· HCOM100  ·         Application Paper I:  Chapters 1-7  · Application Paper I  OBJECTIVES:  (1) To provide you with an opportunity to integrate concepts from your readings and lecture notes on Chapter 1 – 7;  (2)  To present you with a writing forum to apply some of the communication competence concepts to yourself or in a significant relationship in an intentional or mindful manner. The significant relationship can include: dating relationship, friendship, family relationship, workplace relationship, or intercultural relationship etc. Each paper should include a title page, be at least three pages to the bottom of the page in length (not including cover page), typed double-spaced pages, Times New Roman, 12-pt. font 1 inch margins. See back for paper format. The application paper is worth 15 points. · · Possible Paper Themes: Please pick a theme from the following list and develop your paper accordingly along with three clear concepts (under your paper topical theme) from the chapter or lecture notes:  Chapter 1: Transactional/linear communication between my coworkers, friends, interpersonal relationships. Communication contexts (cultural/situational/relational). Channels of communication (text/email vs. face to face). Chapter 2: How I perceive myself vs. how others perceive me. Cultural perceptions and subjectivity. Schemas and how I am influenced by my communication “lens”. Fundamental attribution error (selective perception). Stereotypes and cultural myopia. Self concept/esteem/efficacy. Chapter 3: How my own culture transforms communication. Individualistic-High context and Collectivistic-Low context culture experiences. Travelling and cultural communication. Chapter 4: Language and symbols. Denotative and Connotative meanings. Using ingroup communication (slang/jargon). Gender language and contexts. Chapter 5: Power of Nonverbal Communication. Oculesics, proxemics, chronemics, haptics, paralanguage, technology and nonverbal communication (or lack of). Chapter 6: Passive vs. Active listening, people/action/content/time oriented listeners. Listening barriers. Chapter 7: Relationships and communication. My personal communication experience in relationships (coworkers, friends, family, dating, etc) related to the theories and concepts. Gender differences, goals, online relationships. Dialectics (autonomy vs connection/openness vs closedness/predictability vs novelty). · Paper Format Instructions (contd.):  · COVER PAGE:  Application Paper I:  Give It an Attention-Grabbing Title ·                 Your NAME,    Department Major ·                 Submitted to:   Instructor Adrian Toomey,  HCOM100, DATE  · INTRODUCTION:  · Justify the Importance of the Selected Paper Topic Theme · Describe the Three Concepts that You Will be Using under this Broad Topic Theme · Describe the Analytical Context (Self, or in a Significant Relationship) & Explain Why.  · BODY:  · Define & Explain Concept 1:  Provide ample examples how you will practice this co.

1. · HCOM100
· Application Paper I: Chapters 1-7
· Application Paper I OBJECTIVES: (1) To provide you with
an opportunity to integrate concepts from your readings and
lecture notes on Chapter 1 – 7; (2) To present you with a
writing forum to apply some of the communication competence
concepts to yourself or in a significant relationship in an
intentional or mindful manner. The significant relationship can
include: dating relationship, friendship, family relationship,
workplace relationship, or intercultural relationship etc. Each
paper should include a title page, be at least three pages to the
bottom of the page in length (not including cover page), typed
double-spaced pages, Times New Roman, 12-pt. font 1 inch
margins. See back for paper format. The application paper is
worth 15 points.
·
· Possible Paper Themes: Please pick a theme from the
following list and develop your paper accordingly along with
three clear concepts (under your paper topical theme) from the
chapter or lecture notes:
Chapter 1: Transactional/linear communication between my
coworkers, friends, interpersonal relationships. Communication
contexts (cultural/situational/relational). Channels of
communication (text/email vs. face to face).
Chapter 2: How I perceive myself vs. how others perceive me.
Cultural perceptions and subjectivity. Schemas and how I am
influenced by my communication “lens”. Fundamental
attribution error (selective perception). Stereotypes and cultural
myopia. Self concept/esteem/efficacy.
Chapter 3: How my own culture transforms communication.

2. Individualistic-High context and Collectivistic-Low context
culture experiences. Travelling and cultural communication.
Chapter 4: Language and symbols. Denotative and Connotative
meanings. Using ingroup communication (slang/jargon). Gender
language and contexts.
Chapter 5: Power of Nonverbal Communication. Oculesics,
proxemics, chronemics, haptics, paralanguage, technology and
nonverbal communication (or lack of).
Chapter 6: Passive vs. Active listening,
people/action/content/time oriented listeners. Listening barriers.
Chapter 7: Relationships and communication. My personal
communication experience in relationships (coworkers, friends,
family, dating, etc) related to the theories and concepts. Gender
differences, goals, online relationships. Dialectics (autonomy vs
connection/openness vs closedness/predictability vs novelty).
· Paper Format Instructions (contd.):
· COVER PAGE: Application Paper I: Give It an Attention-
Grabbing Title
· Your NAME, Department Major
· Submitted to: Instructor Adrian Toomey,
HCOM100, DATE
· INTRODUCTION:
· Justify the Importance of the Selected Paper Topic Theme
· Describe the Three Concepts that You Will be Using under
this Broad Topic Theme
· Describe the Analytical Context (Self, or in a Significant
Relationship) & Explain Why.
· BODY:
· Define & Explain Concept 1: Provide ample examples how
you will practice this concept in your real-life relationship
situation. Bring in an outside source or quote or new insight to
help you to accomplish this goal.
· Define & Explain Concept 2: Provide ample examples how
you will practice this concept in your real-life relationship
situation. Bring in an outside source or quote or new insight to
help you to accomplish this goal.

3. · Define & Explain Concept 3: Provide ample examples how
you will practice this concept in your real-life relationship
situation. Bring in an outside source or quote or new insight to
help you to accomplish this goal.
· CONCLUSION:
· Identify Some Potential Barriers that might block you from
attaining your communication competence goals. How do you
plan to manage these barriers or roadblocks?
· Identify Some Clear Benefits from practicing these three
communication competence concepts or skills.
· Finale: What did you learn from writing this paper?
· REFERENCES (only if applicable, not required): internet
sources, journal articles, or book chapters, APA Style.
·
· Grading Expectations: College-level Paper – High-Quality
Writing Style & Substantive Ideas. Grading Criteria: A well-
organized & well-structured paper/ Well-defined & well-
developed communication concepts/ Clear and meaningful
communication examples or actions/ Tight integration between
concepts and applications/ Relevant & useful outside sources.
·
INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGY (GEOL 100)
FINAL EXAM
STUDENT’S NAME: _________________________
Multiple Choice – Highlight the correct answer (2 pts. each)
1. What is the study of the layers in sedimentary rocks known
as _________.

4. A) Stratigraphy B) paleontology C) sedimentation
D) geochronology
2.
Which of the following is the best statement of the principle of
original horizontality?
A)
Igneous intrusions form horizontal layers.
B)
Metamorphic isograds are horizontal before deformation.
C)
Sediments are deposited as horizontal layers.
D)
Most igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks of crust
form horizontal layers.
3.
The principle of superposition states that __________.
A)
a fault is younger than the rocks it cuts
B)
sediments are deposited as essentially horizontal layers
C)
the present is the key to the past
D)
undisturbed sedimentary layers get progressively younger from
bottom to top

5. 4.
Which of the following is used by geologists to determine the
relative ages in a rock sequence?
A) cross-cutting relations B) fossils C) stratigraphy D)
all of the above
5.
The study of ancient life forms preserved in the rock record is
referred to as _________.
A) stratigraphy B) paleontology C) geochronology D)
zoology
6.
The line formed by the intersection of an inclined sedimentary
layer and a horizontal plane is called the ______.
7.
Geologic maps are used to depict ________.
A)
the strike and dip of the rock units at the Earth's surface
B)
the rock formations exposed on the Earth's surface
C)
the orientation of geologic structures that deform rocks exposed
at the Earth's surface
D)
all of the above
8.

6. A diagram representing a vertical slice through the Earth's crust
is called a _________.
A)
geologic map
C)
subsurface picture
B)
geologic model
D)
geologic cross section
DIAGRAM for Questions 9, 10, 11
Units A, B, C, D, and E are sedimentary rocks. The thick
dark line is a fault.
9.
Based on DIAGRAM ABOVE: When did faulting occur?
A)
between the deposition of A and B
C)
between the deposition of B and C
B)
between the deposition of C and D
D)
between the deposition of D and E
10.
What is the relative timing between faulting and intrusion of the
granite?
A)

7. Faulting occurred after the intrusion of the granite.
B)
Faulting occurred before the intrusion of the granite.
C)
Faulting and intrusion of the granite occurred at the same time.
D)
The relative timing between faulting and intrusion of the granite
cannot be determined from the information provided.
11.
Which of the following units is the oldest?
A) unit A B) unit C C) unit E D) the granite
12.
The absolute age of a geologic event in the rock record is
__________.
A)
the number of years that has elapsed between the event and the
present day
B)
the amount of time that has elapsed between the event and the
beginning of Earth history
C)
the number of years that has elapsed between the event and the
beginning of human civilization
D)
the amount of time that has elapsed between the event and

8. another similar geologic event
13.
The stratigraphic order of the fossils from animal species is
known as the ________.
A) faunal layering B) faunal succession C) fossil record
D) fossil succession
Use the following to answer question 14:
14.
What type of fault is depicted in the cross section above?
A)
left-lateral strike-slip fault
C)
normal fault
B)
reverse fault
D)
right-lateral strike-slip fault
15.
The identity of a rock is dependent on its mineralogy and
_________.
A) shape B) color C) hardness D) texture
16.
Weathering of rocks takes place
A)

9. deep in the Earth's crust.
B)
at the surface of the Earth
C)
both at the Earth's surface and deep in the Earth's crust.
17.
Mid-ocean ridges are also referred to as _________.
A) spreading centers B) hot spots C) island arcs D)
trench zones
18.
An island arc forms when there is __________ convergence.
A)
ocean-continent
C)
continent-continent
B)
ocean-ocean
D)
none of the above
19.
The convergence of the North American Plate with the Juan de
Fuca Plate forms the ______ subduction zone.
A) Marianas B) Andean C) Aleutian D) Cascadia
20.
Mount St. Helens is part of the ____________.

10. A)
Andes Mountains
C)
Himalayan Mountains
B)
Mid-Atlantic Ridge
D)
Cascade Range
Essay Questions: (10 points each).
Please answer the following and use a different color for your
answers.
1. What is Geology? Provide a brief synopsis of some of the
branches of geology that you had a chance to study in this
course, giving examples and explanation of what that branch is
specialized for. Explain the meaning of ‘soft-rock’ geology vs.
‘hard-rock’ geology!
2. What is ‘Rock Cycle’? Describe the members and the
processes that are included in the Cycle. Provide examples of
each of the rock type. DRAW a rough sketch of the cycle with
labels.
3. Explain what ‘Ring of Fire’ is and its geographic location
around the world. What are the geologic features closely
associated with the Ring of Fire? Explain the occurrence of
these features at this location.
4. What are ‘Renewable’ and ‘Non-renewable’ resources on
Earth? Provide a few examples of these that you have learned.
What are some of the impacts to these resources by humans? If
you were responsible for governing resources in our country,
what would your recommendations be for our society going

11. forward?
5. Describe the different kinds of plate boundaries that exist on
Earth. Why are they formed and where do you find them today?
Provide examples with a sketch of these if you prefer.
6. Describe in brief the geology of the area where you live. You
can go to USGS website and they will provide a way to find out
the geological structures and petrology in your neck of the
woods.
PROVIDE REFERENCES – GOOD LUCK!!!!!