Peer Responses
Please respond to three (3) separate post, responses need to be 100-125 words in length. Be sure to engage in a peer response after reading the post.
Give some compliments about the post and what you like about it and some discussion about what is being talked about. Please respond to the person writing the post. Thank you. Responses are on attachment.

Peer Response #1
Ad Council and VOA
curtis keltner(Oct 8, 2018 9:57 PM)- Read by: 4
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The purpose of the Ad Council and the Voice of America was to broadcast favorable government campaigns and charitable causes. During the early years of the Cold War the Ad Council kept the public abreast of diplomatic developments but also solidified American values. According to Dr. John McGinnis of Syracuse University “between 1945 and 1952, the early years of the Cold War, Americans came to fear the Soviet Union. During these years the Advertising Council conducted mass media campaigns in support of the American Economic System, the Freedom Train, and the Ground Observer Corps.”[1] The Ad Council and Voice of America are both government funded and stay politically neutral, they compare and contrast one another in the way they reach their audience. The Voice of America mission statement says in part “Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press.”[2] The Ad Council and Voice of America exemplify the best of American culture and society by reaching as many Americans as possible in a concerted effort to improve the country through campaigns that are pertinent to our times. As the Ad Council mission statement says “Identify a select number of significant public issues and stimulate action on those issues through communications programs that make a measurable difference in our society.”[3] A notable campaign that is at the forefront of the Ad Councils current mission is the end of the opioid crisis.

Peer Response #2
Trowbridge – Week 2: Ad Council and VOA
Jeremy Trowbridge(Oct 9, 2018 12:22 PM)- Read by: 4
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Good morning everyone,
Through the earlier parts of the 20th Century, American Presidents were able to manipulate mass media to better spread their messages to the people. It was usually partisan and very often came in the form of speeches. However, it provided the government with a blueprint to reach out to the American people. At the start of WWII two government agencies would also use mass media to help spread information and public awareness for important topics of the day. Those two organizations are the Ad Council and the Voice of America (VOA).
The Ad Council was established in aftermath of Pearl Harbor with the intent of producing a means of advertising sales for War Bonds1. However, in the immediate years after the war, the Ad Council would transform into an instrument of the federal government to encourage peace and warn of the growing dangers of communism. In contrast the Voice of America would strive to be a true unbiased platform of communication. Originally acting in a similar fashion to the BBC during wartime, the VOA would provide the news in a multitude of languages to anyone listening abroad2.
The formation and fostering of these two organizations demonstrated that the Federal government was keen to use the main staples of mass information sharing at the time, i.e.- Radio and Newsprint. However, the nature of the organizations were really at odds with one another. VOA was growing with the government objective of demonstrating to the world how the United States wanted to be: fair, just, and unbiased. However, try as it might, the Ad Council would cater to how the government thought the country needed to be: wary of communists, foster the nuclear family, and be healthy.

Peer Response #3
The Ad Council and the VOA
Heather Donbrosky(Oct 9, 2018 1:15 PM)- Read by: 4
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Last Edited By Heather Donbrosky on Oct 9, 2018 1:17 PM
Both the Ad Council and the Voice of America were created far prior to the beginning of the Cold War. The Ad Council commenced in November 1941 with the intent to provide advertising as related to matters particular to the general public’s interest.[1] Shortly after World War II began, the Ad Council transitioned into The War Advertising Council with the initial mission to help fund American war efforts by campaigning to “sell War Bonds.”[2] The Voice of America was built directly upon the need to “combat Nazi propaganda with accurate and unbiased news and information” to as many people as possible around the globe.[3] During the Cold War, the Ad Council utilized its platform to denounce communism, with respected well-knowns such as Eleanor Roosevelt and General Eisenhower appearing “in anti-communism ads.”[4]The broadcasting disseminated by the Voice of America throughout the Cold War became an “indispensable tool for promoting democracy and understanding across all regions and cultures.”[5] The continual employment of the Ad Council and the Voice of America throughout the Cold War are indicative of the federal government’s desire to hinder communist efforts within and outside of America’s borders.
In comparison, both the Ad Council and the Voice of America work in their own ways to stimulate and advocate for that which advances and improves America’s desire and ability to do better and to educate people on an extensive range of critical topics and cultural activities. In contrast, the Ad Council’s primary objective is to high-light and bring to the forefront of America’s mindset, those issues crucial to keeping America safe while simultaneously creating campaigns to promote for the general welfare of American citizens. The Voice of America is not an advertising medium, but a media outlet focused explicitly on providing “accurate, unbiased reporting” regarding events as they occur around the world in addition to expounding on America’s “history, culture and values.”[6]
Both the Ad Council and the Voice of America articulate the United State’s democratically driven culture and society that overall remains intent on finding ways to promote for the common welfare of America and citizens of the world. American society wants to do good but there is a great need for American’s to be aware and educated on particular matters that require individual action which the Ad Council’s endeavors bring to the forefront. With so many news outlets deemed as either liberal or conservative, the Voice of America’s mission is to simply disseminate the news, “good or bad” in a manner that is not overtly swayed by personal politics. The fact that the Voice of America continues to exist, speaks well of American society’s desire to have an equitable outlet in obtaining information regarding current events.

2.2 Multigenerational Background & Significance Paper Instructions
Prepare a 1 -2 page report that will:
• Provide background regarding the organization that will serve as the basis for the research study (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.).
• Discuss why he/she has chosen the specific “sticking point” (RESPECT) for the Research Proposal paper. See “authors note below” for the submission to the instructor describing my research topic.
• Explain the goals of the study and why it is relevant and worth doing. “The fraternity is suffering from the divide between undergraduates and alumni members. There must be a synergy between the differing generations in order to facilitate growth of the organization”
Indicate what major problems or deterrents are anticipated and establish the “scope” of the proposed research.

See http://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/researchproposal for further guidance.

***AUTHOR’S NOTE*** I would like to keep the same general subject (Kappa Alpha Psi) and focus on the sticking point “respect”. This is a major point of contention between the older members of the fraternity (age in years and age in fraternity membership years). There is an ongoing issue of each “sub culture” (undergraduate and alumni) feeling that neither gives the other the expected respect (deference).

For this essay, you will choose a debate from the New York Times’ “Room for Debate” section, and you will fully explore the issue before stating your own conclusion. In this sense, your thesis statement will come at the end of the essay, and you use the body of the essay explaining how you get there.

Step One: Choose a topic. “Should Opioid Trainging for Doctors be Mandatory
https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2016/05/05/should-opioid-training-for-doctors-be-mandatory
Step Two: Enter the Conversation. The bulk of your essay will summarize the differing views on the position, respond to the positions, and reflect on what leads you to your own position.

Step Three: Your thesis. Your thesis (stance on the issue) will come at the end of the paper in your conclusion. Why do you ultimately take this position?

Step Four: Works Cited. Your essay should have a properly formatted MLA works cited page. At the very least it should include the entries from the “Room for Debate” website.

The essay should be 5-6 pages (not including your Works Cited). Although additional research is not required, if you do consult other sources, you should include them on your works cited page.

his is my mid-term assignment that counts for 20% of my grade in my 400 level Infancy class.
This is an essay answering a two-part question as listed below (A and B):
You have likely heard the oft-repeated saying, “it takes a village to raise a child.”
A) Do you agree with this statement in relation to the infant period? (Note: Infant period is from
conception to 3 years old). You must support your argument with AT LEAST three reasons
that draw upon specifics from readings.
B) Do you think American society currently offer infants the supportive context they need to
flourish? Again, draw from specifics from readings to support your answer.
When answering these questions, be sure to keep in mind the entire span of the “infant” period
(thus include arguments that would support the conception period— potentially the importance
of doctors, partners, etc. during pre labor and during labor).
The paper should be separated in response to first A and then B, however the essay must include
a thesis that include both A and B. The essay needs to use counter-arguments as well!
All articles that have been uploaded must be used and used wisely!
Grading:
1) Mechanics: Include a clear thesis, strong essay structure (introductory paragraph, body
paragraphs), lack of grammatical and spelling errors, and correct use of APA style & clarity
throughout.
2) Evidence of critical thinking & ability to support an argument using facts.
3) Evidence of creative, novel thinking, that is, to think beyond the most obvious evidence to
support your points.
4) Understanding/ grasp of material, including new references—that is, demonstrating as deep
and specific an understanding as possible.
ADDITIONALLY,
Using PsycINFO, find TWO peer-reviewed journal articles that support your points and
effectively used in your essay.

An annotated bibliography is an opportunity for you to go out and find research that will best fit your chosen topic. You must include a 500-word introduction (double spaced) that gives a clearly stated thesis and the beginning of your argument. This should let the reader know your intentions, what your argument is, where you stand in that argument, and what you intend to prove (if anything). Each annotation (there should be 5 total) will be 250-300 words in length (single spaced) and will include a general summary of the article. Do not quote what is said in the article. You must include how you intend to use the article in your paper.

Before you give this paragraph of summary about the article, you must, in bold print, include the bibliographic information (citation) in proper and current MLA format (see the MLA Citation box to the right). The beginning of the assignment should also have the usual MLA heading, title, numbering and spacing.

*Attached materials will includes academic journals inserts that can be used as resources for this particular writing assignment.*

Diagnosis, Symptom and Illness Management Presentations (40 Points)
Topic: ANOREXA NERVOSA using the following headings below. Present a typical patient with this disease process and how they would present to the office and how you would work up, diagnose and treat. Pictures are encouraged. You will be graded on professionalism and content. Slides need to have Voice Over (Your voice giving the presentation on each slide) Max 20 slides and Max 10 Minutes. Upload to Moodle.
Presentations must include Slides with the following information.
• TITLE (slide 1)
• DESCRIPTION (Patient information) (slide 2 etc.. and so on)
• EPIDEMIOLOGY
• ETIOLOGY
• RISK FACTORS
• ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS
• HISTORY
• PHYSICAL EXAM
• DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
• TESTS
• TREATMENT
• PROGNOSIS
• REFERENCES

2 Part order: part 1 paper, part 2 slides. Slides can be completed a 1-2 days after paper. Create a negotiation plan/ paper for the below listed topic by addressing the specified bullet points below. Then create a couple slides for the specified points below, including presentation notes.

Topic:
I am living with my parents to save money while in school. However, I will be graduating in the next year and deciding whether to rent or to buy a house. I am leaning toward the purchase of a home that needs a lot of renovations and flipping it. I would like to sell the house in two years. Considering this, I would need to get a very good deal on the initial purchase of the home as a lot of money would be spent on renovations. I would like the house to be located in Ada, MI or at least nearby as that is where I work.

Specific Points to address:
Defining the interests:
• What are your primary interests?
• What are the other’s primary interests?
Opposite negotiators: Who is the other party (or parties) in the negotiation? Ashley
• What information do we have about them?
• What issues will they have?
• What priorities are they likely to have for their issues?
• What are their interests?
• What has been my past relationship with them? What future relationship do I
need to have, or would I like to have with them?
• What is their reputation and style, and how should I take this into consideration?
Planning the issue presentation and defense: Ashley
• What research do I need to do on the issues so that I can argue for them
convincingly and compellingly?
• Do I have (or can I prepare) graphs, charts, and figures that will clearly communicate my preferences?
• In what order and sequence should I present the information?
• What arguments can I anticipate from the other party, and how am I going to
counteract their arguments?
• What tactics will I use to present my arguments or defend against the other’s arguments?
• What tactics will I use to try to move us toward agreement?
• What roles will different people play in the negotiation?

Assessment Two – Argumentative Essay
Work on your Argumentative Essay in CADMUS.
Assessment Two the Argumentative Essay requires you to undertake a process of sociological thinking. The knowledge and skills covered online and in class and from undertaking the Annotated bibliography will assist you in writing this essay.
Submission information
The Argumentative Essay is 1500 words and is 40% of the total mark for SWK1107.
A draft for comment is due for submission through CADMUS 9am Monday Week 8 – September 17 – this is optional no extensions available and feedback by way of an audio comment will be provided through Turnitin. The final argumentative essay is due for submission through CADMUS 9am Monday October 22 (Week 12) 2018. Assessment results will be provided through Turnitin.
Learning outcomes
This assessment assists in achieving all unit outcomes.
Graduate Attributes
Completing this assessment item will help you achieve the ECU Graduate Attribute, cross-cultural and international outlook and critical appraisal skills.
Preparation for the Argumentative Essay
Work on your Argumentative essay in CADMUS – see under the assignment button on blackboard.
Work on your Annotated bibliography in CADMUS – see under the assignment button on blackboard.
When preparing your Argumentative Essay please use CADMUS as your writing tool and refer to the assessment instructions, rubric and resources available in CADMUS. Use your learning from the Annotated bibliography to assist with referencing and with finding scholarly sources to support your argument.
Assignment instructions for the Argumentative Essay
This assessment requires you to write an argumentative essay. The topic for your Argumentative Essay is poverty and inequality in contemporary Australian society. You are required to identify and discuss a particular aspect or element of poverty and inequality in contemporary Australian society. To discuss is to investigate or examine by argument, sift and debate, giving reasons for and against. You can decide how to discuss this idea.
The Argumentative Essay is a piece of writing that requires you to;
• Argue a standpoint or perspective (thesis)
• Use sociological concepts from scholarly sources to clarify your ideas
• Use sociological theory and research from scholarly sources to support your argument
• Use examples to demonstrate your thinking
Use direct quotes, paraphrasing and summarising as explained in the ECU Academic Tip Sheet Referencing – you should also refer to the Tip Sheet – Plagiarism.
• Write in formal academic register
• Use APA in-text and end-text referencing conventions as outlined in the ECU Referencing Guide. The hanging indent is expected in the end-text list.
• Cite at least 8 scholarly sources this may include chapters from the textbook – only two chapters from the textbook will be accepted towards the count of 8 sources. There must be 6 scholarly sources that are not chapters from your textbook.
• Refer regularly to the marking criteria to ensure you are meeting the requirements of the assessment
In undertaking this assessment you will work your way through a process of sociological thinking. To undertake sociological thinking you need to identify the sociological concepts and current sociological knowledge that assists in presenting your argument.
The following steps will guide your process of sociological thought;
1. decide on the approach you will take to discussing the broad theme of poverty and inequality in Australian society – you could for example choose to focus on a particular demographic or a particular location or relevant social issue
2. formulate a thesis statement
3. identify the sociological concepts that assist in arguing for this thesis statement
4. use scholarly sources to define the sociological concepts that clarify your argument
5. locate sociological theory and research that support your argument and that account for and refute opposing arguments
6. refer to and refute opposing arguments
7. develop examples that demonstrate your thinking

You need to start this process from the beginning of Semester – you may want to use your Annotated Bibliography to do the preliminary searching in the scholarly literature for your Argumentative Essay. Decide on your approach early in Semester and collect sources and develop ideas as you work your way through the unit.
Referencing tips
Chapters from the text book
As you know when you cite a chapter from an edited book you cite the author of the chapter – see full details ECU Referencing Guide. Arvanitakis (2016) is an edited book if you are referring to chapters from this text you must cite by the chapter author. You can cite from as many chapters as you wish but in terms of making up the number of 8 academic sources only 2 chapters from the text will count. You must cite at least 6 academic sources other than the text book.
Media sources
If you are referring to media or popular culture you must cite your source as outlined in the ECU Referencing Guide however most media sources do not count as scholarly sources. If you are unsure send through an email query.

How did certain political and or social issues within American society threaten the stability of the young republic? You will accomplish this by beginning your research of the week six documents and begin drafting your second short essay. There is no discussion board for this week. Please read the associated chapters listed in the course syllabus and also complete your reading of the Jacksonian Reader (Week seven course content) for next week’s discussion. Your Task: For this short essay you will select one of the historical documents from the week six content folder and develop a two to three page thesis driven essay that accomplishes the following: 1) Identifies the author’s perspective regarding the challenges facing the young republic and how best to resolve these issues. 2) Explores how this document provides insight to the political and/ or social issues within the first decades of America as an independent nation. 3) Explain your own evaluation of the author’s point of view and whether or not this was historically an effective measure to preserve democracy in our nation or presented a risky alternative that might have challenged the unity of the country and/ or the rights of its citizens. Length; Roughly five paragraphs Format: Double spaced, MLA/APA citation No work cited page is necessary.

Why do you want to study your chosen major at Georgia Tech, and how do you think Georgia Tech will prepare you to pursue opportunities in that field after graduation? (250 words)
After interviewing family and friends for college search, I established three personal learning priorities for business schools that offer an undergraduate degree in accounting ; (1) Increase global perspective, (2) Embrace digitalization (3) Walk the talk. Based on my research, Scheller came on top from the selected pool.
The opportunity to learn and develop a global business perspective is incredibly important to me after having lived in three countries and personally witnessing the impact of globalization in local settings. I am confident that Scheller puts high a priority on developing global business leaders, evidenced by the recognition as the leader in education diversity and international opportunities afforded through AIESEC and International Plan.
I discovered that what made business and fiscal savvy business leaders succeed in the past will not necessarily make them successful in the era of digitalization , AI and automation. I am looking forward to developing digital savviness in accounting practices through electives such as Seminar in Advanced Accounting and Special Problems. The prospect of pursuing Interdisciplinary Master courses is also very appealing to me.
I aspire to be a global accounting and financial leader who walks the talk. With this in mind, I examined whether business schools practiced what they preached. I was encouraged to discover that Scheller has developed a long-term strategic plan with clear vision and mission, and specific goals that are measurable. This sounds a good ‘corporation’ to join where leaders (faculty) are accountable and employees (students) contribute to the goals.
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Please choose ONE of the following questions and provide an answer in 250 words or less.

Tech’s motto is Progress and Service. We find that students who ultimately have a broad impact first had a significant one at home. What is your role in your immediate or extended family? And how have you seen evidence of your impact on them?
At the age of five, my brother was declared a slow developer by my parents. In desperation, they brought in an army of after-school tutors to help him. The family meal changed to a special diet to accelerate his brain growth. My youngest sibling came into this world to help him to develop competitiveness (or combativeness).
My family fear subsided as my brother progressed normally through elementary school. During my middle school year, I was drawn to the special needs students at our school who were unkindly labeled by some classmates. This evoked memory of my brother.
My curiosity led me to volunteer at a music therapy center for special needs children. The well-meaning parents eagerly observed their children daily for signs of new responses to creative musical stimuli. I focused on affirming the children for who they are rather than relying on my piano talent to stimulate a response . My experience with my brother taught me to celebrate who he is rather than change his environment for the desired result.
Through my involvement in special needs children, my parents came to a more profound understanding of my brother’s childhood pains caused by their actions. My two siblings are now parented in a drastically different way. They are free to develop at their respective pace with little interference from external forces. My two siblings will mature as fine young men because the parents affirm them as they are. I am grateful I was heard through my action.
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