Category: Communications and media

Deliverable 7 – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Campaign Scenario You are newly appointed to the communications team for a reputable, multi-faceted philanthropic organization, Momentum for Better. The current task for your team is to create a brand-new campaign that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. To kick off this campaign, you have been asked to develop a mood board presentation and written summary that you will present to leadership at the upcoming annual meeting. You are reminded that a mood board is a deliverablea collage of images, colors, patterns/textures, and textthat visually describes the intended look & feel of the campaign. You DONT need to be an artist or designer to create a mood board, but you DO need to have a keen understanding of what various visuals communicate and how they make people feel. Keep in mind the various ways that you analyzed and evaluated visuals throughout this course. Instructions Mood Board Presentation First, create a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. Your presentation will need to have the slides listed below clearly labeled. Visually compelling title slide Colors and Patterns Logos, Ethos, Pathos Graphics Delivery Methods Memes Second, think about the overall look & feel that you want the campaign to have. Then, search the web for examples of the kinds of images, graphics, colors, and patterns/textures that you have in mind. Third, copy and paste those images, graphics, etc., into the appropriate slides of your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. You must have at least four (4) images per slide, except for the Memes slide, which just needs two (2). The images should fill up as much of the slide as possible but DONT stretch or squish the images. Here is more detail about the types of images you need to include in the slides. Visually compelling title slide Include one main image and a title for your presentation. Include the organizations name, Momentum for Better. Colors and Patterns Your color scheme must feature two colors. Images of color swatches or things that are your chosen colors (e.g., fire engine red, canary yellow, etc.). Patterns or textures that feature strong use of lines (e.g., stripes, swirls, borders, plaid, etc.). Logos, Ethos, Pathos (choose one main rhetorical approach) Photos of people that signify your chosen rhetorical approach. Photos must include people of various genders, ethnicities, and ages. Graphics Logo and/or symbol graphics that convey diversity, equity, and inclusion. Delivery Methods Images of two (2) chosen delivery methods for spreading awareness about the campaign. For example, if you want social media to be one of the options, then include photos of a person using social media. Memes Create two (2) positive, inspiring memes that fit the overall message of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Dont make the memes funny, satirical, or divisive. You can only use public domain or Creative Commons licensed images. You CANT use images from movies, shows, comics, books, video games, etc. You may use PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Express, Microsoft Paint, or any other app to create the memes. Save them as a JPG or PNG file, then insert them into your PowerPoint presentation. Fourth, as you develop the visually compelling title slide and all the other slides, you need to demonstrate your understanding of visual presentation. In other words, your slides need to be aesthetically pleasing with good visual connectivity. Written Summary Once youve finished creating your mood board presentation, you need to write a detailed summary explaining why you chose the visuals that you did. Your summary should include the following: In a Microsoft Word document, use APA formatting. The title on your title page must match the title slide of your mood board presentation. Your introductory paragraph must explain your overall intended look & feel for the campaign and how it will communicate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For example, will it be serene, energetic, serious, or something else? Include section headings in your summary, and these must match the slide labels from your mood board presentation. Each section must contain 23 full paragraphs explaining your chosen images in detail. Keep in mind how youve analyzed and evaluated visuals throughout this course. Connect them to the overarching message of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Youll be graded on your ability to defend your choices and clearly articulate your analysis. Submit a PowerPoint presentation (PPTX) and Microsoft Word document (DOCX). NOTE – Be sure the documents display proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. RUBRIC: A – 4 – Mastery Exceptional and visually compelling title slide includes one main relevant image, proper title, and the organizations name. A – 4 – Mastery Exemplary analysis of color and patterns. Color and line are addressed with 4 or more relevant images. A – 4 – Mastery Exemplary analysis of logos, ethos, or pathos. Various genders, ethnicities, and ages are represented in 4 or more relevant images. A – 4 – Mastery Exemplary analysis of logo and/or symbol graphics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. These themes are represented in 4 or more relevant images. A – 4 – Mastery Exemplary analysis of the two chosen delivery methods. These methods are represented in 4 or more relevant images. A – 4 – Mastery Exemplary crafting of two positive, inspiring memes that fit the message of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. A – 4 – Mastery Slides demonstrate exceptional aesthetics and visual connectivity. A – 4 – Mastery Exemplary introductory paragraph explains the overall look and feel of campaign. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are professionally, clearly, and concisely identified. A – 4 – Mastery Exemplary paragraph explains the colors and patterns in the campaign. Its written professionally, clearly, and concisely. A – 4 – Mastery Exemplary paragraph explains the rhetorical approach used in the campaign. Its written professionally, clearly, and concisely. A – 4 – Mastery Exemplary paragraph explains the logo and/or symbol graphics used in the campaign. Its written professionally, clearly, and concisely. A – 4 – Mastery Exemplary paragraph explains the two delivery methods used in the campaign. Its written professionally, clearly, and concisely. A – 4 – Mastery Exemplary paragraph explains the two memes created for the campaign. Its written professionally, clearly, and concisely. A – 4 – Mastery Final mood board presentation and written summary are professionally crafted using proper APA format without any grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

The San Lucas Unified School District has a very aggressive affirmative action program. San Lucas, a midsize city in the Southwest, has a population that is approximately 50% white, 10% African American, and 40% Hispanic (mostly Mexican American). School district officials are strongly committed to recruiting and retaining teachers who represent this diverse population. They believe that students should have positive role models from their own ethnic groups and also think that a diverse teaching staff is best able to deal with student differences stemming from unique cultural backgrounds. The school districts goal is to achieve a teaching staff that has the same proportion of minority groups as in the local population. District officials realized early on that achieving this goal would be no easy task, so they instituted a set of hiring procedures they hoped would attract minority applicants. Then, they worked to make especially attractive offers to these candidates and instituted special programs (mostly seminars and workshops) designed to aid in these recruits adjustment and to decrease turnover. The officials hoped that Maria Sanchez would be one of their early success stories. Maria was hired straight out of the state university into a position at San Lucas High School. She specializes in the science curriculum, teaching mostly courses in biology and gen- eral science. Hired at the highest salary possible for a new graduate, Maria also negotiated several conditions that were not part of the traditional employment con- tract. She felt she needed an extra dedicated laptop to prepare exercises and graphics for her classes, and the school board provided one. She wanted her classes to have additional access to the schools iPads. She also asked for an extra free period each day for class preparation. She felt this was necessary because much of her afterschool time would be taken up by extracurricular activities and counseling the Hispanic students at the high school. The school board also complied with this request, agreeing that Marias role in providing social support for the students was an important one. Some rough times marked the first two years of Marias contract with San Lucas High School. Her teaching evaluations were uneven because she had trouble maintaining control in the classroom and had difficulty explaining basic concepts to her first-year classes. She was much more effective in her advanced biology classes, where she could use extended simulations to illustrate complex processes. In general, the students liked her, but some complained that she played favorites. She also ran into problems with her coworkers. Most of the teachers were friendly with her on an interpersonal level, but they were concerned tha. she was rarely willing to serve on curriculum, planning, or special-events committees. After two years, Marias probationary period was over, and it was time to make a decision about a longterm contract. Three representatives of the school district were meeting to discuss this issue: Jan Dobos, director of minority recruitment for the district; Raul Rivera, the principal at San Lucas High School; and Zoe Grainger, head of the teachers union. Jan opened up the discussion.It looks like Ms. Sanchez is doing a reasonably good job at the high school, and I definitely think she should be given a long-term contract. Shes doing great work providing advice for many of the Latina girls who have no one else to talk to. And her teaching is beginning to shape up. I think with a bit more support from the district, she can develop into a really valuable contributor. Weve got a problem here if youre talking aboutgiving Maria even more support, Zoe interrupted. Theres already some discontent among the high school teachers about the special perks Maria got when she signed on here. She has more computing support than they do, and they resent the fact that she only has four classes a day while theyre teaching five. Its not that they dont support the diversity program here, but they see it coming out of their own hides. Weve been told that were now living in apost-racial society but it doesnt feel that way here. And arent we forgetting something here? added Raul.What about whats best for Maria? Zoe laughed.Most of the teachers dont think Marias needs are being forgotten! Quite the contrary, it seems that Marias needs are being considered over everyone elsesother teachers and the students! Thats just what Im getting at, said Raul.Ive talked to Maria a lot about this, and I dont think youve taken her perspective at all. Shes in a tough situation here. She feels like shes expected to be the perfect cultural role model for students and the school board alike. And she doesnt have anyone to serve as a role model for her; shes just feeling her way through the system. Marias under a microscopeexpected to advise minority students as well as serve in outreach programs. You may not think she pulls her weight with school committees, but you dont know the half of what she does with community programs. So, what do we do? asked Jan.We need to make an immediate recommendation to the school board. Does she get a long-term contract, and if so, what should it look like?

How can you explain the very different experiences of Maria and other teachers at the high school? Is there an avenue that could be taken to cope with these differences? How could this situation be managed to improve the situation for Maria, for other teachers, for the students, and for the community?

Complete all readings

Chapter 7: The Logic of Sampling. BOOK IN FILES! PLEASE ONLY USE THIS BOOK IN FILES

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4.A cable television company wants to raise its rates for new subscribers. It takes a sample of current subscribers to test their reaction to the rate change. Is this population appropriate to the research purpose? If not, where could it find a better sample? Discuss the notions of population and a sample.

You must upload a statement that explains your academic interest in, understanding of and academic preparedness for the programme(s) you are applying for. You should also explain the academic rationale for applying to the programme(s) you have chosen. If applying for two programmes, you are strongly encouraged to write a separate statement for each programme. The statement of academic purpose is an important part of your application, and selectors are looking for evidence of your academic suitability and motivation, and of what you can contribute academically to the programme. We expect statement(s) to be between 1,000 – 1,500 words.

Please address the following questions/prompts in your statement(s)

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The purpose of this discussion is to re-evaluate the students’ understanding of God as the Creator.

Initial Post (Due Saturday by 11:59 pm CST): This is a two part initial post, with each part being a separate paragraph of 150 words:

• Paragraph 1 (150 words): In the Appendix of God Behaving Badly, Lamb offers four actions that God does in his chapter on Noah and the Flood. What picture does he paint about God and His relationship with humanity? According to Lambs first chapter, in what ways has humanity misunderstood God?
• Paragraph 2 (150 words): Lamb is also striving to overcome the belief that God is harsh and vindictive. If you were to perceive God as fascinating, relational, and good, how would that affect your life? What would you do differently?

Remember to follow the in all discussions throughout the course. Be sure to cite and reference both scripture and your textbook(s) in your posts.

1. Choose one key concept from weeks 1-3 and reflect on its usefulness in explaining your real-word experiences with media.
2. Use first-person writing and draw on your personal media experiences.
3. You must use the academic sources from the course reading as the reference.
4. Please connecting your writing with the course content.

My professor said it detected AI, and I need to reduce the AI. Because I’m an international student, the vocabulary I use must be very simple, and after revising, I need to make sure the professor can tell that I wrote it myself.

The assignment requires you (1) to choose and describe a mass-produced

persuasive message (e.g., a print advertisement, a commercial, a political

debate etc., 1 page maximum), (2) to identify and explain at least four

different theories and concepts from Chapters 1,2,3,4, 5,6,9, and 13 that are related to the

message, (3) to apply the theories and concepts and analyze the message

(e.g., how do the theories explain the message? what’s the implication for the

field or the industry?). Please also include a short conclusion paragraph as

well as the message (e.g., a picture or a link to the video) you analyze as the

appendix. When you choose the theories and concepts to analyze your

message, please do not pick more than one theory or concept from the same

module. The whole paper should be at least 8 pages (not including title, appendix, or

reference page), double-spaced and use APA format, and should include in-

text citations and a reference page (no need of an abstract section).

use the book Persuasion byRobert Gass

Formative Assessment:

In this formative assessment, you are going to provide information to leaders seeking to be effective communicators. Create an infographic or other creative visual media to provide a quick snippet of the most important communication aspects a leader should be aware of if he/she were to lead an organization where people thrive due to the communication standards established.