Comparing Encyclopedias
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A 3 page research paper that contrasts and compares articles from two online encyclopedias, Encyclopedia Britannica and the Encyclopedia Americana. This examination of these encyclopedias focuses on how each represents the topic of the Nile River, comparing and contrasting the features of these articles according to Katz's criteria (2002). No additional sources cited.
Filename: khencyc.rtf

Computer Mediated Communication; Benefits and Costs
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This 3 page paper considers if computer-mediated forms of communication, such as the internet, are creating benefits allowing faster and better communication between humans, or this is the cause of social and psychological problems that isolate humans from each other and damage traditional communication. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TECMCcom.rtf

Creating a Sense of Community
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A 4 page research paper/essay that draws on a book by Dr. Scott Peck, The Different Drum, which discusses the sociological processes at work when people come together in groups, at churches, workshops or for mutual group support, with the intent and purpose of creating a community. The writer offers personal experience that relates to details from this book. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khcspeck.rtf

Critical Questions
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A 4 page essay that examines three critical questions, which deal critical thinking, the influence of mass media and how to achieve individuality. The writer relates the last topic to the first two, arguing that critical thinking skills are essential for evaluating the plethora of messages delivered by mass media, which is the process necessary for achieving individuality. No sources are offered.
Filename: khcrithq.rtf

Critical Thinking & Persuasion
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A 3 page research paper that discusses the relationship between critical thinking and persuasion. The writer argues that critical thinking skills aid a discerning listener/reader in discerning whether or not a persuasive argument contains a fallacy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khcrper.rtf

Cross-Cultural Communications: China
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3 pages answering 3 questions about “translating” business behavior and communication from “American” to Chinese. The questions address nonverbal cues in conducting a meeting; what Chinese business people are likely to regard as acceptable behavior from a Westerner; and rewriting an email from an American manager to a group of employees newly transferred from the Hong Kong branch to America. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSbusComChina.rtf

Cultural Capital: Culture of Taste
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Culture capital is the hidden ledger that posts the scorecard for cultures within society. Culture capital is social interactions that amount to social transactions among the popular people (dominant) and those who observe them (dominated). This kind of capital is related to taste — the taste of the dominating social group. This paper explores the relationship of taste to capitalism, and briefly looks at consumerism through the eyes of Veblen and Bourdieu. Bibliography lists 3 sources. JVcultast.rtf
Filename: JVcultast.rtf

Cultural Comparison of Non-Verbal Communications / Ghana vs. U.S.A.
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A 5 page paper on non-verbal communications in Ghana (Africa) as compared with those in the United States. Ways to convey interest, arouse attention with facial expressions, make motions & gestures, communicate mood or attitude with clothing, etc; are examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Nonvergh.wps

Dangerous and/or Illegal Radio Pranks:
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This 11 page paper examines the use of dangerous and/or illegal radio pranks for ratings versus the potential for FCC fines and/or punishment. This paper suggests that many radio stations are indeed willing to risk FCC action in order to boost ratings, and many examples are provided which support this argument. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: GSRadios.rtf

Data Communications in the United States and China Compared
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This 5 page paper examines the nations and compares and contrasts their place in the data communications industry. An overview of telecommunications, inclusive of history, is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA512dta .rtf