What are the predominant theories that have been applied? What other theories might be helpful in order to understand this problem?

Mind the Gap (in Literature) Research Paper
Each of you will select a topic related to communication and/or engagement themes addressed this semester in
which you have expressed interest. Using scholarly peer reviewed articles from communication journals as a
starting point, you will discuss a significant research problem in the area of interest.
What are the predominant theories that have been applied? What other theories might be helpful in order to understand this problem?
Through a review of the literature, 1) determine the extent to which the problem has been investigated from the
perspectives of theories covered in class (if at all) or 2) propose, with justification, why this problem might be
explored through the use of other theories.
Paper Details and Expectations
The introduction to theory in this course is, intentionally, basic. You are expected to explore more deeply the
theory/theories you want to engage. This requires you conducting research on the relevant literature(s). To be able
to articulate a gap in the literature(s) relevant to you requires you to be able to confidently say what is—and
isn’t—there. You may be coming into the course with already-specified theoretical interests. If that’s the case,
how does a theory from communication intersect, support, or challenge a previously held understanding of theory
(e.g. in leadership, community engagement, etc.)?
If you are starting from communication theory, then what is absent, minimized, or overlooked when it comes to a
concern that may have emerged in the course of the semester thus far? We have not explored much with respect to
grounded experiences of theory through the course readings, but you are encouraged to read ahead and think
about what it means to think about the role of communication in community-based settings as a scholar,
practitioner, and/or civic professional.

• Fundamentally, what is your argument or claim? This is your thesis. Is your thesis clearly evident?
• How well have you used evidence to develop your thesis and to support your own point of view? Have
your surveyed the literature(s) sufficiently to make this claim that there is a gap?
• How well do you demonstrate valid logic and sound reasoning in the course of making your argument?
• How flexible have you been in approaching the topic, rather than letting your preconceptions influence
your analysis of issues and their implications?
• How fair and accurate have you been in presenting complicating viewpoints, and in citing evidence that helps reconcile the opposition?

Describe how you will strengthen your team participation for the final team project this term

How Teams Begin: Defining the team purpose, goal, and intended results; getting to know each other’s skills and interests, and using icebreakers; understanding the concept of “a team of equal leaders”; creating a Team Charter (and what it includes).
Both your leadership qualities and social styles skills that you already use and those you are striving to strengthen.
The 5 Dysfunctions of teams.
The Stages of Team Development.
A summary of a Superteam’s Transactional Processes and System Relationships.
Holding team meetings: setting agendas, discussions, equal member participation, equal distribution of tasks, keeping and distributing minutes of meetings
The definition of virtual teams and special requirements for making them effective.
The purpose of the team’s asking questions about facts, values, policy, and prediction.
Criteria for teams to evaluate researched information.
Based on what you now understand about effective teamwork:
a) Honestly describe how well you think your project team has functioned,
b) Offer recommendations for strengthening the teamwork
a) Explain what you learned about your own participation in the team
b) Describe how you will strengthen your team participation for the final team project this term.

Write a paper about the old lease accounting standard compared to the new lease accounting standard and the impact the new lease accounting standard will have on companies.

Write a paper about the old lease accounting standard compared to the new lease accounting standard and the impact the new lease accounting standard will have on companies. examples must be used, must have in text citations and a works cited page. Also discuss why the change was made. use the FASB codifiction and other sources for the paper

Why is it important to understand the interaction between one’s race, class, and gender?

After Reading Chapter 6 of your book and learning of the authors’ perspectives, and in your own words, answer the following questions. Be sure to elaborate by giving examples to support your position.
Explain the concept of intersectionality and why one status is not more important than another. Why is it important to understand the interaction between one’s race, class, and gender? Provide specific examples and feel free to elaborate on other privileges as needed.
How does privilege impact the study of intersection?
The book explains that university students admitted through a legacy admission are not viewed as having an unfair advantage, while those admitted through affirmative action are. Why does society view legacy students as deserving and affirmative action students as undeserving?
What are the advantages of viewing society, crime and criminal justice from an intersectional perspective? What are the disadvantages of failing to take the intersectional perspectives when viewing society, crime and criminal justice?