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Write a response mini-essay of at least 150 to 300 words on one of the discussion topics identified. Take a position and defend it. (Specify a thesis and support it very briefly with evidence)

The response essay should provide one example from the contemporary world to support your

Position. Ideally you have a source reference for your example. You must have a source reference if you

Refer to any material which is neither common knowledge nor personal experience. essay should be typed using APA style feature with a title page and list of references if any are used.

Topics:

1. Persuasion and the power

A simple definition of power is the ability to influence another. According to that definition power is ever present, even if diffuse. When it comes to being persuasive that power becomes focused around specific actions or understandings. One of the primary features of professional communication, from memos to ad campaigns, is to persuade the recipient of some understanding or necessary program of action. Given what you have learned from our readings, what have you learned about maximizing your persuasive communication abilities? How would you apply it to a real case?

2. Persuasion or manipulation?

The issue of persuasion is a very difficult one from an ethical point of view. One person’s reasonable and moral persuasion is another person’s immoral manipulation. As you explore the issue of persuasion can you identify a situation where persuasion crossed the line and became manipulation? How do you decide when persuasion becomes manipulation? What are the indicators that someone has gone too far?