MEDIA BIAS – LIBERAL AND CONSERVATIVE
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This paper examines the concept of media bias, and provides examples from both the right and left in terms of biased reporting. Also discussed is how bias impacted news coverage of the 9-11 events. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTmedbia.rtf

Media censorship in Arab countries.
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A seven page paper which considers the nature of press censorship in Arab countries, and the extent to which increasing access to news on the Internet has affected media censorship. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JLarabmedia.rtf

Media Involvement In Princess Diana's Funeral
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A 5 page paper examining the issue of whether the media merely reported the news of Diana's funeral or if it created news as well. The paper concludes that the news media did influence events preceding Diana's funeral, particularly the enormous floral tribute of 10,000 tons of flowers left at Britain's palaces. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSmediaDiana.wps

Media Text Analysis
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A five page paper which looks at the way in which media texts represent reality, the social and political constraints which affect such representations, and the differences between news media in the UK and the US.
Filename: JLmedtext.rtf

More Roger, Less Me - Why Michael Moore's Roger and Me Runs Amok of Honest Journalism
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A 3-page paper that presents the opinion that Michael Moore's 1989 "docudrama" entitled Roger and Me distorts the facts surrounding the closing of General Motors' Flint, Michigan plant through the biased presentation and sarcastic narration. Included is a discussion of how this "colored journalism" takes away from the impact of the film's one subtly powerful depiction of tragic irony. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: LCRoger.doc

Muller v Oregon (1908), And the Progressives
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(6pp) For centuries women have been thought of "property," leading to slow but sure progression towards women's independence. In this we shall begin by examining Muller v Oregon, 1908; events leading into he progressive era; and the influence of muckrakers on women and current society.
Filename: BBmuller.doc

National Geographic Magazine
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8 pages in length. National Geographic Magazine is a publication about man and his world, a planet that houses nearly six billion inhabitants. Promoting understanding of all life and land, National Geographic strives to impart knowledge, excitement, vision and the pursuit of exploration within each and every issue. Also integral to the overall individuality and uniqueness of its publication is the fact that each issue includes at least one map so that readers gain a significantly better idea about geographic nature of the article they are reading. The writer discusses various issues with regard to National Geographic Magazine. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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News from Around the World; Presentation Of The News By The Media
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This 10 page paper looks at 10 different news articles from as far part as the |untied states and Canada, to The United Kingdom, Africa and Finally Hong Kong. The article cover a wide range of subjects, from murder and international trade to local community news. This paper looks at the articles individually and considers if they were written through a political, cultural or strategic lens. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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Origins of the Newspaper
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This 5 page paper looks at the origins of the modern day newspaper. The subject is viewed beginning with the first semblance of a paper in the Ancient world, through the middle ages, and then to the twentieth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Participatory Journalism
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The debate on the ethics of this style of journalism is explored in this 7 page paper. John Reed and George Plimpton are cited as possessing such a style. Opinions from others such as Tom Brokaw and Mary Matalin are expressed. Examples of journalistic techniques are provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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