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Rhetsec_ | Rhetorical Security, Jennifer Mead Dec 2019

Rhetsec_ | Rhetorical Security, Jennifer Mead

Culminating Projects in English

Rhetsec_ examines the rhetorical situation, the rhetorical appeals, and how phishing emails simulate "real" emails in five categories of phishing emails. While the first focus of cybersecurity is security, you must also understand the language of computers to know how to secure them. Phishing is one way to compromise security using computers, and so the computer becomes a tool for malicious language (phishing emails and malware) to be transmitted. Therefore to be concerned with securing computers, then you must also be concerned with language. Language is rhetoric's domain, and the various rhetorical elements which create an identity of the phisher …


Cheer Up Luv: An Examination Of The Activistic Efforts Of Eliza Hatch, Jasper (Kirsten) Boyd Dec 2019

Cheer Up Luv: An Examination Of The Activistic Efforts Of Eliza Hatch, Jasper (Kirsten) Boyd

Faculty Curated Undergraduate Works

This paper examines the efforts put forth by Eliza Hatch, who is an established photojournalist and activist, which pertain to women’s rights and sexual harassment all over the world. Hatch has a multitude of projects dealing with sexual harassment and the unequal treatment of women all across the globe. She is mainly based in London and New York, but has also completed projects in Sri Lanka. Through her activistic career, which began in 2017, she has garnered ample media attention and has raised awareness regarding the issues she tackles in her projects. Through her photo-sets, documentaries, and talks at universities, …


News Literacy, Sissel W. Mccarthy Jan 2018

News Literacy, Sissel W. Mccarthy

Open Educational Resources

"The digital age has created the need for a new kind of literacy-a literacy that empowers news consumers to determine whether information is credible, reliable and truthful. This is not just a skill; it is a new core competency for the 21st century. So-called “fake news” is hard to spot and spreads easily, leading to disagreements over basic facts. The antidote to the growing challenges posed by this digital revolution is news literacy. This mini news literacy course includes two three-hour sessions that will teach anyone to become a more critical consumer of news. "

The News Literacy course package …


From Print To Digital And Back Again: Using The Campus Newspaper To Explore Historical Events And Academic Culture, Jill Crane, Marcella Lesher Oct 2016

From Print To Digital And Back Again: Using The Campus Newspaper To Explore Historical Events And Academic Culture, Jill Crane, Marcella Lesher

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


"A Date Which Will Live In Infamy": College Newspaper Reporting Of U.S. Entry Into Wwii, Jill Crane, Marcella Lesher Apr 2016

"A Date Which Will Live In Infamy": College Newspaper Reporting Of U.S. Entry Into Wwii, Jill Crane, Marcella Lesher

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.


Episode 13: Katilyn Herzog, Thomas Kenny Mphil Dec 2014

Episode 13: Katilyn Herzog, Thomas Kenny Mphil

Podcasts - Streaming

Professor Tom Kenny speaks with Kaitlyn Herzog, communications alumnus. They will discuss communications media and Kaitlyn's work in the post production industry. This final podcast of the fall 2014 semester also includes an excerpt from episode 6 with Mike Mendez.


Episode 12: Lauren Zafonte & Cathy Ciccone, Thomas Kenny Mphil Nov 2014

Episode 12: Lauren Zafonte & Cathy Ciccone, Thomas Kenny Mphil

Podcasts - Streaming

Professor Tom Kenny speaks with Lauren Zafonte (current student) and Cathy Ciccone (alumnus) about professional communications. They will talk about classes, internships, and give the student perspective of professional communications. This podcast includes a sound clip for a communications department production, Day Dreamer Sleep Walker which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5wIrv56J0Y


Episode 11: Anna D'Aloisio, Thomas Kenny Mphil Oct 2014

Episode 11: Anna D'Aloisio, Thomas Kenny Mphil

Podcasts - Streaming

Professor Tom Kenny speaks with Anna D'Aloisio, communications department faculty member. They cover professional communications, public relations, writing, brands, internships, LinkedIn, and more. This episode also includes a clip of The Welcoming Committee which can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsJaCc2xnoI


Episode 10: Matt Rizzo, Thomas Kenny Mphil Sep 2014

Episode 10: Matt Rizzo, Thomas Kenny Mphil

Podcasts - Streaming

Professor Tom Kenny speaks with Matt Rizzo (alumnus & former employee) during the first episode of the Fall 2014 semester. This episode also features a clip from the student work Witness by Jess Schaefer which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc_o5TG2T0A


Episode 9: Mike Boland, Thomas Kenny Mphil Apr 2014

Episode 9: Mike Boland, Thomas Kenny Mphil

Podcasts - Streaming

Professor Tom Kenny speaks with friend, colleague, & mentor Mike Boland. Mike worked for over 30 years with NBC and also worked 5 Olympics, one of which happened after his retirement.


Episode 8: Chris Perkowski, Thomas Kenny Mphil Mar 2014

Episode 8: Chris Perkowski, Thomas Kenny Mphil

Podcasts - Streaming

Professor Tom Kenny speaks with Chris Perkowski, current student. Chris is a communications major specializing in media. Chris talks about his home town, family, and communication studies.


Episode 7: Karenlyn Baron, Thomas Kenny Mphil Feb 2014

Episode 7: Karenlyn Baron, Thomas Kenny Mphil

Podcasts - Streaming

Professor Tom Kenny speaks with Karenlyn Barone, alumnus and web editor with the Molloy IT department. Karenlyn talks about her background and what made her an atypical communications student.


Episode 6: Mike Mendez, Thomas Kenny Mphil Jan 2014

Episode 6: Mike Mendez, Thomas Kenny Mphil

Podcasts - Streaming

Professor Tom Kenny speaks with Mike Mendez, alumnus. Mike talks about the changes to the communications program since he graduated in 2008 and how the field has moved from "jack of all trades" professionals to specializations.


A Need For Green: An Approach For Motivating Environmentally Sustainable Practices At The University Of Rhode Island, Alyssa Mason, Mary Vidal May 2013

A Need For Green: An Approach For Motivating Environmentally Sustainable Practices At The University Of Rhode Island, Alyssa Mason, Mary Vidal

Senior Honors Projects

“Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Meade

Colin Beavan’s No Impact Man details his yearlong experiment to live without creating any environmental impact. As sophomores we were inspired by Beavan’s journey but also skeptical of living a completely no-impact lifestyle as college-students. Although we were motivated to try to live sustainably, our efforts were dormant until our junior year. That year we decided that we would attempt to live up to the standards set forth by Beavan--understanding that some practices would be harder …


Reading Religion In Internet Memes, Ruth Tsuria, Wendi Bellar, Heidi A. Campbell, Aya Yadlin-Segal, Kyong James Cho, Andrea Terry Dec 2012

Reading Religion In Internet Memes, Ruth Tsuria, Wendi Bellar, Heidi A. Campbell, Aya Yadlin-Segal, Kyong James Cho, Andrea Terry

Ruth Tsuria

No abstract provided.


Discovering Cristina: A Study Of Cristina Peri Rossi's Life And Literary Works And Marketing Them To Worldwide Audiences, Dunja Zdero Dec 2010

Discovering Cristina: A Study Of Cristina Peri Rossi's Life And Literary Works And Marketing Them To Worldwide Audiences, Dunja Zdero

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

As one of the leading female authors of the Latin American literature, Cristina Peri Rossi has produced a large collection of works including more than 40 published novels, essays, and short story and poetry collections. Her literature is known for addressing various topics such as political and social injustices, love, passion, feminism, sexuality, and gender studies. As an exile in Spain, Peri Rossi also offers an interesting blend of the two Spanish-speaking worlds. Although many other authors speak of the same issues, Peri Rossi provides a very unique insight into both cultures that cannot be seen elsewhere: an insight of …


Lift Every Voice: African American Oratory, 1787-1900. – Book Review, Amilcar Shabazz Jul 2007

Lift Every Voice: African American Oratory, 1787-1900. – Book Review, Amilcar Shabazz

Amilcar Shabazz

This review of was originally published in in Black Issues in Higher Education, April 16, 1998, entitled “Putting Black Voices In Print.” It is a review essay of Lift Every Voice: African American Oratory by Philip S. Foner and Robert J. Branham.


On Campus Video, Featuring Lynda Calcote., Abilene Christian University, Gary Mccaleb, Lynda Calcote Jan 1991

On Campus Video, Featuring Lynda Calcote., Abilene Christian University, Gary Mccaleb, Lynda Calcote

McCaleb & Company

A videorecording of an interview with Lynda Calcote conducted by Dr. Gary McCaleb of Abilene Christian University.


Theology In A Digital World, David Morgan Lochhead Oct 1984

Theology In A Digital World, David Morgan Lochhead

Dr. David Morgan Lochhead

Speech at David Lochhead's promotion to Full Professor of Thelogy.


Theology In A Digital World - Speech, October 2, 1984, David Morgan Lochhead Dec 1983

Theology In A Digital World - Speech, October 2, 1984, David Morgan Lochhead

Dr. David Morgan Lochhead

David Morgan Lochhead promoted to Full Professor of the Vancouver, October 2, 1984. His address was entitled: Theology in a Digital World. Epiphany Chapel, VST


The Semi-Weekly News July 16, 1915, W. W. Pegram, Stewart L. Cassels, J. H. Williamson Jul 1915

The Semi-Weekly News July 16, 1915, W. W. Pegram, Stewart L. Cassels, J. H. Williamson

Chester News 1915

No abstract provided.


The Semi-Weekly News July 7, 1915, W. W. Pegram, Stewart L. Cassels, J. H. Williamson Jul 1915

The Semi-Weekly News July 7, 1915, W. W. Pegram, Stewart L. Cassels, J. H. Williamson

Chester News 1915

No abstract provided.