Interpretation Versus Imagination - The Loss of Perception Between Page and Screen
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An 8 page paper that argues the point that the historical written word loses much of the personal perception it evokes in individual readers when it is converted to the film medium due to the influence of the personal perception of the cinematographer. The history and evolution of historical cinematography from the earliest days of the film industry to present are discussed, including a brief description of the progressive documentary format that emerged in the 1990s. Bibliography lists 6 sources. LCFilm.doc
Filename: LCFilm.doc

Is Britain Living In A Post-Modern Society?
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This 6 page paper considers if contemporary British society may be seen as post modern. In arguing that it is the writer considers the media and films, literature and architecture. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEpostmo.rtf

Italian Communication Style
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A 4 page research paper that discusses how a speech pathologist might deal with Italian or Italian-American clients. The writer discusses communication taboos and cultural orientation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khitcom.rtf

Italian Loanwords and English
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This 6 page report discusses the common use of Italian words as a part of the English language. Many words of Italian origin have been incorporated into the English language over the years. Some of these include gondola, cameo, arsenal, regatta, fresco, studio, vendetta, broccoli, motto, piano, opera, grotto, violin, volcano, basilica, stucco, terra-cotta, umbrella, and inferno. The list is immense and can be seen as part of the ways in which age-old Italian concepts and traditions have become a part of the melting-pot reality of modern America. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWitaeng.rtf

James Carey’s “Communication as Culture”
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A 4 page paper which discusses and critiques the first four chapters of James Carey’s work “Communication as Culture.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAjmcry.rtf

Jennifer Aniston and the Media
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A 5 page paper which examines how the media portrays Jennifer Aniston. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAjenan.rtf

John F. Kerry’s 1971 Speech “Vietnam Veterans Against the War”: A Rhetorical Analysis
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A 5 page rhetoric analysis utilizing the neo-Aristotelian approach. The author approaches Kerry’s speech from the perspective of the five canons of the neo-Aristotelian approach: invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery, asserting that Kerry makes an effective utilization of emotion to alter his audience’s stance on the issue of the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPkerry.rtf

Johnson and Johnson's Management of the Tylenol Crisis
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In 1982 Johnson and Johnson faced a crisis when an unknown individual laces their Tylenol extra strength capsules with cyanide, resulting in 7 deaths. This 5 page paper looks at the events and problems faced by Johnson and Johnson and the way in which they responded to the crisis which facilitates the recover of the band and protected the company's' reputation. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEtylenol.rtf

Journalistic Fact Verses Opinion: The Feasibility of the Australian Press Council’s Principle 5
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A 5 page discussion of the Australian Press Council’s “Principle 5” which states in part that publications written by journalist should make fact clearly distinguishable from opinion. This paper analyzes the degree to which fact can be distinguished from opinion and the degree to which distinction is desirable. Emphasizes that fact is always clearly distinguishable from opinion and that passing this distinction on to the reader is an integral part of the journalistic responsibility. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPmediaA.wps

Justifying a Writing Workshop in the Workplace for Improved Communication
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This 7 page report serves as a persuasive academic essay in which the issue of poorly written communication in the workplace is discussed. The thesis is that offering employees writing workshops will improve the skills needed to represent a higher level of professionalism within the company. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWimpwrt.doc

King/"I Have A Dream" Speech
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A 3 page essay that analyzes the text and the presentation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech which was delivered on August 28, 1963 to a huge crowd of Civil Rights marchers who had descended on Washington to demand full civil rights for African Americans. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khkingds.rtf

Krasne's 'Say It With Confidence'
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A 5 page review of Margo T. Krasne's book, Say It with Confidence: Overcome the Mental Blocks that Keep You from Making Great Presentations & Speeches. The writer discussed how Krasne debunks popular misconceptions in regards to public speaking and then provides the reader with concrete, practical suggestions that help make for better presentations and more confidence in facing an audience. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Krasne.wps

Language & Critical Thinking
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A 4 page research paper that has 2 parts. The first part of the paper (roughly 200 words) offers an example of how to describe a location using metaphors. In this section, the writer describes the tourist attraction South of the Border. The second part paper constitutes the remainder of the paper and discusses the relationship between language and critical thinking skills. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khlancrt.rtf

Les Brown/You Deserve
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A 3 page essay that summarizes and analyzes Les Brown's speech You Deserve. Les Brown is one of the country's leading motivational speakers. In his speech, You Deserve, Brown describes the mental attitudes that are necessary for success in life, in reaching goals, and feeling that as an individual, you have done all that you are able to do, using talents and abilities completely. His speech is a practical guide toward self-improvement and accomplishing goals. No bibliography is offered.
Filename: khlesb.rtf

Listening and Communication
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A 3 page paper answering 3 questions about communication: the importance of listening; the nature of communication; and the importance of study of intercultural communication. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KScommListen.rtf

Listening Skills/A Descriptive Exercise
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A 4 page research paper/essay that relates a description of nonverbal listening behavior, which is drawn from two conversations in which the author took part. In describing each conversation, the writer focuses on the nonverbal listening behaviors that were taking place. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khlsade.rtf

Listening Strategies
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A 6 page paper that explains and discusses three specific listening strategies: paraphrasing, empathic listening (also called active listening and reflective listening), and clarifying by asking questions. Each technique is explained and each has an example using the technique and an example of not using the technique. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGlstpr.rtf