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The Closed File: Practicing Ethical Communication to Ensure Transparency
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Abstract Brett Staller, a rising star rookie athlete, has been asked to serve as the official spokesperson for the Boys Matter nonprofit organization. Boys Matter focuses on keeping teen boys away from a life of crime while providing them with opportunities to engage in life-changing experiences....
Leave Home Just for a Little While: A Short-Term Study Abroad Student Guide
Author(s): Elaine Asma
This textbook/journal was created for students who are participating in short-term study abroad programs. Not all students are able to go abroad for a full semester, but they can still experience the thrill of exploring a new culture. This guide will help the student learn about themselves, the coun...
The Long Reach of Electoral Outcomes: How the 2010 Mid-Term Elections Affected Contract Negotiations on a Midwestern College Campus
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Sample Increasingly, many Americans fail to see the connection between electoral outcomes and policies that affect their everyday lives. They see politics as a process that takes place far away in Washington, D.C., on issues that will have little impact on their own lives. Moreover, this disinter...
"Jersey Chasing" Dreams: Unpacking Hegemonic Masculinity within Collegiate Recruitment Practices
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"Jersey Chasing" Dreams: Unpacking Hegemonic Masculinity within Collegiate Recruitment Practices
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Abstract Highly sought after recruits are invited to a fun-filled recruitment weekend at the University of Big State. Events such as exotic dancers, alcohol, and selected girls are lined up to satisfy these athletes. This case study explores the consequences of such weekends with potentially prob...
The Teaching Profession in a Nutshell
Author(s): Charity Embley
The Teaching Profession in a Nutshell is a concise textbook that gives readers an overview of the teaching profession in the United States. It is integral that upcoming teachers are equipped with knowledge of the historical events that shaped the U.S. school system and educational philosophies that ...
Humor as an Aggressive Communication
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Sample It is easy to recall those moments when hearing a funny joke or listening to an entertaining anecdote had us doubled over in hysterical laughter, a red face and wide smile presenting clear evidence of our amusement. Equally as memorable, however, are instances when a joke or comment has ma...
Geology of National Parks for the University of Texas, Austin
Author(s): Elizabeth Catlos
The National Parks of the United States preserve our nation’s iconic landscapes and some of the finest examples of geologic heritage. From glaciers to caves, volcanoes to canyons, or mountains to coral reefs, the nation’s geologic features and landforms have been an important part of the American ex...
Making Sense of End-of-Life Care Decisions in Families: An Application of Relational Dialectics Theory
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Abstract End-of-life (EOL) care planning and decision making is a complex area in health communication that has important implications for families. Relational dialectics theory (RDT) can reveal how competing discourses emerge in family communication surrounding EOL care and shape the meaning of ...
Verbal Aggressiveness and Frustration-Aggression-Displacement Theory
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Abstract What is Frustration-Aggression-Displacement Theory? Berkowitz (1989) reformulated the theory that was originally proposed by Dollard, Doob, Mower and Sears (1939). The Berkowitz reformulation of the theory provides a useful framework for understanding the way that some aggression takes p...