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For this assignment, you will be following the teachings of Plato. You need to pick a topic that is interesting to your audience, that has been well researched, and that you are giving out true and accurate information to your audience. 

Plato believed you could arouse a person’s soul with your words and they would believe in what was being presented. Plato also believed that a speaker should have high moral character and only persuade the people if it is true and good. The Sophists (paid public speaking coaches from around the time of Plato), on […]

Describe three different barriers to effective listening and how they develop in the workplace.

istening.”  Please respond to the following: Describe three different barriers to effective listening and how they develop in the workplace. Describe some basic steps you could take to remove existing barriers in your current workplace (or classroom). Describe the different types of listeners and how a business leader might develop employees to become active listeners.

Japanese Music Written Assignment

Japanese Music Written Assignment The shakuhachi has a varied history as a solo meditation instrument, a member of the gagaku orchestra, a crucial part of sankyoku, and a participant in jazz and other Western genres. Listen to the guided listening example of Tori Kadotsuke Hachigaeshi (located on the preceeding content page titled “Shakuhachi and Taiko”) […]

Latin Music Assignment

Latin Music Assignment Write a short research essay on the Latin American composer of your choice. Be sure to include the following: Basic biographical data A work representative of that composer’s style, with specific reference to what can be heard in the score. That composer’s significance both in Latin American and internationally.

The blues made its way into many kinds of music. Eric Clapton, The Beatles, and Elvis Presley are just a few of the musicians who have acknowledged its importance. Using the model of the blues, find a popular song and discuss how its design reflects the blues influence.

The blues made its way into many kinds of music. Eric Clapton, The Beatles, and Elvis Presley are just a few of the musicians who have acknowledged its importance. Using the model of the blues, find a popular song and discuss how its design reflects the blues influence.

Goal: The goal of this assignment is to write a well thought out paper about how people react to intimate communication.

Goal: The goal of this assignment is to write a well thought out paper about how people react to intimate communication. Course Objective(s): CO 2, 3, & 4 For your Reaction Paper, you have two options. Please review them carefully to ensure you choose the one from which you will benefit most. Note that each option must be written in […]

Identify the communication problems with the email.

Assignment 3: 10 Cs for Writing Effectively   Review the email to Bobby Johnson found in Chapter 5 under the heading: “Choosing a Channel” in your textbook. Write a three to four (3-4) page paper that answers the following: Identify the communication problems with the email. Using the 10 Cs for Writing Effectively, rewrite the email. […]

When thinking about the history of public relations, determine which development do you think was the most significant. Explain your reasoning.

“Marketing Mix.” Please respond to the following: When thinking about the history of public relations, determine which development do you think was the most significant. Explain your reasoning. Of all the articles you found on the Web site for the World Advertising Research Centre (WARC) at http://www.warc.com/, determine which was the most applicable.  Explain your rationale. […]

Find one popular press source on your topic. Thistopic can be different from ILP 1 although you should be arrowing your research interest at this point. Your popular press source should make a distinct, discernable arguement for you to analyze. 

Find one popular press source on your topic. Thistopic can be different from ILP 1 although you should be arrowing your research interest at this point. Your popular press source should make a distinct, discernable arguement for you to analyze. You will write a short paper describing your research process and analyzing your chosen source. […]