Topic: Journal: Effective, Consistent, and Ethical Communication

Topic: Journal: Effective, Consistent, and Ethical Communication Order Description To prepare for this Assignment: • Review Walden University’s DEEP-C Model General Education Learning Outcomes “Expression” and “Perspective” in the Syllabus. • Consider “Expression” and “Perspective” as they relate to your Group Project. • Review your Topic Exploration and Analysis and Literature Review to ensure that your group’s publicity campaign is effective, has an ethical approach, and has a consistent message. The Assignment: Write a 2- to 3- paragraph journal entry in which you address the following: • Consider how nonverbal communication and the formatting of written communication (style, formatting, correct grammar, spelling, etc.) enhance or detract from the effectiveness and consistency of the work you produce. • • Reflect on ways the effectiveness of your Group Project’s publicity approach can vary according to audience and context. • • Think about the ways an ethical publicity approach could influence a broader audience. Required Resources Readings • Loeb, P. R. (2010). Soul of a citizen: Living with conviction in challenging times (Rev. ed.). New York, NY: St. Martin's Griffin. o Chapter 8, “Village Politics” (pp. 195–227) o Chapter 9, “Widening the Circle” (pp. 228–256) o Chapter 10, “Pieces of a Vision” (pp. 257–286) Media • Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Processes of choosing the message and the media [Video]. Baltimore, MD: Author. Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 11 minutes. Optional Resources Social Media and Disaster Response • Slagh, C. (2010, March 4). How social media changed disaster response in Haiti: Expanding foreign volunteerism opportunities [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://securenation.wordpress.com/2010/03/04/how-social-media-changed-disaster-response-in-haiti-expanding-foreign-volunteerism-opportunities/ Volunteer Opportunities • VolunteerMatch. (2012). VolunteerMatch. Retrieved from http://www.volunteermatch.org/