WHAT I NEED TO DO IS: · Create a PowerPoint presentation that includes important information about the place ROME.
Group presentation.
Format #3 (Place) Welcome to _”ROME”__
· Create a brochure or a scrapbook that gives important information about the place.
· Create a PowerPoint presentation that includes important information about the place.
· Create a tour of the place.
· Create a mock Facebook page advertising the event.
· Create a talking avatar advertising the event. ****** (See above formats for websites)
*My assignment is to create a PowerPoint Presentation that includes important information about the place ROME.
Please add at the end your references if you get the information from Wikipedia or any accredited website or use citations please add the reference at the end. Include pictures on the slide and explain.
Here are some examples of PowerPoint Presentation of ROME:
https://slideplayer.com/slide/8220739/
https://www.powershow.com/view0/8f7e27-ZTZlZ/Some_Famous_Places_of_Rome_to_Plan_Vacation_powerpoint_ppt_presentation
· https://lhs.loudoncounty.org/ourpages/auto/2016/8/10/55679399/Rome%20WHG.ppt
Thank you.
Small Group Communication
Processes
Chapter
Small Group Communication
• A small group must be at least three people, with the ideal
size of five to seven members.
• A Common Purpose – The goal of the group may be
externally assigned, but having a clear goal is positively
related to productivity & increased work performance.
• A Connection with Each Other – Important for all members
to feel like they are a part of the group in order to establish
a group identity.
• An Influence on Each Other – A small group member must
coordinate his/her behaviors with others, in turn
influencing other group members.
Types of Small Groups
• Primary groups provide individuals with a sense of
affection and connection to others (e.g. family or
social groups).
• Secondary groups primary form to address problems
or issues, often meeting regularly over a period of
time (e.g. work committees or short-term project
groups).
Advantages & Disadvantages
Advantages
• Higher quality decisions
• Social facilitation
• Critical thinking
Disadvantages
• Time
• Member dissatisfaction
Types of Communication Roles
• Task communication – members use communication skills to complete
work & coordinate problem solving .
• Relational communication – centers on maintaining relationships between
group members & motivating members to work together for a common
goal. Individual group members also fill various relational roles that use
communication to establish relationships & maintain an interpersonal
group atmosphere (see textbook table for relational role descriptions)
• Group roles – communication behaviors that group members engage in
during their interactions based on group expectations.
• Task roles involve communication behavior related to accomplishing group
goals or objectives (see textbook table for task role descriptions).
• Individual roles – focus on the needs of one member over the group needs
and often disrupt group processes causing dysfunction
How to Improve Small Groups
• Four communication processes have been found to improve group
functioning and member satisfaction:
• All group members engage in equal participation to feel like a valued
part of the group & more ideas are openly discussed.
• Use a consensus decision-making style to allow all members to discuss
their opinions, developing common goals & solutions for problems so
that all members “buy-in” to the final outcome.
• Use a cooperative conflict style, group members discuss common
interests & attempt to productively incorporate member interests into a
common group goal.
• Incorporate a respectful communication style that allows all members to
feel that their ideas are taken seriously & that they are valued and
important to the group.
Problem Solving
• Formal problem-solving agendas improve small group decision outcomes
and generally reduce conflict by providing a focused process.
• Step one – define the problem so that all members have the same
understanding of the problem they are addressing.
• Step two – analyze the problem, providing a crucial step that influences
the directions members take in identifying potential solutions.
• Step Three – identify alternative solutions & includes the activity of
brainstorming which list all the potential solutions without providing
critique to generate ideas.
• Step four – evaluate proposed solutions; it is important that members do
not rush to a conclusion because often at this stage members are fatigued
and might be frustrated by the amount of work they have done to this
point.
• Step five – choosing the best solution & should involve all members to
make sure that everyone feels comfortable with the outcome.
Decision Making
• Decision-making phases consider how groups are formed
and move through group processes.
• Phase one – orientation occurs when groups first form ideas
about how the members relate & the goals of the group.
Members often experience primary tension which is the
uncertainty members feel about how the group will function.
• Phase two – conflict occurs when members become
accustomed to other members & are more likely to disagree
with members and voice opinions
• Phase three – the emergence phase, begins when the group
begins to function together & express a cooperative attitude.
• The final phase – reinforcement occurs when members feel a
sense of accomplishment & satisfaction in reaching decisions.
Slide 1
Small Group Communication
Types of Small Groups
Advantages & Disadvantages
Types of Communication Roles
How to Improve Small Groups
Problem Solving
Decision Making
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Citations & Links: News articles don’t usually
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for their content and to be
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publishing date and it is current
Citations & Links: A good
source provides citations for its
information as well as links for
further reading on the subject
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publisher, who upon investigation,
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for their content and to be
credible
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publishing date and it is current
Citations & Links: News articles don’t usually
have or require citations, but a good source
provides links for further reading on the
subject
Publisher: This site provides a
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was found to take responsibility
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credible
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Author: The authors for this site
vary greatly in their journalistic
experience and credentials,
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this content should be trusted.
Currency: This article provides a
publishing date and it is current
Citations & Links: News articles don’t
usually have or require citations, but
should at least provide links for
further reading on the subject
Publisher: This site provides a
publisher, who upon investigation,
was found to be credible, but
doesn’t necessarily take
responsibility for the content
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Structure: Last, First M. “Website article.” Website. Publisher, Date published.
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Author: The authors on this site
range in journalistic experience
and credentials, and therefore it
is difficult to decide if the
information they present should
be trusted.
Currency: This article provides a
publishing date and it is current
Citations & Links: News articles don’t usually
have or require citations, but should at least
provide links for further reading on the
subject
Publisher: This site provides a
publisher, who upon investigation,
was found to be credible but
doesn’t necessarily take
responsibility for the content they
publish.
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reviews for this site vary greatly
in their journalistic experience
and credentials, therefore it is
difficult to decide whether the
information provided should be
trusted.
Currency: Each individual review
provides a publishing date.
Citations & Links: News articles don’t usually
have or require citations, but should at least
give links to related topics. This website links
to other reviews.
Publisher: This site provides a
publisher, who upon investigation,
was found to be credible, but
doesn’t necessarily take
responsibility for the content they
provide.
Within the article
Article Footer
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that typically covers related topics
Structure: Last, First M. “Website article.” Website. Publisher, Date published.
Web. Date accessed.
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2010. Web. 16 July 2010.
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Author: The authors on this site are only identified
by a first name initial and last name. Therefore it
is impossible to search for them and discern their
credibility/expertise/level of knowledge on their
topic.
Currency: This article
provides a publishing date
and it is current, but not
all articles on this site are
up to date.
Publisher: This site provides a
publisher, who upon
investigation, was found to be
of questionable credibility and
does not take responsibility
for the content that is
published.
Top of the article/Within the article
Citations & Links:
The articles on this
site do not cite their
information.
Following the related
article links leads to
questionable
sources. This is a site
that publishes
massive amounts of
information to direct
the most amount of
web searches to their
page to drive up
their ad revenue.
They are not
concerned with
publishing articles to
provide good and
reliable information.
Article Footer
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2010. Web. 16 July 2010.
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provide a publication date,
therefore it is impossible to tell
whether the information it
provides is out of date.
Citations & Links: The articles on this
site do not cite their information.
Following the related article links
leads to questionable content, and
reveals one of the main criticisms of
eHow.com. This is a site that
publishes massive amounts of
articles based on what will direct the
most amount of web searches to
their page in order to drive up their
ad revenue. They are not concerned
with publishing articles because they
want to provide good and reliable
information.
Publisher: This site provides a publisher, who upon
investigation, was found to have questionable
credibility and who does not take responsibility for the
content they provide.
Within the article
Article Footer
Top of the article
Author: The authors on this site
are not given, and therefore it
is impossible to discern their
credentials and authority to
speak on any given subject.
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Citing a website article – MLA
Website: A collection of online informational pages on the world wide web
that typically covers related topics
Structure: Last, First M. “Website article.” Website. Publisher, Date published.
Web. Date accessed.
*Note: URL is optional. Consult your teacher
Citation: Satalkar, Bhakti. “Water Aerobics.” Buzzle.com. Buzzle.com, 15 July
2010. Web. 16 July 2010.
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Within the article
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Currency: This article does not
provide a publication date,
therefore it is impossible to tell if
the information it provides is out
of date.
Citations & Links: The articles on
this site do not cite their
information. Following the related
article links leads to questionable
content.
Publisher: This site provides a publisher, who upon
investigation, was found to have questionable
credibility and who does not take responsibility for the
content they provide.
Author: The authors on this site
are not given, and therefore it
is impossible to discern their
credentials and authority to
speak on any given subject.
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Citing a website article – MLA
Website: A collection of online informational pages on the world wide web
that typically covers related topics
Structure: Last, First M. “Website article.” Website. Publisher, Date published.
Web. Date accessed.
*Note: URL is optional. Consult your teacher
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2010. Web. 16 July 2010.
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A Special Note on Wikipedia
Author: The authors on this site
are all users, and therefore it is
impossible to discern their
credentials and authority to
speak on any given subject.
This is the main reason why
Wikipedia.org should not be
cited. While many of the
articles on the site have
citations and current dates, the
fact that the articles are written
by users who are not credible
and cannot be identified.
Currency: This article provides a publishing
date and it is current, but not all articles on
this site are up to date.
Citations & Links: This source
provides citations for the
information published as well as
links to related content. However,
this is not necessarily true of all
articles on this site. It is better to
use the citations to help you find
credible sources.
Publisher: This site provides a publisher,
who upon investigation, was found to be
credible but does not take responsibility
for the content that is published.
Within the article
Article Footer
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Wikipedia is a good source of general reference information that can have data that is on par with
other encyclopedias. However, when one is writing a research paper it is never favorable to cite
general reference sources. Primary and topic-specific resources are always the best sources of
information. Wikipedia, and other encyclopedias, are good for users who wish to obtain general
information. Wikipedia can also be useful when starting research if you investigate the credible
sources they are citing.
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Website Evaluation Guide
Criteria for Evaluating Websites
Main Criteria Descriptions/Details Possible Answers
Author Who is providing the information?
What do you know about them and their
credentials; are they an expert?
Can you find out more and contact them?
Search for the author in a search engine. Has the
author written several publications on the topic?
Scholars and academics;
User generated; journalist;
varies greatly; none given; NA
Publisher/
Affiliation
Is the publisher credible?
Do they take responsibility for the content?
Is there a sponsor or affiliation?
What other sources link to that website?
Publisher is credible and takes
responsibility; credible but
doesn’t take responsibility;
questionable publisher and does
not take responsibility; takes
responsibility but is not credible.
Bias/
Balance/
Purpose
Is the language free of emotion?
Does the organization or author indicate there will
be bias?
Is the purpose of the website to inform or spread
an agenda?
Are there ads? Are they trying to make money?
Why did they write the article?
Sometimes, sometimes –
rightist, sometimes – leftist;
corporate sponsorship; is
balanced; generates content to
sell ad space; NA
Citations &
Links
Are there links to related sites and are they well
organized?
Citations/Bibliography provided?
Citations; citations and links;
links; no.
Accuracy Is the data verifiable and accurate? Yes; unknown; varies; no
Complete Is the source comprehensive? Yes; unknown; varies; no
Currency When was the source last updated?
Does the source have a date?
Yes – up to date; yes – varies;
not recent; date unknown
Design &
Quality
Is the overall web design easy to use?
Is it presented in a professional manner?
Does it seem like current design?
Good design; unprofessional
design; old site; average
Reproduced Was it reproduced? If so, where? Type a sentence
in Google to verify
If it was reproduced, was it done so with
permission? Was Copyright information or a
disclaimer included?
Yes with permission; yes without
permission; sometimes with
permission; no
Credible Based on previous criteria, is the source credible? Yes; maybe; no
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The internet is a very valuable tool for locating data to include in a research paper. However,
most students go to Google, type their topic in the search box, receive millions of “hits”, and to
avoid spending numerous hours in front of the computer screen they choose the first “hit” from
their search results. Often, this may lead you to a website that is not appropriate for academic
purposes, such as: Wikipedia, about.com, BlogSpot, etc. Just like searching the library
databases effectively, you need your narrow topic to conduct a “Boolean” search of the internet
using the Google search engine to limit your “hits” to websites that contain the keywords in your
narrow topic. But, instead of using “and” between your keywords you type your narrow topic in
quotation marks alongside your general topic. For example, if my narrow topic is: How can
prisons reduce the cost of inmate medical care? I would type the following keywords into the
Google search box: “inmate medical care” reduce cost. My general topic is cost reduction, but
my narrow topic is inmate medical care, therefore only the words inmate medical care is placed
in quotation marks. The quotation marks tell the Google search engine to limit your results to
only websites that contain the keywords for your narrow topic.
The Boolean search solves the problem of limiting your “hits” to websites that only pertain to
your narrow topic, but you now need to evaluate the websites for their content. Many students
are familiar with a URL (website address that contains www); however you must also become
familiar with domain names (.com, .net, .edu, .gov, .mil, .org) that provide important information
about the purpose of the website. For example a .com or a .net domain tells you that the website
is for commercial purposes, a .edu domain tells you that the website is connected to an
educational institution, a .gov domain tells you that the website is affiliated to a government
(local, state, federal), a .mil domain is connected to a branch of the military, and a .org domain is
affiliated with an organization. Domain names are one step to help you evaluate a website’s
content. If the purpose of the site is commercial (.com domain) then you know the purpose of
the site is to sell you something and therefore you should not waste your time viewing its content
for your research project. Since educational and government websites (.edu & .gov domains) are
connected to a university/college or a branch of government then you know the purpose of these
types of institutions are to share knowledge so it may contain content that is appropriate for your
research project.
The websites that contain a .org domain name is where students experience problems with
content. While a .org is affiliated with an organization and is not commercial you have to
evaluate its content a little more closely. While the .org site is not trying to sell you anything its
purpose is often to inform, but can also try to persuade you to buy into their agenda and can
sometimes be biased. There is nothing wrong with persuasion as long as the author/owner of the
website provides you the other side’s point of view / addresses the opposition. For example, if
you were writing a research paper on: Does racial disparity effect death sentences? And you
visited the www.familiesofdeathrowinmates.org website the information may be biased because
the site’s owners have a personal interest in death sentence reform since their loved ones are
awaiting execution. Therefore, the purpose of this site is to inform and persuade you to take
action/change your opinion. While the site may provide information on racial inequality about
people serving on death row they often don’t include expert testimony/research and don’t
provide any information about where they get the information they include on the website.
However, if you visited the www.deathpenaltyinfo.org website the content includes information
in the form of research studies and statistics written by legal scholars and educational experts.
http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/
http://www.familiesofdeathrowinmates.org/
They also document and provide links to their sources so that you can verify the information.
While this site’s purpose is also to provide information and persuasion it does so with fact, not
opinion and therefore the information from this site can be included in your research project.
If you are unsure if the .org website you are viewing contains unbiased material then you should
perform a Google search of the author’s name. The results provide you with some insight into
his/her background such as: their expertise/affiliation (are they faculty members of a college?
security directors? former warden of a correctional facility? a prosecutor/attorney), educational
credentials (MSW, PhD, JD) and other articles published (and for whom?). You are
contemplating a career in criminal justice – get use to doing some investigative work!!
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the data provided in a research paper is accurate and
appropriate for academic purposed. To help you achieve this goal I have written a checklist to
help guide you in evaluating websites. Use the checklist this semester while conducting your
research and these methods for evaluation will become second nature – helping you for ALL
your academic purposes.
