Communication Assignment

Communication Assignment Order Description Instructions This assignment allows you the opportunity to undertake some preliminary research on topics that are of considerable interest within communication studies. Perhaps these topics will continue to be of interest to you over the course of your studies, where you will be able to study them in more detail. Completing this assignment is as easy as one, two, three. Step One Select one of the following concepts: i. Network ii. Digital iii. Social network iv. “Trolling” v. Free speech vi. Algorithm vii. Control viii. Accessibility ix. Publicity x. “Cyber-Activism” xi. Discourse xii. Commodification xiii. Consumerism xiv. “Open Source” xv. Censorship xvi. Resistance xvii. Public opinion xviii. Copyright xix. Citizenship xx. Software xxi. Propaganda xxii. Hacking xxiii. Sexuality xxiv. Big Data xxv. “Net Neutrailty” xxvi. Convergence xxvii. Archive xxviii. Engagement Step Two Find two authors who have written about the concept you have chosen and – more importantly – that have attempted to provide a definition of that concept. You are to consult either books available at the Carleton University Library (U of O’s library is fine, too) or journal articles available through the library (in other words, articles from journals the library subscribes to). Once you have this you will tell me what those two authors say about the concept and how they define it. Is it different? The same? Step Three You are to provide three brief case studies that illustrate both the concept and the ways that the two authors you have chosen have characterized that concept. For example: If I were to select “hegemony”, and I find one author who talks about the concept by referring to the idea of military dominance and I find another author who talks about hegemony as stifling contrary opinions, I then have to find three examples that illustrate those two views. You may use the internet to find the examples, and I expect that each case study will be explained in brief – maybe a paragraph or two for each. Format In the end your paper will look like this: a. An introduction which explains why you have chosen the topic b. A section which shows me how two authors have defined and discussed this topic c. A section which shows me three examples which illustrate what the topic is, why it is important, and which illustrates the ideas and arguments of the authors you have researched d. A conclusion that tells me why this is significant for a class on communication theory. Other Information 1. This paper is to be 5-6 pages, (double-spaced) in length. 2. This paper must be written in 12-point font. 3. You may use any formatting method you choose, provided that it is consistent throughout the document 4. You must provide a bibliography section to list the sources you consulted for this assignment 5. You must have a title page with a title (please don’t write “1-2-3 Assignment” or “COMM 2100 Assignment”), your name, student number, discussion group number, and name of teaching assistant. 6. This paper is due at any time from February 24-March 31. 7. You are to hand in your paper to your TA during discussion group sessions. 8. No electronic versions of your paper will be accepted. 9. No paper will be accepted after April 1, 2015 and no extensions will be granted without proper medical documentation. PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET AN AMAZING DISCOUNT :)