratification, magic bullet, social penetration, cumulative effects, cultivation, and media hegemony. Your task will be to select a group of people who are effected by the media and provide an in-depth term paper which describes who is effected, how they are effected, and what this means on a greater social level. Your process will involve seeking sources of information that may include facts, statistics, historical writings, and current media influences. A research paper presents the results of your investigations on a selected topic. Based on your own thesis and the facts and ideas you have gathered from a variety of sources, a research paper is a creation that is uniquely yours. The experience of gathering, interpreting, and documenting information, developing and organizing ideas and conclusions, and communicating them clearly will prove to be an important and satisfying part of your education and are most certainly valuable in the field of Communication Studies. Suggested Topics Are Media Effect On: Violence, Obesity, Eating disorders, Trends and consumerism, Language, Gender roles, Crime, Politics, Video games, Education, Food Industry, Treatment of animals, ETC … Research Paper Requirements 4-6 pages in length 5-10 academic sources Typed Use the font Times New Roman only Use 12 point font One inch margins Double spaced Works cited page (and labeled as such) Cite your sources according to MLA style No title page
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Media Effects Research Paper Format Procedure
Directions: Your paper should be written using-the following guidelines as a roadmap for your format. Follow
these suggestions to ensure a thorough and cohesive research paper.
Introduction
• Identify the group you are researching
• Provide a basic introduction of how the media effects that particular group
• State your focus (thesis statement)
Body
• Analyze and provide the history of this particular group and how it is portrayed in the media
• How the media specifically effects this group (theory and application are necessary)
• Offer a chronological account which explains events of media effect over time
• Cite authorities who have also investigated this phenomenon including citations and paraphrase
Conclusion
• Reaffirm your thesis statement and answer the question you presented in your paper
• Discuss the consequences of this specific media effect to the world
• Thoughtfully conclude with a fact, opinion, or call-to-action for the future
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Media Effects Research Paper Rubric
Introduction to Mass Media CMST & 102
M. Lampros
5=Excellent 4=Good
Name:
3=A verage 2=Below Average l=Poor
Content and Ideas
Information based on careful reading and analysis
Coherence of information and content depth
Demonstrates understanding of media theory
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Writing Style and Organization
Concrete thesis statement 5 4 3 2 1
Complete sentences and clear style 5 4 3 2 1
Clearly communicates ideas 5 4 3 2 1
Follows writing assignment outline 5 4 3 2 1
Spelling and Grammar
Works cited and in-text following MLA format 5 4 3 2 1
Meets rough draft requirement 3 2 1
Topic Approval 2 1
Free of grammatical and spelling errors 5 4 3 2 1
Comments: Overall Score: /50
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Training and Intervention Program

 

LASA 2: Training and Intervention Program

The value of a good assessment comes from the ability to conceptualize a situation and provide some language and a vehicle to promote change. Too many times in treatment, an assessment is completed as a task of the first few sessions and then left in the chart never to be reviewed again. This is a mistake, and good practice includes a constant review and update to the assessment as well as a plan of action.
Using the assessment that you completed for the LASA 1 in M3: Assignment 2, you will be able to practice making a difference in a child’s life by creating a training and intervention program for the adults in that child’s life.

  • Write a summary assessment of the case study to be handed out in the school meeting with the family and professionals. This summary should include the following:
    • Background information about the child, explaining his or her behavior and the current situation
    • Possible determinates of the stated behaviors focusing on the family
    • Possible determinates of the stated behaviors focusing on the school
  • Create a presentation, with detailed speaker notes, to train the parents and school personnel to better understand the socialization of this particular child and to create a training and intervention program for both parents and school personnel. The presentation should provide research support from at least two peer-reviewed articles and include the following:
    • Separate title and reference slides.
    • Provide a review of the role this child plays in his or her family, how that correlates with the expressed behavior, and specific interventions recommended to change problematic behaviors.
    • Provide a review of the role this child plays in his or her school and peer group, how that correlates with the expressed behavior, and interventions recommended to change problematic behaviors.
    • Create a guide for parents to find the resources needed in the community or methods to gain the services needed for their child. Be sure to also identify four or five resources in your own community, and provide a description of the services they provide that would be useful.
    • Provide information on resiliency and the research literature that best applies to this particular case study. Present the strength areas of the child, family, and school integrated with this resiliency literature to provide positive intervention strategies.

Click here to download a PowerPoint presentation guide to assist in formatting your presentation.
Write a 2-page summary assessment in Word format and develop a 15–20-slide presentation (with detailed speaker notes) in PowerPoint format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources, including use of in-text citations and full references. Academic sources could include your textbook, required readings for this module, or academic journal articles found in the Argosy University online library.

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Creating Parent & Staff Only Newsletter Article

Imagine that you have, been, asked by your school principal to write an article for each of your school’s newsletters: one for families and the other for staff.
Include the following: Parent Newsletter 1.
The first article is for the parent newsletter that is, sent to all families. Write a 1- page article on creating positive relationships between school staff and families.
Include the following: Staff only Newsletter 2.
Write a 1-page article on creating positive school professional to student relationships. Keep in mind that all school professional to student relationships are important, including the secretary, the lunchroom aide, the custodian, etc.
(View assignment attachnment)

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Psychology Class- Depression Paper

Directions: 
Read the articles listed below and then write a 1-2 page paper in APA format, using proper spelling/grammar, address the following:
Assignment (Answer all 4 questions): 
Imagine your 19 year old cousin has recently gone through many changes in his life and you suspect he is suffering from major depression. 
1. What would you tell your cousin about this disease? 
2. How would you help him find the best treatment possible?
3. What type(s) of therapy would you recommend?
4. How would a psychologist determine his or her behavior to be normal or abnormal?
Read Articles Below: 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/199903/depression-beyond-serotonin
https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200103/the-binds-tie-and-heal
https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200409/the-pill-paradox

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professional development

4-5 pages due by Feb 4 …   You have learned many of the basic elements of a chemical dependency center in today’s world. Now it is time to write a report that will be used in a final proposal for a new treatment center. Consider what you have already learned, and continue your research about addiction and recovery theories, services, and continuum of care to design the most effective treatment center possible. Based on current issues that you have learned about, consider the changes you believe could be made to improve this evolving system.
Start with some of the following questions:
What do you think the future best practices might look like?
How might you care for the professionals in a field while they are caring for their clients?
What kind of professional development will the staff need to make this center a success? How might this improve services to those in need?
Given what you know and what your group discovered and discussed about modern treatment facilities, use your imagination to come up with a futuristic model of an addiction and recovery services center. Be sure to address the following information in a proposal of 4–5 pages:
Objective
Type of facility
Need for the facility
Purpose of the facility
Current issues or challenges the facility is designed to address
Mission statement of the facility
Philosophy or theories practiced within the facility
Logistics
Populations to be served by the facility
Treatments used in the facility
Physical appearance of the facility
Type of staff
Professional development that will be available to staff
Additional important details

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Case Analysis

Read the “Case Study Analysis.”
Select one of the following theories that you feel best applies to treating the client in the case study:

  1. Feminist
  2. Solution-Focused
  3. Narrative

Write a 750-1,000-word analysis of the case study using the theory you chose. Include the following in your analysis.

  1. What concepts of the theory make it the most appropriate for the client in the case study?
  2. Why did you choose this theory over the others?
  3. What will be the goals of counseling and what intervention strategies are used to accomplish those goals?
  4. Is the theory designed for short- or long-term counseling?
  5. What will be the counselor’s role with this client?
  6. What is the client’s role in counseling?
  7. For what population(s) is this theory most appropriate? How does this theory address the social and cultural needs of the client?
  8. What additional information might be helpful to know about this case?
  9. What may be a risk in using this approach?

Include at least three scholarly references in your paper.
Each response to the assignment prompts should be addressed under a separate heading in your paper. Refer to “APA Headings and Seriation,” located on the Purdue OWL website for help in formatting the headings.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
 
Case Study Analysis 
Client Name: Ana
Client age: 24
Gender: F
Presenting Problem
Client states, “I recently lost my job and feel hopeless. I can’t sleep and don’t feel like eating.” Client also reports she has lost 10 pounds during the last two months. Client states that she is a solo parent and is worried about becoming homeless. Client states, “I worry all the time. I can’t get my brain to shut off. My husband is in the military and currently serving in an overseas combat zone for the next eight months. I worry about him all the time.”
Behavioral Observations
Client arrived 30 minutes early for her appointment. Client stated that she had never been in counseling before. Client depressed and anxious, as evidenced by shaking hands and tearfulness as she filled out her intake paperwork. Ana made little eye contact as she described what brought her into treatment. Client speech was halting. Client affect flat. Client appeared willing to commit to eight sessions of treatment authorized by her insurance company.
General Background
Client is a 24-year-old first-generation immigrant from Guatemala. Ana was furloughed from her job as a loan officer at local bank three months ago. Client reported that she was from a wealthy family in Guatemala, but does not want to ask for help. Client speaks fluent Spanish.
Education
Client has completed one year of college with a major in business. Client states that she left college after her son was born as she found it difficult to manage a baby, college, and a full-time job.
Family Background
Client is the middle of four siblings. Client has two older brothers and one younger sister. Client’s parents have been married for 27 years. Client states that she has had a “close” relationship with her family, although she states that her father is a “heavy drinker.” Client states that all her brothers and sisters have graduated from college and have professional careers. Client states that her father is a banker and her mother is an educator. Client states that she has not seen her family for 1 year. Client has a 1-year-old son and states that she is sometimes “overwhelmed” by raising him alone.
Major Stressors
· Lack of family and supportive friends
· Financial problems due to job loss
· Husband deployed overseas
· Raising a baby by herself

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Moral and Ethical Framework Appraisal

Moral and Ethical Framework Appraisal/ Week 6-(2-2-18)

Moral and Ethical Framework Appraisal
Final Paper: Find an ethical problem or issue in a profession in which you are interested or that you expect to enter yourself.
Part 1 Present a summary explanation and/or analysis of the ethical problem(s) or issue(s), presenting the various sides of the conflict, and, if possible, the differing opinions that have been given about it. State clearly what the ethical problem is that you will be dealing with. This section should be neutral and objective. Shorter is better than longer in this section. Do not try to solve the problem or present your opinion(s) in this section.
Part 2 Discuss three different ethical positions or theories that you would apply. Also reference any relevant sections of your professional code of ethics; e.g., APA, ACA, etc. Do not present your opinion(s) on the problem or attempt to solve it here.
Part 3 In this  final section, present what you think would be the best solution to the problem, along with your reasons for your solution and why you think your solution is superior to the others that might be given. This is the section in which you should discuss your problem and present your opinion(s). Longer is better than shorter in this section. Say what ethical theory or theories and professional-code sections you are using to arrive at your solution.
This should be a 2,100- to 2,800-word (or 6- to 8-page) paper, excluding cover page, abstract, and references, using APA formatting.
Assignment Rubric
Description: Final Paper: Find an ethical problem or issue in a profession in which you are interested or that you expect to enter yourself. Part 1 Present a summary explanation and/or analysis of the ethical problem(s) or issue(s), presenting the various sides of the conflict, and, if possible, the differing opinions that have been given about it. State clearly what the ethical problem is that you will be dealing with. This section should be neutral and objective. Shorter is better than longer in this section. Do not try to solve the problem or present your opinion(s) in this section. Part 2 Discuss three different ethical positions or theories that you would apply. Also reference any relevant sections of your professional code of ethics; e.g., APA, ACA. etc. Do not present your opinion(s) on the problem or attempt to solve it here. In your final section, present what you think would be the best solution to the problem, along with your reasons for your solution and why you think your solution is superior to the others that might be given. This is the section in which you should discuss your problem and present your opinion(s). Longer is better than shorter in this section. Say what ethical theory or theories and professional-code sections you are using to arrive at your solution. This should be a 2,100- to 2,800-word (or 6- to 8-page) paper, excluding cover page, abstract, and references, using APA formatting.
Total Possible Score: 30.00
Presents a summary explanation and/or analysis of the ethical problem(s) or issue(s), presenting the various sides of the conflict and, if possible, the differing opinions that have been given about it. States the ethical problem clearly
Total: 6.00
Presents a comprehensive summary explanation and/or analysis of the ethical problem(s) or issue(s), presenting the various sides of the conflict and, if possible, the differing opinions that have been given about it. States the ethical problem clearly.
Presents a detailed summary explanation and/or analysis of the ethical problem(s) or issue(s), presenting the various sides of the conflict and, if possible, the differing opinions that have been given about it. States the ethical problem clearly.
Presents a summary explanation and/or analysis of the ethical problem(s) or issue(s), presenting the various sides of the conflict and, if possible, the differing opinions that have been given about it. States the ethical problem clearly
Presents a brief summary explanation and/or analysis of the ethical problem(s) or issue(s), presenting the various sides of the conflict and, if possible, the differing opinions that have been given about it. States the ethical problem.
Does not present a summary explanation and/or analysis of the ethical problem(s) or issue(s).
Discusses three different ethical positions or theories that the student would apply, referencing any relevant sections of the professional code of ethics.
Total: 6.00
Thoroughly discusses three different ethical positions or theories that the student would apply, referencing any relevant sections of the professional code of ethics.
Discusses in detail three different ethical positions or theories that the student would apply, referencing any relevant sections of the professional code of ethics.
Discusses three different ethical positions or theories that the student would apply, referencing any relevant sections of the professional code of ethics.
Briefly discusses three different ethical positions or theories that the student would apply, referencing any relevant sections of the professional code of ethics.
Does not discuss three different ethical positions or theories that the student would apply
Presents a solution to the problem, along with reasons for the solution and the ethical theory or theories and professional code sections used. Includes why the student’s solution is superior to the others that might be given.
Total: 6.00
Presents a comprehensive solution to the problem, along with reasons for the solution and the ethical theory or theories and professional code sections used. Includes why the student’s solution is superior to the others that might be given.
Presents a detailed solution to the problem, along with reasons for the solution and the ethical theory or theories and professional code sections used. Includes why the student’s solution is superior to the others that might be given
Presents a solution to the problem, along with reasons for the solution and the ethical theory or theories and professional code sections used. Includes why the student’s solution is superior to the others that might be given.
Nominally presents a solution to the problem, along with reasons for the solution and the ethical theory or theories and professional code sections used. Includes why the student’s solution is superior to the others that might be given
Does not present a solution to the problem or reasons for the solution.
Research
Total: 6.00
5 – Demonstrates exemplary critical analysis of the research materials.  The student comprehensively uses varied, scholarly, relevant, and current resources to inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
4 – Demonstrates effective critical analysis of the research materials. The student fully uses varied, scholarly, relevant, and current resources to inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
 
3 – Demonstrates adequate critical analysis of the research materials.  The student adequately uses varied, scholarly, relevant, and current resources to inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
2 – Demonstrates some critical analysis of the research materials.  The student partially uses varied, scholarly, relevant, and current resources to inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
1 – Lacking critical analysis of the research materials. The student fails to use varied, scholarly, relevant, and current resources to inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Writing and Organization
Total: 6.00
5 – Demonstrates exemplary clarity and organization. The paper contains a well-articulated thesis statement, flawless mechanics, and precise APA formatting.
 
 
4 – Demonstrates effective clarity and organization. The paper contains a well-articulated thesis statement, proper mechanics, and correct APA formatting.
3 – Demonstrates adequate clarity and organization. The paper contains a clear thesis statement, adequate mechanics, and mostly correct APA formatting.
2 – Demonstrates some clarity and organization. The paper contains an unclear thesis statement, poor mechanics, and improper APA formatting.
1 – Lacking clarity and organization. The paper lacks a thesis statement, effective mechanics, and proper APA formatting.
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Public Relations and Advertising

Discussion–Public Relations and Advertising
Review the Learning Resources before responding to below task:
This week’s readings in the Learning Resources on advertising provide examples of both good and ineffective ad campaigns. Please answer the following prompts regarding advertising and public relations:


A) Post a link to one of your favorite ads and in short essay format, answer the following questions:  Does it persuade you? How? Why do you like it? Is there anything problematic about the ad? Also included a link to an ineffective ad, providing evidence that the ad campaign failed (cite your source in proper APA or MLA format). In your summary, explain (in your opinion) why one ad succeeds and the other fails.

B) After reading this week’s Learning Resources, provide an example,(other than those listed in the readings) where public relations campaigns have been effective or ineffective, and provide a link to information about that example.  Answer, inshort answer format, why was the campaign successful or unsuccessful? Provide a link to the example.

NB: “PR-Difference Between PR and Advertising.” Trainme.TV. This video explains the difference between PR and Advertising. (The video does not have academic content but provides a cursory overview of this week’s lessons. Link:(https://youtu.be/eSvfryrmONk) by: successtvuk

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Anthropology Analysis Assignment

Click on the assignment link above to access the Analysis Assignment.  Write your essay response and save your work as a Word doc or docx, or in .odt, .rft or as a .pdf
 
1) What is Larmarckian inheritance? Explain why this mode of inheritance does not work, using an original example (one of your own, not from the article).
2) What is Darwin’s explanation of inheritance by Natural Selection? Refer to your textbook and/or the Chapter 2 power point presentation to help you synthesize this information. Tell me YOUR understanding of this information. DO NOT copy from the article, the textbook or the power points.
3) What is a “sex-linked” trait? Is inheritance of a specific number of pairs of human ribs a sex-linked trait? Does understanding this scientific observation of inheritance contradict Creationist accounts of the first human parents? How or why not?
4) Briefly discuss the difference between scientific fact and faith-based belief in terms of observations and testable evidence. Are these two approaches mutually incompatible (must we choose one or the other, not both) or can they work together to understand the web of life on our planet?
5) Finish your essay with a brief conclusion about what you learned from this analysis.