DISCUSSION 1:

Read the Encyclopedia of Communication Theory’s explanation of Agenda-setting Theory and listen to its founder explain its principles:

To deepen your understanding, you might watch this video for examples of the theory:

For fun, you might also watch this dramatization of how the theory can work :

Finally, you might visit the websites for the White House and the White House Correspondents Association.

Having access to the president and his cabinet members has been a key part of a free press in America. The White House Correspondents Association started a loose confederation of reporters seeking daily access to the Wilson White House.

News media outlets and reporters have always had a tense relationship with the various White House administrations. However, recent researchpaid for from a fund set up in memory of former White House correspondent Helen Thomas indicates that relationship already has grown steadily more distant since the administration of President John F. Kennedy.

For example, before there was President Trump and “fake news,” the Obama administration took a great deal of flack for excluding reporters or media outlets from briefings or trips, and for editing the “pool reports” – the notes that reporters share with each other — about the First Family’s activities. And as pages 250–259 in Chapter 18 of theHandbook of Journalism Studies point out, the news media are being bypassed by many decision makers and power brokers across the globe now because they can now use social media to speak directly to specific audiences.

Activity:

Before you tackle this activity, please make sure you have read the materials at all of the links in this discussion prompt. Then, select and respond to one of these questions in a cogent response:

1. How do you think the merging Internet of Things will change the way current and future presidents seek to influence the American public?
2. What do you think is the best way to ensure that federal, state and local government agencies do not disseminate propaganda to domestic audiences?
3. What should the role of White House Correspondents be in covering the President and the White House? What challenges do they have in remaining objective with the President and his administration?
4. What guidelines would you offer to media consumers to help them evaluate the messages they receive about government programs?

DISCUSSION 2:

Activity:

Before you tackle this exercise, please make sure you have read the materials at all of the links in this discussion prompt. Then, consider their concepts and this World Bank video on media effects in light of our increasing reliance on the Internet and its social media:

Then select and review one of the following resources:

• Frontline’s video, “Digital Nation;”
• this journal article on the impact of media use on children and teens; or
• this report by the American Press Institute, which draws conclusions about three other reports (“How Teens Use Media” from Nielsen; “Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds” from the Kaiser Foundation; and “Generations Online” from the Pew Research Center).

When you have finished looking over your resource, please tell us:

• What are some of the concerns about Internet use that are raised in these reports?
• How do those concerns relate to the mass communication theories we’re studying?
• How might those concerns relate to the media of mass communication?

You might enliven our conversation by supporting your response with an example from the Internet of how the media are supplanting other forms of communication, such as this “Big News” commercial for Apple’s iPhone:

(Please include the url for any resource you find in your post.)

You can take this conversation in a lot of directions. I’m anxious to hear what you have to say!

From the attached case study, address the following:

• • What is the basic strategy needed to move the company in a new direction based on environmental analysis and company values?
  • Which KPIs effectively measure success of the strategy? Explain how/why these KPIs align with the identified strategy.
  • Discuss any other relevant metrics that would effectively measure the success of the strategy.
  • Which department(s) will have the main responsibility for implementing the strategy?

  ********** Example of another students submission based on the instructors response*************** American Apparel – Discussion Board Assignment – American Apparel Strategy

  American ApparelTOWS Analysis	Threats1) Other Brand Competitors (American Eagle, etc.)2)Poor growth of sales	Opportunities1) Pushing brand further into new markets with websites and stores2)Becoming complaint with government with undocumented workers
  Weakness1)Debt2)Bad reputation from previous CEO	Weakness/ThreatsThe company will have to focus on its debt and the reputation of the former CEO. By developing a branding approach corporate wide. They also will need to focus on the profitability of internet sales and store sales.	Weakness/OpportunitiesAmerican apparel will need to focus on its core in HR practices to ensure that the company is compliant with the government. Key area of focus on sales and expanding they product line to include more sizes.
  Strengths1)USA made product2)Pays fair wages3)Good infrastructure4) Website potential	Strength/ThreatsEstablish a brand and presence in the market with its mission. Infrastructure is there to move the company in the right directions and could help with produce to overcome its poor sales growth.	Strength/OpportunitiesCurrent marketing strategies have pushed the envelope and with the infrastructure the brand can move forward into new markets adding more product lines to plus size. American apparel will can use its fair wages to hire eligible workers within the USA.

  ***** Must be written in APA format. Use double
  spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. All references must be cited in APA format. Please use the worksheet attached.

Due Date: Jan 28, 2018 23:59:59 Max Points: 60

Details:

Choose an award-winning, quality piece of adolescent literature that can be used to support content-area learning (in math, science, or social studies). Read the book. In an essay of 500-750 words, discuss the following:

1. How the book could be used to motivate adolescents to read.
2. Instructional activities that could be used to engage students before, during, and after reading.
3. Activities in which students could collaborate with one another to further motivate engagement with the literature.

Support all of your ideas with citations from your readings. Use the GCU Library for additional peer-reviewed articles that can be used in support of your content. Cite a minimum of three academic sources.

Prepare the essay according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required

In addition to the discussion essay, create a literature unit to be used with the book you selected. Include, at a minimum:

1. Group activities
2. Individual activities
3. Vocabulary activities
4. Materials list (graphic organizers, student journals, etc.)
5. Timeline of activity
6. List of higher-level questions to be used in the unit
7. Identification of how students will be evaluated

Present your unit in a format you would use to present the unit to students. Provide clear instructions, appealing age-appropriate graphics, and grading rubric. Support all of your ideas with citations from your readings. Use the GCU eLibrary for additional peer-reviewed articles that can be used in support of your content.

While APA format is not required for literature unit, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Submit both parts of the assignment as one deliverable to the instructor.

In a posting of 250+ words, describe your plan from the end of Pre-Capstone semester to the beginning of the Capstone semester. Such ideas to considers are: How to keep in contact with mentor and any preparation needed before beginning Capstone.

• To avoid point loss, carefully follow all assignment instructions and rubric guidelines
• Review this Discussion Sample to get a better sense of what is expected of your discussion content and participation
• Complete at least 2 peer replies of at least 75 words before the class ends.
• Note that responses to instructor comments do not count toward the minimum number of peer replies
• Provide properly formatted citations/references for all source material (see APA 7th Basics Guide).
• Do not use any quoted or copied material.

write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Judge James Shoreman is up for reelection in 2 months. He has a full docket on Monday morning. Two of the individuals on this docket are Thomas J. Catalano and Abdul Hussein Jabari.

Mr. Catalano has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. His prior record consists of breaking and entering, assault on a police officer, and possession of narcotics. Mr. Catalano has a “high-priced” lawyer with the discretionary funds for an additional investigation. Mr. Catalano has a wife and two children. He has been employed for 5 years for the local banking institution. Mr. Catalano has received a 10-year probation sentence with the stipulation that if he violates this probation, he will serve the remainder of the sentence in the state prison.

Mr. Jabari has been charged with the distribution of a controlled substance (prescription drugs). His prior record consists of possession of narcotics and falsification of identity. Mr. Jabari has a court-appointed lawyer who is on the pro bono list maintained by the judge. His funds are limited but the Muslim community has rallied to his financial aid, and there have been demonstrations at the courthouse. Mr. Jabari has a wife and three children. He has been employed for 8 years as the chief chef at a local restaurant. Mr. Jabari has received 7 years in the state prison, without the possibility of good time.

• Looking at the family situations, the employment situations, and community support, give a reason why you think the judge would render such decisions.
• How could the judge support his decisions?
• Do you think he showed any type of bias? Why or why not?
  • If he did, what form of bias?
• Could the demonstration have had an adverse effect upon the sentencing? How? Why?
• Search the Web, and find 2 examples in which minorities were sentenced unfairly.
  • Explain the reasoning behind this sentencing, and determine if the sentences were fair or biased.

ALL REFERENCES APA minimum of 3