The minimum words count have to be respected and the entire paper has to be written in APA format.
SECTION A This section must contain a minimum of 500 words , and a reference list at the end all in APA format. In text citation is highly require for this assignment and the text book that can guide for this assignment is Sociology A brief Introduction 9th Edition by Schaefer.
According to Schaefer , "Each culture has a unique character." Additionally, you each belong to what sociologists label subcultures, which are segments of society that share a distinctive pattern of morals, folkways, and values. Examples include people who ballroom dance, belong to a fraternity, do scrapbooking, play in a rock band, do triathlons, or collect antiques. One characteristic of a subculture is that there are insiders and outsiders. This week's Discussion Board is a chance for you to identify a subculture that you are part of . Write 3 paragraphs in a minimum of 500 words describing the subculture.
Write 500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
- What language, jargon, slang, or specialized terms are attached to your group?
- What common values does the group hold?
- What common experiences are shared that nonmembers do not experience?
- How does this group identity affect your individual identity?
- What do people get out of belonging to this subculture or group?
SECTION B This section must contain a minimum of 500 words document and a reference list at the end all in APA format. In text citation is highly require for this assignment .
Much of your social interaction takes place in groups. Some of the concepts of your readings this week are in-groups, out-groups, reference groups, primary groups, secondary groups, coalitions, social networks, and teams.
Write 500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Take one of the above concepts and discuss your own experience in one of these types of groups:
- If you are engaged in social networks through the Internet or other media, describe the social dynamic and what it contributes to your identity within the group.
- If you have recently been part of a high-performing team, you might want to describe what that experience is like and the difference between a group and a high-performing team.
- Write about the group experience that you are having, and categorize it according to what you have learned in this course.
- Comment on the role of conflict in groups-is it good, bad, or indifferent?
SECTION C ; This section must contain a minimum of 500 words document, running head , paper number , abstract, and a reference list at the end of this section. All in APA format. In text citation is highly require for this assignment.
The topic of your assignment is the sociology of sport. This is a large field within the discipline and one that most people experience in one way or another in their culture. This week, pick the sport that you will be observing. Do some research on it, and answer the following questions in a 500 words minimum documents
- What is the history of this particular sport?
- What is the sociodemographic description of fans and players? Explain whether your sport is amateur or professional.
- How does this sport fit into contemporary American life?
- What cultural trends have impacted it?
- Find at least 2 articles or readings that discuss the sport. Discuss at least 2 of the following: class, sex, race, education, age, and how your sport represents society.
- What is your best sense as a beginning sociologist of the meaning of your sport as a social institution?
Be sure to cite your sources using proper APA format.
SECTION D This section should contain a minimum of 400 words , which should include a paper number , running head , an abstract, and a reference list at the end. In text citation is require for this particular section. It is important to address all the points listed bellow very clearly. APA format is highly recommended.
Field Observation Report:
This week, you will attend and observe a sporting event of your choice. It could be a local high school basketball game, a neighborhood bowling tournament, a professional baseball or football game, a tennis match, etc. During your time at the game, you are to put on your "sociologist/ethnographer hat." That is, you will not be a participant yourself, but an observer, noting the following and making notes on the social interactions you see:
- Describe the setting of the competition-what are the key elements of space and environment that affect behavior?
- Who is there? What are the fans like-their age, gender, status, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, education, etc.?
- What about the players-how do they compare with the fans in terms of demographics?
- What social behaviors stand out? For example, who hangs out with whom, and what are the moods and social dynamics?
- What special language and knowledge characterizes the sport?
- What notable or particular behavior of individuals or groups stands out in this event?
Figure out how you want to take notes by hand during the field observation. You will need to list them at the end of this section.
APA format is highly recommended for this assignment , and the minimum word count must also be respected. All section must have a reference list at the end of the section and clearly differentiated , and all points in the questions must be clearly discuss in the solutions indicating the points why responding to them.
SECTION A ;This section must contain a minimum of 300 words, and a reference list at the end of this section. All must be written in APA format and all points in the question must all be address.
There are several ways to present information. Part of brainstorming a written or oral piece involves preplanning and working through the writing process. One three-step process uses the 3 Ps-problem, process and product.
Write 300 words minimum that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
Explain how you will use the process below as you draft and redraft your upcoming oral presentation.
Use the following 3Ps writing process to start the discussion with your colleagues:
o Problem - consider the business or other type of problem that needs to be addressed in a presentation or written correspondence.
o Process - how can research help in the writing process.
o Product - the final product is the written piece or the presentation.
SECTION B; This section must contain a minimum of 500 words, and a reference list at the end of this section. All must be written in APA format and all points in the question must be address.
Say it with care and clarity!
Considering the context of communication is essential when speaking with an employee.
Recently, you were advised by your manager that your employee used the company computer to post some messages to her friends on a social networking site. This is clearly against the company's policy, which states that "no employee will use the company computer for personal activities." You schedule a meeting to speak with the employee about this violation of policy.
Write 500 words minimum that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
What are some of the considerations that will apply to this situation when relaying the bad-news message to the employee during the meeting? Discuss the following:
- What type of communication channel would you propose (and why) to advise the employee of the meeting?
- Should the content of the communication be direct or indirect, and why?
- What type of evidence would you use to prove your point?
- How will you close the meeting?
SECTION C This section should content 5 PPT slides with 100 words minimum and a reference page . All in APA format
Write.and rewrite it!
You are now ready to develop the rest of your presentation. The selected topic is how to use non-verbal communication effectively .Use research to explain this topic, and develop the content for the presentation with a strong conclusion.
place the information into a Power Point presentation and add the following information to the draft of your presentation:
Your presentation should contain the following:
1. Introduction
o Introduce your presentation
o Include your opener
o Include your thesis
2. Body/ Main Content::
o Include 3-5 main points
3. Conclusion:
o Restates the thesis, summarize key points of the presentation, and be sure to leave your audience with a final thought
Review the content for accuracy, grammar, sentence structure, and resource citation using APA documentation style.
SECTION D This section should contain 5 power point slides with 100 words speaker notes on each slides. In text citation is highly recommended and also included should be a reference list slide.
Part 1
In the body of the upcoming presentation, you decide to include some information about different types of communication messages, specifically, bad-news, good-news, and routine-request messages.
Draft 5 PowerPoint additional slides with 100 words speaker notes to add to your presentation that explain the components and characteristics of these types of communication messages and how to deliver them effectively in written style.
Part 2 ( 300 words document minimum for the cover letter in APA format.
Beyond just the written and oral side of communication, there is a relationship element, too. Consider your boss or potential boss and how well the relationship evolves with written, verbal and nonverbal communication elements. Understanding how communication contributes to relationships helps in the professional and personal environments.
Wow, you did a great job on your presentation! In fact, your presentation was so successful that one of the audience members called you a few days after the meeting.
"We were impressed with your communication knowledge," says Jorge Smith, the Director of Communications at Clearly Communicate, Inc. "Would you be interested in working for us?"
You consider the invitation and ask Mr. Smith what he needs.
Mr. Smith replies with, "Please send us a cover letter and your resume expressing your interest in the position of Communications Supervisor. Also, please make sure you include keywords on your resume because it will be filed in our digital database."
"I'm very interested in the position," you respond. "Thank you for the opportunity."
You get to work on a cover letter and crafting keywords for your resume. Write 300 words minimum cover letter and review, and update your resume.