Recap of Africa or a country in this region which is now due on Oct. 13th.

 

Your task is to research the area of Africa or a country in this region to become familiar with their use of technology.  Make sure you cite your sources; this week’s assignment is worth 20 points.

 

Write a paper that includes the following items:

• a map of the region –(3 points)
• a PDF article concerning the ICT of that region – you should find several – – you should find several – select 1 and provide the title and the citation using the APA Style.  Read the material and write a summary of the article and include 5 “Points of Interest” you discovered concerning the region and Information Technology. (12 points)
• add a question for class discussion (3 points)
• search for a video on the subject – Watch the video and then write a brief summary of what you viewed.  Be honest – if you can not find a suitable reference state that in your recap document. (2 points)

1) a. Present the early Greek notion of virtue ethic.

b. make an arguement for the adopting their position or, rejecting their position.

 

2) Compare and constrast Kant’s position to Humes position on character

 

3) Can you defend Mill’s stand on character?

a. if so, do so

b. if not, explain why not.

 

4) Does the stoic view of character appeal to you?

a. if so present your position

b. if the stic position of character leaves you wanting, explain why.

 

Reading Resources 1)Big data, Bigger dilemmas: A critical review

2)Guard Dogs of perception:the coporate takeover of science

You must Have read these two articles

For this assignment, you will write a letter of advice to either a newly engaged couple or a group of coworkers. Imagine that either the engaged couple or coworkers hear that you are taking a course in interpersonal communication and want advice regarding how to communicate in their personal or professional relationships. Based on what you have learned in this course, what advice would you give them regarding how to communicate effectively? How can you use what you have learned in this class to offer a couple or group of co-workers advice to have more positive relationships? Write your paper in the form of a letter. Please review the  Sample Final Paper.

Instructions

Use the list of learning outcomes to write your letter. The course learning outcomes you will need to cover are:

• Explain the principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communications.
• Analyze the role of communication in developing and maintaining one’s self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem.
• Differentiate appropriate levels of self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in various relationships.
• Describe strategies for using communication techniques to resolve interpersonal conflicts.
• Analyze the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications.

For each of the five learning outcomes, create a separate heading that states the learning outcome that you are addressing. Then, address the following for each segment:

• Explain the principles of and barriers to effective interpersonal communications. Why do the principles matter? How can your couple or group of co-workers overcome the barriers you have listed?
• Analyze the role of communication in developing and maintaining one’s self-concept, self-image, and self-esteem. Begin by defining each term and then explain how these three notions of the self potentially impact your couple or group of co-workers relationship. What advice can you offer to help them develop a positive self-concept or build each other’s self-esteem?
• Illustrate the importance of self-disclosure and emotional intelligence in various relationships. What role does self-disclosure play in your couple or partner’s relationship? How can their relationships be improved by them becoming more emotionally intelligent?
• Evaluate strategies for using communication techniques to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Explain one or two potential conflicts and then present at least two strategies for addressing the dispute(s).
• Analyze the impact of gender and culture on interpersonal communications. First, define these two key terms. Then, explain the importance of gender and culture in relationships generally and for your couple or group specifically. What advice can you give to become a better communicator based on the information you have presented?

Content Requirements

You must address all five of the learning outcomes and the questions listed with those objectives. For each objective, be sure to define key terms and relate those ideas directly to advice for your couple or co-workers. The point here is for you to demonstrate how these ideas can be utilized to help people in their relationships. Try to offer specific advice they can integrate into their lives.

Begin your paper with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement and that previews what you plan to cover in your paper.

 

End with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis and restates your key points.

You must use at least five scholarly sources to help you make your points. Three should be course readings and two should be academic articles you have found yourself through doing research in the Ashford University Library. If you need help doing research, visit the Ashford University Library, which can be accessed through the Library tab in the left-navigation menu, in your online course.

You must also draw on personal experience to offer advice or to illustrate points. It is acceptable to use hypothetical examples and/or your personal experiences for either your couple or group of co-workers. We simply want to see that you can apply what you have learned to some potential “real world” experience.

The Final Paper

• Must be 8 pages double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper-
    

    Letter of Advice

  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted
• Must use each learning objective as a header that separates each section of the paper.
• Must use at least five scholarly sources, two of which can be found.
• Must document all sources in APA style as outlined .
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined.

Final Notes

This is a formal paper and should utilize proper grammar, complete sentences, and paragraph transitions. However, you will write this paper in the format of a letter to the newly-engaged couple or group of co-workers. Feel free to address the people you select directly throughout the paper.