Exploring Communication: Peterson & Green (2009) note that research has found effective communication to be a core “building block” in familial relationship types, while ineffective communication is related to challenges such as martial problems (e.g., separation, divorce) as well as behavioral problems in children.

You will have the opportunity to apply what you have been learning about communication by observing and analyzing the communication skills of others.

First, choose two of the following groups of people to observe:

* Peers or colleagues

* Children and adolescents

* Family

* Group of children (same age group)

You may observe adults communicating with adults, adults communicating with children, or children communicating with children. You may also choose the situation, or venue, where the observation will take place, such as a family gathering, a group of friends meeting for lunch, a group of children on a playground or in an early childhood setting, a meeting at work, and so on. Make sure to obtain permission from the group you are observing and explain you are not there to judge but rather record observations about communication skills. Encourage the people you are observing to interact naturally. If possible, try not to observe groups with more than five or six people. During your observation, look for the following:

* Verbal skills and cues (formal/information, direct/vague, positive/negative)

* Nonverbal skills and cues (intentional cues such as gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions; involuntary nonverbal cues such as blushing, body position, and tone of voice)

* Listening (active, passive, defensive, attending, empathetic, reflective)

For this week’s forum:

Summarize the interactions you observed. Based on these observations, write a response indicating what you learned with regard to communication skills, including the following:

* Which verbal and nonverbal skills and cues did you observe?

* Which, if any, fostered communication? Provide examples.

* Which, if any, impeded communication? Provide examples.

* Were there any similarities and or differences with regard to communication across gender, ages, and/or context?

* What, if anything surprised you about the communication you observed?

What did you learn from these observation experiences that will help you be a more effective communicator? In looking at the way that families communicate, what insight have you gained from the observations recorded?

Reference

Peterson, R., & Green, S. (2009). Families first: Keys to successful family functioning. Retrieved from https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/350/350-092/350-092_pdf.pd…

******Minimum Word count 400 word

*******Please use APA formatting and intext citations

*********Please No Plagiarism

Critical Thinking: Student Advocacy and “Sweatshop” Labor: The Case of Russell Athletic

Using the Six Steps of Decision-Making framework from this week’s content, please develop an essay responding to the following questions related to the case study Student Advocacy and “Sweatshop” Labor: The Case of Russell Athletic (p. 109).

Recognize decision requirement: What are the factors to consider in a corporation when deciding to outsource labor to developing countries? Include the following:

1. Diagnosis and analysis of causes: If labor outsourcing to developing countries is a legitimate business strategy, how can it be handled without risk of running into a sweatshop scandal?
2. Development of alternatives: What are other countries doing to avoid, reduce or eliminate sweatshops?
   Selection of desired alternative: Decide on alternatives for outsourcing for companies in developed countries, including whether or not to maintain or implement the same high labor standards and regulations as in the home countries.
3. Implementation of alternatives: Which alternatives would be best for outsourcing for companies in the United States?
4. Evaluation and feedback: Have your recommendations been implemented in other countries? Are they working? What has been the outcome?

Essays have an introduction (to the topic of the assignment), a body (where you will integrate your responses), and a conclusion (your thoughts on the assignment). Please do not just answer the questions as is. It is best to use APA (7th ed) headings to capture the essence of the questions as a way to make sure you have integrated all of the responses in your essay. Also, make sure you are using an APA (7th ed) paper template as a starting point.

Your well-written essay should meet the following requirements:

• Be 5-6 pages in length, which does not include the title page, abstract, or required reference page, which is never a part of the content minimum requirements.
• Use academic writing standards and APA (7th ed) style guidelines.
• Support your submission with course material concepts, principles, and theories from the textbook and at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles.

Paper should be in APA format.

I have attached 4 sources and these 4 sources should be used in the paper. Besides, other sources should also be used (at least 1).

Food Deserts: People can make a difference

We live in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. This sprawling urban area spans over 9, 200 square miles. Driving around the metroplex one can see the prevalence of many grocery stores. However, a closer look shows that the distribution of the amenities in not uniform. Some areas have multiple stores where residents have many options and can access quality nutritional resources, while other areas have none to a few. These areas are a referred to as food deserts.

Write a 1000-word research paper and position paper on whether individual and community effort are sufficient to address food deserts.

Introduction:

What are food deserts and what is the criteria based on which an area is designated a food desert?

Identify areas in Dallas that can are considered Food Deserts.

Discuss the median incomes and resources available to the individuals living in these areas

Discuss the health of individuals living in food deserts. What is the long term impact of lack of access to adequate nutrition?

How is the city of Dallas trying to address this concern?

How are other cities addressing this issue?

Pros:

Yes, individual and community efforts can make a difference in alleviating the lack of adequate nutritional resources in food deserts.
Cons:

Individual and community efforts are not an effective strategy in improving the availability of resources in food deserts.

Your opinion

Clearly state your position on whether community and individual efforts can or cannot improve availability of resources in food deserts

Conclusion

Bibliography

USE THE FOLLOWING LINKS FOR RESEARCH AND FORMATING PURPOSES

1. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ (Purdue Owl) is an excellent source on APA format.
2. Use a minimum of eight references. You may use more as necessary.Be sure to evaluate the validity of information from Internet sources.You must include at least four Primary Citations (written by the scientist and not a news summary).Sources such as the Mountain View College Library (http:www.mountainviewcollege.edu/library/Pages/default.aspx), Nature (www.nature.com),PLoS Biology (http://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/) are worthwhile.Google Advanced Scholar Search and www.googlescholar.commay contain primary articles.
3. Government agencies usually provide a good source of information such as
   1. NIH: National Institutes of Health (NIH), http://m.medlineplus.gov/mlp/main/rw/web/homepage.htm
   2. usda.gov
4. http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/ehost/search/basic?vid=0&sid=73dc7a8d-d879-423a-949f-e5247707409b%40sessionmgr4009 This is the link to DCCCD library database.
5. The librarians are helpful and welcome students seeking help with their research papers.
6. Do Not Use Wikipedia, other encyclopedias or answers.com.Use only authentic scientific resources.News articles and TV reports may be used as a starting point but must be supported by credible scientific resources.
7. Mountain View College resources such as the library, writing center and instructional support area are some excellent resources for students. Please utilize them.

How to Research your topic?

If using Goggle to research this topic selectlinks ending in .gov or .edu https://dallascityhall.com/government/Council%20Meeting%20Documents/eco_2_heatlhy-food-dallas_combined_032017.pdf

see the file attached

Answer Question 1, 2, and 3. You may use your class notes, library articles, books, or other resources as aid. In presenting your answer, you must demonstrate your familiarity with the appropriate mass communication literature. Where possible, cite real life examples, as well as research works to support your answer. Write clearly and legibly. In grading your answers, length will not be as important as content. Please not that although grades will not be based on poundage, you must present sufficient information to adequately make your argument compelling and cover your subject matter. Be aware that your answers will be scrutinized for articulation of appropriate evidence and scholarly presentation. Use of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and the likes will be highly valued. Be sure to organize your thoughts cohesively. If I cannot understand your answer, I cannot grade it and you may earn a zero.

nterview someone from within a profession of interest about the role technology plays in their career field, as well as about the impact of technology on their career/job/company/industry. This person should preferably be someone who has worked long enough to gain perspective on the trends and changes in their career field. The student is responsible for locating, contacting, and interviewing their subject.

Your prep work before the interview should consist of research on:

• Industry
• Career Field
• Company (if applicable)
• Job
• Any technology related to the field
• Person (if applicable—access to educational/career info will vary depending on subject)

Students will choose at least 5 (preferably more) questions from the Interview Question List to ask their subject. Students should use at least one question from each section.

Students will then be required to write a paper presenting a cohesive account of the interview. The paper should do the following:

• Introduce the subject and the subject’s job/career field thoroughly
• Provide a detailed and organized account of the questions asked and the responses given
• Paper should be structured as a formal essay. This means an introduction, body, and conclusion.
• Paper SHOULD NOT read as a transcript of the interview.
• In the conclusion, students will include a reflection on the interview. This reflection should include thoughts on the interview process and what new information/skills they learned/gained from the interview.

This paper should be formatted in the following ways:

• Typed
• Double spaced
• Follow the same writing and citation rules as the Writing Rubric.
• Should be no shorter than three pages.