Question.1236 - Introduction Summary In this class, we are introduced to a wide variety of communication lenses and the scholars who work in each of those areas. We are currently learning about how each of the scholars is using communication to make contributions to our understanding of the world. Throughout our time together this session, you, too, will be able to make connections between the scholarship and research we talk about in class and your academic, professional, and personal lives. Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice the following skills that are essential to your success: Identify the key concepts (disciplinary knowledge) of the faculty lecture video of your choice Relate and explain the connection between the chapter content and the faculty lecture video Support evidence/claims with examples from the video and book Requirements To complete this assignment, please note: Due Date According to the lecture paper you chose Style and Format APA style cover page and reference page should be included 3 to 4 pages of work APA style citation should be followed Font: 12pt Times New Roman Double-spaced with a 1-inch margin Step-by-Step Guide To complete this assignment, follow the steps below. You may also use the COM100 Assignment Template Actions which contains proper APA formatting and helpful hints. Cover Page: Name, Title of Paper, College Introduction (1 paragraph) Brief description of the overall context of your paper including the faculty lecture that you will be discussing. Video Summary (1-2 paragraphs) Highlight the topic and key concepts of the faculty lecture Use examples from the video to explain key concepts of the lecture APA citations must be included Connection Between Video and Module (minimum 3 paragraphs) Identify at least 3 key concepts from the module of the week to support the concepts in the video. List, define, and bold the 3 key concepts with citations from the chapter reading associated with the video. Connect each of the key concepts from the chapter reading to examples from the video. Relate and discuss the key concepts using examples (limited personal observations and feedback may be included). For example, you may have once played on a college sports team and can corroborate an experience similar to the one Dr. Zanin discusses. APA citations must be included Conclusion (1 paragraph) Restate the topic and its importance Reference Page (APA) Faculty lecture video Chapter Reading Any other professional resources
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Chapter 14 Sharabi Faculty Lecture Short Paper Vivian Angelica Barajas The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Arizona State University COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication Professor Diane DiMiceli February 17th, 2024 Chapter 14 Sharabi Faculty Lecture Short Paper Video Summary Considering the lecture delivered, Dr. Sharabi, whose research focus is online dating, implies that interpersonal relationships play a vital role in critical thinking and decision-making capabilities and does not consider online dating as an alternative way of meeting people (Sharabi, n.d.). Dr. Sharabi claims that people who go on online platforms have experience with social media, meaning they already have an idea about the nuances of how online dating works. However, with their research, they question the accessibility of this forever-shifting online trend of all things. Dr. Sharabi briefly discusses the history that could be confined into a few categories as discussed; firstly, it started around the mid-90s through dating interventions like match.com; these are examples of self-selection sites - wherein the control was fully given to the user. Dr. Sharabi refers to it as personal ads like flyers or pamphlets but just online, which did not use any algorithms to make matches, although some brands were targeting specific demographics during that period (Sharabi, n.d.). Then, the early 2000s introduced matching algorithms with a set of parameters to match a set of people with similar interests; others were based on behaviors, and lately, along with algorithms, GPS locations are utilized to reel in people within close proximity (Sharabi, n.d.). Secondly, considering accessibility wherein a larger pool of partners are matched based on similar interests and standardized commonalities, but due to the increase in the number of people enrolled or taking part, the number of options also relatively increases within a closed circle, and the high possibility of one finding a partner with similar interest close by but it also comes with a lot of challenges as the number of options so makes the difficulty in making decisions, although the algorithms could match similar interests or other standardized parameters there is a bleak possibility of things going the way one intends to that could eventually lead to a practice of seeing people products through online browsing platforms (Sharabi, n.d.). With increased accessibility and availability of information at hand reach, the pre-set information could hamper the possibility of judging a person with few sets of standardized information. The possibility of the character transcending from their bio to real-life compatibility is in question, and Dr. Sharabi believes it is very hard to judge based on the information given in their bio. Since various matching making happens utilizing algorithms and giving pre-set data about a person, all the communication is intended to happen with preconceived notions or bias about their dating partner, and this could vary from person to person based on their personal life experiences, less credibility of finding the right person rather than the marketing dataset that shows how people were able to find their match. Dr. Sharabi focuses on answering the question: Do online dating practices affect relationships? It demands an updation of communication theories to account for changes in the way people communicate with each other. The Connection Between Video and Chapter Reading In order to relate to the learnings from chapter 14, the assigned chapter talks about various factors pertaining to interactive media (that can be defined as digital platforms facilitating communication and engagement) through the lens of pervasiveness, opportunities for self-expression and success, and its role in professional success, connecting with others, consuming content, and civic engagement with the scope of carrying nonverbal cues, synchronous vs. asynchronous communication, media richness theory, and social presence theory, are discussed to understand various forms of interactive media (Albers et al., 2021). The chapter could also be interlinked in terms of exploring the issues related to managing identity online, wherein within the limited space provided - a person can only convey a blurred image about themselves, which could add to the digital stressors on communication and interaction. Although online dating platforms try to standardize the process with close proximity, gender, age, and other factors, which further reinforces several stereotypes leading to inequalities and challenges that extends towards ethical considerations like questioning the authenticity of the bio or pre-set limited information since several scammers and fraudulent could exploit the vulnerable users; once on the dating site, there are higher chances that their personal data could be exposed to various advertising and marketing purposes with or without the consent of the stakeholders, in terms of bringing in people of particular community the online dating could further perpetuate discriminatory practices and biases and compromising the possibility of inclusive nature (Albers et al., 2021). Another issue could be related to consent - wherein, due to anonymity, there are higher chances of being stood out or ghosted; the culture of consent and moral values cannot be taught to the users through the application they use. In terms of real-world examples, a recent documentary about Dave Kroupa and Liz Golyar depicts a clear picture of how online dating bio could not really transcend their actual personality or their mental health. Although dating platforms tend to have ethical codes to abide by, at the end of the day, it is driven by the business, wherein more emphasis will be given to revenue generation than the users; like Tinder could be metaphorically described as - any interaction you make with the application you are asked to adopt a subscription model or make payment in small amounts, and certain other user experience include not having safety/security resources healthier interaction, or offering support for an individual who experience any negative experience. References Albers, J., Nakayama, T., & Martin, J. (2021). Human communication in society (6th ed.). Pearson. Sharabi, L. (n.d.).?Online dating, platforms, apps, and advantages & disadvantages of online dating.?[Video]. Wistia.?https://asuonline.wistia.com/medias/n4v0p33eklLinks to an external site.More Articles From Communication
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