DB #12 Media Ethics

Discussion Board #12 Due – Sunday by 11:59pm

• Minimum 1 paragraph per question but you can always write more.
• Reply to at least two classmate’s posts. Your replies to others need to be thorough and reflect thought and effort (at least 1 paragraph).
• Grammar, spelling, proper capitalization and punctuation are required in every post and reply.
• Refer to the Netiquette guide to discussion board posts & replies in your syllabus.
• No credit will be given to any late Discussion Board posts or replies.

Media Ethics

1. Who is Kevin Carter (photojournalist) and what is he know for? (You can do your own research or use the articles posted below)

2. What ethical controversy surrounds one of his pictures? Name the picture and describe the controversy.

3. Do you agree with his actions? Were his actions justified? Were they ethical?

4. Would you have handled the situation differently? If so, how?

5. What if it meant the result would be different and the impetus for aid for the region would not have existed? Is it justifiable to not intervene if it brings greater awareness to a problem or issue?

Movie to watch if you are interested in learning more : The Bang Bang Club

Personal Connections to Mortality and Immortality

This entire section is all about life and death- a major part of humanity as a whole as we have seen with the massive architectural undertakings throughout the world.

For this topic, we are going to make personal connections to this section on Mortality and Immortality by creating a free flowing mind map centered upon what you are interested in for your own ideas of mortality, as well as introducing your own ideas (separate from this class) and integrating them into a mind map project. Use 10 images from this unit’s content and integrate images of your own personal life if you choose.

A mind map defined: A concept map or “mind map” is a simple way to visually display ideas and relationships among concepts. Creating one can help you organize your ideas and define your topic.

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For your mind map: center your ideas to: your own ideas of mortality. Everythingbranches out of that central focus.

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For this assignment, please reference:

1. This Unit’s course module for artworks.

2. You own ideas/images that are outside of our class.

3. (mind maps)

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Goals

The goals behind this project are:

(1) to make visual and conceptual (ideas) connections between several artworks and architectural examples in this section

(2) to integrate some of your own (outside of class) ideas in to this units’ content- consider using your own personal background (cultural, religious, etc)

(3) to use the structure of a mind map to make connections that are rooted in your own ideas of mortality .

Guidelines

A mind map can be computerized diagram (flow chart style), written, collage, drawn, or a combination of all.

The Mind Map Art Project:

• Any medium will be accepted- NO AI USAGE. Students need to use images from this week’s readings/reference images from this week’s readings.
• Creativity is key.
• There is no size requirement or material requirement.
• Integrate course images/concepts to your (outside of class ideas)
• Use at least 10 connections (images) in total- there must be the use of images along with text- NO AI USAGE

If you are more comfortable creating a chart on or another digital platform, go for it! Want to do something more hands on- and collage style, you can do that too!

The Reflection Summary:

• Provide a summary of the mind map- written or recorded, discussing how you arrived at your connections.

Not sure how……check out this link….(you can also use Canvas studio)

Thank you everyone! Remember the goal is to make personal connections to this section and to introduce your own ideas while creating your unique mind map.

A case study is a key means of answering research questions. The objective is to provide rich descriptions and insightful explanations. A case can stand on its own as a clear summary and assessment of a discrete set of events, persons, or groups, or it may be part of a wider research project. In general, a case study is an intensive study of a single example of some other phenomenon. In this assignment, your case will answer one of the research questions you identified in the week three discussion post. Remember, a case study can answer a question about a broad topic, albeit in a narrow way.

Related Course Objectives:

• CO-1: Articulate the nature of social science research and scholarship as a practical exercise.
  • LO-1.1: Apply the scientific method to answer a homeland security question.
  • LO-1.2: Explain the most important measurable variables in homeland security.
• CO-2: Distinguish different types of applied research methods in homeland security.
  • LO-2.1: Demonstrate qualitative and quantitative methods to collect data.
  • LO-2.2: Demonstrate qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods means to assess data.

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Directions

For this assignment complete the following steps:

1. Download the to write your paper.
2. Locate sources to aid in writing your paper.
3. Start with an introduction to the topic, demonstrating why you’ve chosen this topic, this case, and this question.
   • Provide a narrative hook (usually an interesting statistic about the case).
   • Be sure to identify your question as explanatory or descriptive.
   • Tell the reader exactly what your case is. When does it begin and end?
   • Using Yin’s 1999 advice for high quality cases, make sure to:
     • Choose a single phenomenon within its real-life context that’s the case.
     • Identify what theory/idea is being studied.
     • Pinpoint the phenomenon of which this is a case in other words, where does the case fit?
     • Map (and/or draw a figure showing) the relationship between the case, the context, the theory/idea, and the phenomenon.
     • Conclude the introduction with one research question ONLY.
4. Write at least a few paragraphs to show the background of the topic. This is not the same as the data contained in the case or the answer to the question. This will give basic facts that are not covered by the themes/variables that you identify below.
5. Using the thematic analysis method, identify at least four themes in the case study.
   • These will resemble potential answers (or variables) to your question in the data.
   • Your data for the case will come from datasets, government and other official websites, archival records, documents, first-hand accounts, reputable news accounts, and peer reviewed sources.
   • Consider the data of your case and using either pattern matching, explanation building, or time-series analysis, organize the data in the case around the variables/themes that you found. Use them as headings.
   • Thematic analysis can be quite subjective and judgmental.
   • Keep in mind Yin’s 1999 advice for high quality cases:
     • Avoid bias; be open to new connections, explanations, and themes.
     • Although we cannot do field research, observations, surveys, interviews or other original data collection methods, be sure to collect evidence from multiple sources and perspectives and broaden the scope of your data collection.
     • Consider using a chart to differentiate your data from your conclusions about the data.
6. Your themes should be one or two words only; they should be common ideas and principles that will help you show the connections between your case and other phenomenon.
7. Conclude your case with the answer to the question.
   • Summarize the data and, as Yin advises us in his 1999 article, consider alternative explanations, theories, and answers in the conclusions.
   • Generalize from the case to the context, to the phenomenon, and to the idea that applies to the real-world policies, answers, solutions, and topics of homeland security.

Submission Guidelines

• Your paper must be at a minimum of 8 pages and a maximum of 12 pages (the Title and Reference pages do not count towards the minimum requirement).
• Scholarly and credible references should be used. At least 10 scholarly articles are required for this assignment.
• Scholarly sources include peer-reviewed articles, government publications, and academic texts.
• Type in Times New Roman, 12 point, and double space.
• Students will follow the current APA Style as the sole citation and reference style used in written work submitted as part of coursework.
• Points will be deducted for the use of Wikipedia or encyclopedic-type sources. It is highly advised to utilize books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, archived documents, etc.
• All submissions will be graded using the assignment rubric.
• Please also consult the AI usage requirements for American Military University and the Homeland Security Department.

Resources & Supports

• and : Provides information on how to cite in proper APA format.
• : Provides an example paper with annotations.
• : Watch this 3-minute video if you need guidance on submitting your assignment.

Learning Activity #3: Formal Analysis Review

During our Unit 1: Week 1 Module, we learned that art historians use visual or formal analysis to discuss works of art and architecture. Students watched a Smarthistory , reviewed a and practiced formal analysis with the Written Assignment #1.

This week, we are beginning to learn different ways art can be interpreted. To introduce this, we will create Ekphratic poetry using ChatGPT.

Please follow the directions below to complete the assignment.

1. Select ONE artwork or architecture example from the . You will need to use the title of this artwork/architecture for this assignment.
2. If you do not have an account already, please use your GCCCD email address to create an account on
3. In the Chat GPT Message box, enter the following prompt: “Create an Ekphratic poem inspired by TITLE OF ARTWORK/ARCHITECTURE EXAMPLE.”
4. Copy and paste this poem into a new Word Document. to include a copy of your image, a copy of your ChatGPT-generated poem, and a table where you break down the elements of the poem that relate to the visual elements of the example OR relate to this historical context/interpretation of meaning. DO NOT USE AI TO CREATE THE TABLE.
5. PLEASE NOTE: The poem will include other literary elements that may not relate to the visual or historical elements. Please ignore those details. Please find at least 3 visual elements and 3 historical elements. DO NOT USE AI TO DIND THE VISUAL/HISTORICAL ELEMENTS. You need to find these on your own without use of AI.
6. Having trouble finding your visual and historical elements, email me at and include your poem. I can help you brainstorm some elements.
7. Save your response as a Word Document and add to the submission portal.

Chapter review and reaction from Media Ethics chapter posted. Due Tuesday April 28 at 11:59 p.m. PLUS Extra point assignments posted. Due Wednesday April 29 at 11:59 p.m.

Hello students:

Please read the chapter Media Ethics carefully and learn the information and contact me for question, explanation etc. Write one full single space page plus a paragraph of learning and reaction.

Textbook: The Media of Mass Communication the latest Edition by John Vivian

3.4 How Drugs Work? (Graded Discussion) – Group 2

How do drugs work?

This discussion is an opportunity to look more closely at a few common psychoactive drugs. What you learned about neurons and neurotransmitters will serve as a foundation for understanding how drugs work, so make sure that you have studied section carefully, including the videos and textbook links.

Instructions:

1. Watch the video

   Choose one of the following topics and watch the video

   • Caffeine, adenosine and why a “coffee nap” might be better than just a nap.
   • How SSRI antidepressants work
   • How naloxone can help with an opioid overdose

2. Respond to the prompt

   Respond to the prompt below by the posted due date so that you will have time to read and respond to your classmates’ posts before the Unit test. Respond to all three questions, writing at least 2-3 sentences per question.

   1. In your own words, briefly summarize the video that you chose.
   2. Ask a question about your topic for classmates to respond to. You can go in different directions with this–for example, you can ask for clarification of some of the technical terms, about possible applications of the information, or general information questions about the topic.
   3. Relate what you saw in the video to one of the concepts from the list below. Give enough detail to show that you understand the concept and to help other classmates understand the concept
   • • agonists and antagonists
     • reuptake inhibitors
     • how neurotransmitters work

3. Reply to classmates

By May 1, please respond to two classmates’ posts. You can either give your answer the question that they asked in their post, or you can give feedback about what they wrote in the other parts of the post.

Grading Rubric

Click on the Options icon (three vertical dots) located in the top right-hand corner and then click on “Show Rubric” to view the grading requirements for this discussion.

Grading Policies

• You are expected to post your initial response to a discussion board prompt by the due date indicated on each discussion board. Late submissions will not receive credit unless you have a valid, documented reason for missing the due date.
• You are also expected to reply to at least two posts on the discussion board. These replies are part of the assignment. You will not receive full credit for the assignment unless you have a meaningful reply to at least two posts.
• Making a submission that is substantially copied from an outside source without acknowledging the source is plagiarism. This is a violation of the student code of conduct. You will receive a zero for the assignment and may face other consequences, depending on the severity of the violation. The syllabus describes in detail the consequences for plagiarism.
• After the discussion board is completed, I will assign grades for the discussion boards based on your initial posts and any corrections that you have made based on feedback from others in the class (me or other students).

Assignment 4 Multimedia Presentation & Reflection, due by Wednesday, Week 8 (note date!)

This assignment is worth 15% of your final grade.

We live in a world with complicated communication issues, challenges, and problems. An understanding of how communication works can help us make sense of todays pressing problems and devise solutions for them.

To develop that communication competence, you must become a more mindful communicator and vigilantly self-monitor. Competent communicators have cognitive knowledge about communication that they have drawn from observations and instruction; understand that individual, social, and cultural contexts that affect competence; and are able to adapt to those various contexts.

Objectives: In completing this presentation, you will

• apply analytical skills to interpreting, using, and delivering information
• create a professional and appropriate multimedia presentation for a specified purpose and audience
• demonstrate your understanding of communication processes in a specified setting

Skills: This presentation will give you a chance to

• Practice self-awareness by critically considering the role of your own communication skills and style in your workplace* communication problem;
• Describe what you learned about the importance of communication competence to avoiding or mitigating workplace* communication problems like yours;
• Articulate how you aim to resolve your workplace communication problem and improve your communication with others.

Background: Please begin this assignment by reading the following information carefully. n.b. These instructions are available in both the Weeks 7 and 8 content areas.

For this project you will use a multimedia presentation format of your choice that includes a voiceover component, to create a presentation to your classmates and instructor that explains and reflects on what you learned about a communication theory and how it can be used to understand and potentially resolve your workplace* communication problem.

(*Remember, if you are not employed or cannot discuss your workplace, you should be using a communication problem from another organizational setting in which you are involved for your final project, such as school, church, or a community group.)

Follow these steps to complete the assignment.

Step 1: Write the script for a 5-7 minute multimedia presentation in which you explain and reflect on what you learned about a communication theory and how you could use it to explain and potentially resolve the workplace* communication problem that you explored.

Content: Do not simply copy and paste your research paper into your presentation. Address the following in your presentation:

• Tell your classmates about your workplace* communication problem and the communication theory you explored. How can it be used to resolve other communication problems?

• Explain what you learned from this investigation about communication in the workplace* that will help you in your career?

• Explain what you learned about your own communication skills and style from this investigation. What improvements do you think you should make in them?

• Why is understanding communication in organizations important?

Format: You will want to edit, revise and edit your script again. Once you know what you want to say and how to say it, attach your script as a transcript in Word .doc, .docx, or .rtf format only to your presentation or copy it into the Notes section at the bottom of each slide. If you use a Word document attached to your presentation, you can simply double-space the text, indent the paragraphs, number the pages, and include a title, your name, and the date centered at the top of the first page.

Make sure to use quoted, paraphrased, and summarized material from your research in the script and to source it using APA-style citations and references.

Step 2: Using free presentation software on the internet that permits narration or a voiceover, create and record your presentation. Options: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and (formerly GoAnimate), etc. Make sure any free trial version of the software that you choose does not expire before this class ends. As an alternative, you may want to purchase presentation software at a substantial discount through UMGC’s partner .

To edit the images or video for your presentations, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) recommends ‘s free tools. You can learn how to use them among the other digital editing tools from the SPJ’s on YouTube. Visit the website to learn about closed-captioning, transcription, fact-checking, and other digital editing tools.

If you choose to complete a PowerPoint, go to the PowerPoint Creation Guide in the Course Resources for design guidance. For help with Google Slides, go to . For help designing a PowerPoint, see this . Each of the other free software options provides instructions on its website.

Requirements:

• 5-7 minutes in length
• Narrate the presentation in a clear, conversational voice
• Include a complete script or captions of your comments
• Double-space the text, indent the paragraphs, number the pages, and include a title, your name, and the date centered at the top of the first page
• Make sure the script uses citations and references that conform to American Psychological Association-style rules for material quoted, paraphrased, or summarized from your research sources.

Design Tips

• Use a title slide
• Dont put every word you will say on the slides
• Do use keywords
• Do use color (maximum of 3 colors for text)
• Do keep the same background for each slide
• Dont use all capitals (the hills and valleys of lowercase letters are easier for the eye to make out)
• Do keep the slides uncluttered (spaces around the words or pictures where the eye can rest)
• Do use pictures, diagrams or video clips to add interest
• Do be creative

Grading: For insight into your instructor’s expectations for this assignment, scroll down here to click on and review its grading rubric or see the attachment here.

Deliverables: This assignment must be submitted in two places.

1. Post your completed final presentation and its transcript as an attachment to a message in the appropriate Week 8 discussion area of the classroom.

OR attach the transcript to a post that provides the url where the presentation can found on the internet.

The transcript should be a Word .doc, .docx, or .rtf attachment only unless otherwise instructed in the presentation software you choose.

2. Submit a second copy of your presentation and its transcript in the Assignment 4 folder under the Assignments link in the navbar at the top of your classroom screen.

Due Dates: Your presentation must be posted in the discussions and in Assignments by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday of Week 8 (note date). See the Course Schedule in the syllabus for the exact final due date in your class.

To create your own readily identifiable thread in the discussion area, edit the subject line of your post to include your last name, i.e., “Multimedia Presentation & Reflection – Jones.”

You will not be able to see your classmates posts in this discussion area until you post your presentation.

Best practice: Before you submit your presentation in the discussion area, click “subscribe to this thread” beneath the message box. This way, you will be alerted and be able to respond quickly to comments on your work.

Once you have posted your presentation, respond to any comments made by your classmates about your work AND post substantive comments about the presentations posted by at least TWO of your classmates by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, the last day of class.

please let me know if you need anything else to complete this project

For this week’s Oral Communication Assignment #2, students will view the documentary Cave of Forgotten Dreams. Then, students will select 5 questions to respond to from the shared on this page.

• FREE version of ! No ads, but will need to sign into your student account for access.
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• You may find a version of this documentary on your subscriptions like Amazon Prime or Youtube Premium without commercials if you would prefer to access tha way.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams, directed by Werner Herzog, explores the Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Cave in France, which contains some of the oldest known cave paintings in the world. The documentary delves into themes of art, human history, and the passage of time.

Directions:

Follow the link shared in our Canvas module to watch Cave of Forgotten Dreams.

Choose 4 questions from the list below to answer.

Please read the original questions in your recording and provide 30-45 seconds for each of your responses to the questions. Your final audio or video recording should be at least 3 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes.

You will upload to the submission portal as an audio (MP3) or video (Mp4, MOV) file.

1. What is the significance of the cave paintings in Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Cave? How do they challenge or reshape our understanding of human history and artistic expression?
2. Werner Herzog often emphasizes the concept of time in the documentary. How does the ancient, timeless nature of the cave paintings contrast with the modern world’s fleeting experiences and technological advancements?
3. In the film, there’s a focus on the limitations imposed on accessing the cave to preserve its integrity. What are the ethical considerations in balancing public access and preservation of such historical and artistic sites?
4. Herzog’s distinct directorial style is present throughout the documentary. How does his narration and choice of imagery contribute to the overall emotional and intellectual impact of the film?
5. The scientists and researchers in the film discuss their interpretations of the cave paintings and the lives of the people who created them. How do different disciplines (archeology, anthropology, art history) contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the paintings?
6. What role does spirituality or mysticism play in Herzog’s portrayal of the cave paintings? How does he convey the sense of wonder and awe that these ancient artworks evoke?
7. The film touches on the relationship between humans and animals, as depicted in the paintings. How do these depictions reflect the ancient worldview and the connections early humans had with the natural world?
8. Herzog discusses the limitations of language when it comes to describing the experience of the cave. How does the documentary use visuals, music, and narration to convey a sense of the cave’s atmosphere and the emotions it invokes?
9. The concept of “forgotten dreams” in the title suggests a connection between creativity, imagination, and memory. How do these themes intersect in the context of the ancient cave paintings?
10. Herzog’s documentaries often explore themes of obsession and human determination. How do the individuals involved in studying the Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Cave embody these themes?
11. The film raises questions about the continuity of human culture and the possibility of future generations understanding our present through the artifacts we leave behind. How does the film prompt viewers to reflect on their own contributions to cultural heritage?
12. Herzog’s documentaries are known for blurring the line between fiction and reality. In what ways does “Cave of Forgotten Dreams” evoke a sense of storytelling and cinematic narrative despite its focus on real historical discoveries?
13. The use of 3D technology in the documentary offers a unique perspective on the cave and its art. How does this technology enhance or alter the viewing experience, and what does it bring to our understanding of the cave paintings?

attached are instrictions and previous annotated bibliography

please format it on google docs as that is how i turn assignments in

this paper is about interviewing some one from another culture I would like to use Genet she’s a female immigrant from ethiopia