Same Circus, Different Clowns - Media Coverage in the Presidential Primaries of 1996 & 2000
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An 8 page analytic essay that examines the media's extensive coverage of the nation's Presidential Primaries and the direct effect this coverage has on campaign strategy and voter decision. Included is a discussion of different approaches used by print media that focuses on articles appearing in the New York Times and Time Magazine. Also included is a comparison between the media coverage of the 1996 Presidential Primaries and those of the year 2000. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Scandals in the Public Sphere
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5 pages. Scandals are more than just the sum of disgraceful details told in an interesting way, according to Lull and Hinerman. The role of scandals in the public sphere are obviously creating many more useful reasons for the tellers of these tales. Profit is one of the major motives; infamy or perhaps to discredit ones enemies are others. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Should there be a Utilitarian Approach by the Media when Reporting on War?
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This 8 page paper considers the role of the media when reporting on war. The paper focuses on the war against terrorism in Afghanistan, but can be applied to other conflict. The writer looks at how the reporting may serve the philosophy of the greatest good, and how reports may conflict with commercial interests. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Stuff Magazine
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5 pages. The editors of Stuff Magazine, touted as the "new men's magazine from Maxim", is actually nothing more than a hastily put together magazine that takes more than it gives. This paper considers the content and truth about what is between the covers of Stuff Magazine. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Chicago Riot Of 1919
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Sunday, July 27th, 1919 was one of those days where the soles of a person's shoes might melt if they stood on the asphalt for too long a time. This 6 page paper is written as a journalism investigative report on the Chicago race riot of 1919. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The Chicago Tribune and the New York Times
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A 14 page paper which discusses the use of the Chicago Tribune or the New York Times as a sole provider of information regarding the world. The paper presents both sides to three separate stories. The stories concern the Microsoft merger, the military activity in Chechen, and the recent concerns involving Pinochet. All three stories are taken from January 12, 2000 editions of the newspapers. In addition to the newspapers themselves, the paper incorporates the works "Spin Cycle" by Howard Kurtz and "Is Anyone Responsible" by Shanto Iyengar, which address the concerns of informing the public through the media and through publications. No additional sources cited.
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The Effects of Technology on the American Political Process
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This 5 page paper looks at a variety of issues from voting to media coverage to the effect of the Internet on the American people's perceptions. The 2000 presidential election dilemma is duly noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Electronic Media: Possibilities for Misinformation and Misdirection
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A 5 page assertion that the electronic media is one of the most influential entities of the modern world. This paper cautions, however, that while we are most definitely better informed about current world events as a result of television and radio, we are also subject to manipulation by the media. In many ways it could be said that we are being lulled into a sense of complacency by the glowing light and ever present hum of the electronic media. This light and sound does not necessarily inform in so much as it blinds and deafens us to the realities of world events. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Importance of Literacy and the Freedom of Expression
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5 pages. The importance as to the freedom expression is discussed as well as opinions regarding the role of free press. What limits should apply, if any. A brief overview of the movie Newsies is included and relevant scenes regarding the role of free press and freedom of expression is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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The Media's Hand in The Vietnam Conflict
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This 11-page-paper presents an in-depth discussion on the involvement of the media in the shaping of public opinion during the Vietnam Conflict. It opens with a discussion of how the lines were drawn between the government and the journalists and moves on to cite several examples of the media's portrayal of events that directly conflicted with the government's rendition. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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