Presented by Susan Ujka Larson
Manager, Information Central
Fairfax County Public Library
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 324
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0012
susan.larson@fairfaxcounty.gov
A step-by-step tutorial on how to navigate EBSCO (you need to have access, this tutorial does not provide UN/PW). This will help you learn how to do a basic EBSCO search and tools that you can use to maximize your search. Best viewed in full.
Presented by Susan Ujka Larson
Manager, Information Central
Fairfax County Public Library
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 324
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0012
susan.larson@fairfaxcounty.gov
A step-by-step tutorial on how to navigate EBSCO (you need to have access, this tutorial does not provide UN/PW). This will help you learn how to do a basic EBSCO search and tools that you can use to maximize your search. Best viewed in full.
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Liberty University CJUS 300
Forum 1
Topic: The Judicial Process
Given the system that exists in administration of justice in the United States, what elements of the system do you feel work well or impede the completion of the judicial process? Does our judicial process relate to biblical principles? Explain your answer. You must use current APA style. You must cite 1 scholarly-quality internet-based source/reference and 1 biblical source/reference to support your answer. Both sources must offer a specific connection to the discussion topic.
Forum 2
Topic: Organization of Law Enforcement Agencies
Do you agree or disagree with the paramilitary style of organization of most law enforcement agencies? Defend your position. You must use current APA style. You must cite 1 scholarly-quality internet-based source/reference and 1 biblical source/reference to support your answer. Both sources must offer a specific connection to the discussion topic.
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Research Portfolio Instructions & Guidelines
Unit 3: Lesson 1
Please select one of the topics below to begin your research Frankenstein
A. Research the characteristics of Gothic literature and make a list of everything you learn about it.
BSCOM 240 Week 1 Identifying and Eliminating Bias NEW
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Liberty University CJUS 300
Forum 1
Topic: The Judicial Process
Given the system that exists in administration of justice in the United States, what elements of the system do you feel work well or impede the completion of the judicial process? Does our judicial process relate to biblical principles? Explain your answer. You must use current APA style. You must cite 1 scholarly-quality internet-based source/reference and 1 biblical source/reference to support your answer. Both sources must offer a specific connection to the discussion topic.
Forum 2
Topic: Organization of Law Enforcement Agencies
Do you agree or disagree with the paramilitary style of organization of most law enforcement agencies? Defend your position. You must use current APA style. You must cite 1 scholarly-quality internet-based source/reference and 1 biblical source/reference to support your answer. Both sources must offer a specific connection to the discussion topic.
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Research Portfolio Instructions & Guidelines
Unit 3: Lesson 1
Please select one of the topics below to begin your research Frankenstein
A. Research the characteristics of Gothic literature and make a list of everything you learn about it.
BSCOM 240 Week 1 Identifying and Eliminating Bias NEW
BSCOM 240 Week 1 Pre-Search Questions and Application NEW
BSCOM 240 Week 2 Finding Information NEW
BSCOM 240 Week 2 Beyond Breaking News NEW
BSCOM 240 Week 3 Dealing With Informal Sources NEW
BSCOM 240 Week 3 Exploring Virtual Libraries NEW
BSCOM 240 Week 1 Identifying and Eliminating Bias NEW
BSCOM 240 Week 1 Pre-Search Questions and Application NEW
BSCOM 240 Week 2 Finding Information NEW
BSCOM 240 Week 2 Beyond Breaking News NEW
BSCOM 240 Week 3 Dealing With Informal Sources NEW
BSCOM 240 Week 3 Exploring Virtual Libraries NEW
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iden�fy fundamental concepts of Big Data management
and analy�cs.
become competent in recognizing challenges faced by
applica�ons dealing with very large volumes of data as
well as in proposing scalable solu�ons for them.
be able to understand how Big Data impacts business
intelligence, scien�fic discovery, and our day-to-day life.
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techniques, which applied to massive datasets are the cornerstone
that enables real-�me decision making in distributed environments,
business intelligence in the Web, and scien�fic discovery at large
scale. In par�cular, students examine the map-reduce parallel
compu�ng paradigm and associated technologies such as distributed
file systems, no-sql databases, and stream compu�ng engines. This
highly interac�ve course is based on the problem-based learning
philosophy. Students are expected to make use of technologies to
design highly scalable systems that can process and analyze Big Data
for a variety of scien�fic, social, and environmental challenges.
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After reading through your assignments this week, you are to pick a topic of interest that was mentioned in the reading assignment. Using the Jerry Falwell Library and other scholarly resources, you are to locate a peer reviewed journal related to the topic of your interest. Read the journal article thoroughly so you can discuss it. If you wish to use something other than a peer reviewed journal, please consult with your instructor before starting the assignment.
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iden�fy fundamental concepts of Big Data management
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become competent in recognizing challenges faced by
applica�ons dealing with very large volumes of data as
well as in proposing scalable solu�ons for them.
be able to understand how Big Data impacts business
intelligence, scien�fic discovery, and our day-to-day life.
Course Descrip�on: In this course the students explore key data analysis and management
techniques, which applied to massive datasets are the cornerstone
that enables real-�me decision making in distributed environments,
business intelligence in the Web, and scien�fic discovery at large
scale. In par�cular, students examine the map-reduce parallel
compu�ng paradigm and associated technologies such as distributed
file systems, no-sql databases, and stream compu�ng engines. This
highly interac�ve course is based on the problem-based learning
philosophy. Students are expected to make use of technologies to
design highly scalable systems that can process and analyze Big Data
for a variety of scien�fic, social, and environmental challenges.
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Outcomes:
Course Objec�ves/Learner Outcomes:
Upon comple�on of this course, the student will:
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course.
Books and
Resources:
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Discovering, Analyzing, Visualizing, and Presenting Data, Indianapolis,
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Article Review Instructions
After reading through your assignments this week, you are to pick a topic of interest that was mentioned in the reading assignment. Using the Jerry Falwell Library and other scholarly resources, you are to locate a peer reviewed journal related to the topic of your interest. Read the journal article thoroughly so you can discuss it. If you wish to use something other than a peer reviewed journal, please consult with your instructor before starting the assignment.
You will then prepare an article review ...
System and Problem for a Library Management System .docxmattinsonjanel
System and Problem
for a
Library Management System
Smallsville, USA
Our public library in Smallsville is in need of a computer system to
help keep track of who checks books in and out, as well as to keep
track of fines and print reports for us. We have been making out fine
for years recording the information by hand, but Sally and Mary just
don’t have the handwriting they used to, especially at 72 and 81,
respectively. Our new librarian, Marcus, is young and energetic, and
just doesn’t have the patience to keep handwritten records. As head
librarian he wants to be able to do more for our community than just
keep track of books, so he wants to be able to mail out notices of
special events and the like.
Therefore, he has made note of the items he thinks need to be
included in this system. Keep in mind that he knows very little about
computers, so he has probably left some things out. Please feel free
to make any additions or corrections that you feel are absolutely
necessary. Also bear in mind that we are a small town, and do not
have an unlimited budget for such a system or the training required
to use it. A single PC should suffice for our needs right now, but we
might want to grow to two or three, connected together, in a couple
of years.
Here are the main items that are needed:
a. Add a new library patron and be able to edit their basic
information
b. Remove a patron. Ensure that the patron has no books borrowed
and no unpaid fines before deleting them. Provide notice
appropriately.
c. Print a list of all patrons (in some sensible order).
d. Print a list of all patrons with outstanding fines.
e. Add a new book to the catalog. Be able to edit basic book info.
f. Remove a book from the catalog. Ensure no one has it borrowed.
Notify appropriately and do not delete if out.
g. Record a book as lost.
h. Record that a particular patron is borrowing a particular book.
i. Record that someone has returned a particular book. Report any
fines owing and update patron account.
j. Record that a patron has paid some money toward his or her
outstanding fines.
k. Print all overdue books, and who has them.
l. Print address mailing labels
Do not attempt to provide card catalog services for allowing patrons
to search for books, although we may want to expand the system
later to include this capability with multiple stations. You may
assume each book has a unique acquisition number, and you may
use these numbers to refer to books borrowed and returned. For
each book, record acquisition number, title, author and any other
information you need to process the above commands.
For patrons include name, complete address, a unique ID number,
phone number, email and any other info you need to complete the
tasks
In the future we may also engage in inter-library loans with
neighboring cities, and would like to consider self-check stations in
the future since we have a ra ...
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Public Policy
Consider and explain the following statement, “Public policy is both what government does and what it does not do” (Theodoulou & Kofinis, 2012).
What determines whether policy is enacted or not?
Who holds the power and authority to make and change public policy?
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Mastery
Expertise
Proficient
Competent
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Missing/Non-Scholarly
Source #1
Points Range: 9 (9%) - 10 (10%)
-Scholarly Article -Mastery of Reference Citation -Mastery of Summarizing source information -Mastery Evaluation of 2-3 sources with analysis -Mastery of parenthetical citation
Points Range: 8 (8%) - 8.9 (8.9%)
-Scholarly Article -Expert Reference Citation, minor error -Expert summary of source information, minor error -Expert Evaluation of 2-3 sources with analysis, minor error -Expertise of parenthetical citation, minor error
Points Range: 7 (7%) - 7.9 (7.9%)
-Scholarly Article -Proficient Reference Citation, multiple minor errors -Proficient Summary, multiple minor errors -Proficient Evaluation of 2-3 sources with analysis, multiple minor errors -Proficient parenthetical citation, multiple minor errors
Points Range: 6 (6%) - 6.9 (6.9%)
-Scholarly Article -Competent Reference Citation; major errors -Competent Summary; major errors -Competent Evaluation of 2-3 sources; lacking analysis/major errors -Competent parenthetical citation; major errors
Points Range: .1 (.1%) - 5.9 (5.9%)
-Scholarly Article -Novice Reference Citation; multiple missing major information or missing reference citation entirely -Novice Summary; multiple major errors -Novice Evaluation of 2-3 sources; multiple major analysis/major errors or missing 1 or 2 parenthetical citations -Novice parenthetical citation; multiple major errors
Points Range: 0 (0%) - 0 (0%)
Missing source or non-scholarly source. 5 scholarly sources are required for the argument paper. Scholarly sources are required for academic level research. Points are not earned for non scholarly sources. Non-scholarly sources must be replaced.
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Assignment Objective: Learn about your topic; analyze and synthesize possible sources
Textbook Reading: p. 388-400
Student Example: Annotated Bib Student Example (includes one example entry; you must include 10)
Template Document: Annotated Bib Template
Scholarly sources are required for this assignment. You will NOT earn points for popular sources.
The annotated bibliography is an important step in the research process, as analyzing and synthesizing each possible source assists you in knowing if the source will properly support your thesis statement. This assignment is the most time consuming assignment in the course. You will have to read, analyze, docum.
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BSCOM 260 Week 2 Intercultural Considerations in Technical Communication
BSCOM 260 Week 3 Final Project Research Summary
Question
Frank is the receiving dock supervisor for Cabinet Co., a company that manufactures metal storage cabinets. His job is to supervise the inspection, and stocking of components and materials used in the manufacture of the cabinets as they are delivered; and to so notify the accounting department so invoices can be timely paid. On June 1, the company received a shipment of casters used in the manufacture of rolling cabinets. This new shipment would not be needed for three weeks as there were plenty of casters located on the assembly line. The storage facilities where the casters would normally be placed were under renovation, and there would be no space to store this latest shipment of casters until June 20. Frank decided to leave the unopened boxes of casters in a secure and covered corner of the receiving dock. He did, however, notify the accounting department that the casters had been received. The accounting department paid the $8,000.00 invoice in time to earn the discount if paid within ten days.
On June 20 Frank had his workers open the boxes of casters to inspect then and place them in the appropriate space in the storage facility. Upon inspection it was determined that nearly all of the casters were defective and unusable. This caused the company to default on several contracts for rolling cabinets as it ran out of casters before it could secure replacements for the defective ones. Cabinet Co. was able to replace the casters at a 15% increase in cost.
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1.Imagine that a clothing company locates their manufacturing facilities in rural China.This company employs children and adults, but mainly children who are 15 years old or younger.
2.Imagine the children are grateful for the job as they are able to support their family financially and this is the only income their family has outside of farming, which does not provide much.
B. Address the following:
1.Identify the pros and cons of hiring child labor.
2.Assess whether you would make the choice to employ child labor.
3.Explain why you think child labor should or should not be utilized in countries with poor economic conditions.
C. Essay Requirements:
1.Write three pages in response to all of the items in section B.
2.Include a minimum of 3 authoritative references to support your paper.
3.Use APA Style # 6 (6th edition) as the Style Sheet.
4.Feel free to discuss your ideas as part of your discussions with classmates.
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Chapter 9:
How did the promotion of a national American System encourage westward expansion and the unification of state economies?
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CIS 500 Week 2 Assignment 1 The New Frontier Data Analytics
CIS 500 Week 4 Assignment 2 Harnessing Information Management, the Data, and Infrastructure
CIS 500 Week 6 Case Study 1 Cyber Security in Business Organizations
CIS 500 Week 8 Case Study 2 Wireless and Mobile Technologies
CIS 500 Week 10 Term Paper Information Technology Strategic Plan
Francesca Gottschalk - How can education support child empowerment.pptxEduSkills OECD
Francesca Gottschalk from the OECD’s Centre for Educational Research and Innovation presents at the Ask an Expert Webinar: How can education support child empowerment?
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Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
CLASS 11 CBSE B.St Project AIDS TO TRADE - INSURANCE
Bscom 240 Enhance teaching / snaptutorial.com
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BSCOM 240 Week 1 Identifying and Eliminating Bias
BSCOM 240 Week 1 Pre-Search Questions and Application
BSCOM 240 Week 2 Finding Information
BSCOM 240 Week 2 Beyond Breaking News
BSCOM 240 Week 3 Dealing With Informal Sources
BSCOM 240 Week 3 Exploring Virtual Libraries
BSCOM 240 Week 4 Article Summary
BSCOM 240 Week 4 Evaluating Information Reflection
BSCOM 240 Week 5 Writing Your Story
BSCOM 240 Week 5 Evaluating Your Research Process
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BSCOM 240 Week 1 Identifying and Eliminating
Bias
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Review Ch. 11 and Box 11.2 "Guidelines for Racial Identification"
of Reaching Audiences.
Read the front page of The Kelsey Gazette and choose one of the
headline stories.
Write a 350- to 700-word paper in which you discuss potential bias
in the story you selected and ways you can avoid bias as you
conduct your own research. Address the following:
Identify the bias and unethical use of information.
What criteria could you use to improve the credibility of this story?
How could you rewrite the story to eliminate the bias? Consider
that your audience is a general audience consisting of men and
women of varying education levels.
How would you adapt your message to an audience made up
exclusively of college professors?
Discuss potential areas of bias associated with your own research
topic.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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Develop a list of at least five pre-search questions to avoid
message bias and identify potential sources about your project
topic. See examples in Ch. 9 of Reaching Audiences under
"Developing a Strategy" in the "Getting Started" section.
Find and list three or four sources for your project topic. Use
Appendix A: Information Trail to help you organize your sources.
Write a 350- to 700-word analysis of the sources for their
credibility based on the following criteria:
Accuracy
Authority
Currency
Audience
Agenda
Develop a list of several follow-up questions you have after
reading these sources.
Format your paper and cite your resources consistent with APA
guidelines.
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BSCOM 240 Week 2 Beyond Breaking News
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Submit a summary discussing the advantages and challenges of
researching and producing online content for your project topic.
Include the challenges of audience participation.
Explain how your topic might be different when delivered either
through a newspaper or on the Internet, and how it might be
different as a breaking news story, a news feature, or a blog entry.
You may deliver this assignment in any of the following formats:
A presentation consisting of 4 to 7 slides
A 3- to 4-minute audio podcast
A blog entry of 350 to 700 words
Note. If you choose to submit a blog entry, you may set one up on
PhoenixConnect by clicking on your student profile and navigating
to the Content tab. Once there, click on Write a blog post under the
Actions column on the right-hand part of your screen.
Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.
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BSCOM 240 Week 2 Finding Information
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Resources: Ch. 9 of Reaching Audiences and the University
Library
Locate at least three articles through the University Library that are
potential sources for your project topic.
Locate a recent news story related to your topic from at least three
different news aggregators: Google News, Bing News, Yahoo
News, or others.
Write a 350- to 700-word evaluating and comparing the process of
using the University Library versus the news aggregators in terms
ofaccessibility and usability. Support your claims with specific
examples of the information you found.
Evaluate your findings using the criteria for establishing credibility
from your Pre-Search Questions and Application assignment in
BSCOM 240 Week 1.
Format your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.
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BSCOM 240 Week 3 Dealing With Informal
Sources
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Review "The People Formerly Known as the Audience" in the
Electronic Reserve Readings.
Locate two recent news stories about your project topic. Pay
attention to the comments section and to the share function (to
share on social media sites). Consider how the audience receives
and creates information and how social media affects the way
people receive information.
Write a 350- to 700-word blog in which you briefly discuss the
effects the online audience can have on a story's content,
credibility, and trending, particularly as it relates to your topic.
Address the following questions:
How might this affect the way you write your story?
How is quoting informal information from an interview different
from quoting information from online comments?
Why is it important to be accurate and attribute sources?
Note to student. You may set up a blog on PhoenixConnect by
clicking on your student profile and navigating to the Content tab.
Once there, click on Write a blog post under the Actions column
on the right-hand part of your screen.
Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.
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BSCOM 240 Week 3 Exploring Virtual Libraries
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Review a "Guide to Media Writing" and "Observation" in Ch. 9 of
Reaching Audiences.
Identify specific sources using the Librarian Internet Index
(http://www.ipl.org).
Research your topic using at least two different sources.
Write a 350- to 700-word paper discussing these sources in terms
of accessibility and usability.
Provide specific examples of the information you found to support
your claims.
Discuss common pitfalls of online research.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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BSCOM 240 Week 4 Article Summary
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8. Complete Appendix B by answering the set of questions about
each of the sources you have identified for your project in a 1-
paragraph summary for each
Use the checklists in Ch. 10, 11, & 12 of Bookmarks to help you
reflect on your answers.
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BSCOM 240 Week 4 Evaluating Information
Reflection
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Imagine you are working in a corporate environment and your
manager has asked you to write a report evaluating various
personality evaluation tests that could be used to strengthen
communication between coworkers.
Write a 350- to 700-word reflection that describes how you would
approach this task. Include the following:
A description of the step-by-step process you would use in
researching this project
Types of information resources used and why you believe they are
valid resources
9. Examples of information resources that are not valid and why you
believe so
Analysis of the validity of the two or three personality tests: who
created them and why they are considered valid tools
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BSCOM 240 Week 5 Evaluating Your Research
Process
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Review all your previous assignments and readings.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word self-evaluation of the research
processes you undertook in this course. Include a discussion of
your opinion, based on what you learned in this course, regarding
the ethical responsibilities of journalists to society, to their
organization, and to themselves.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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BSCOM 240 Week 5 Writing Your Story
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At this point, you have completed your research and now it's time
for you to be the journalist and write a newspaper story of your
chosen topic.
Review Ch. 5 & 6 of Reaching Audiences for insight and examples
of how to write a story lead and use the inverted pyramid when
writing news stories.
Prepare a summary lead of no more than 75 words based on your
topic.
Write a 350- to 700-word news story about your topic using the
inverted pyramid style. Be sure to include the basic news elements:
who, what, where, when, why, and how in your story.
Note to student. The ability to write concisely in the inverted
pyramid style is a valued skill not only in the news industry but in
many public relations and communications offices.
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