Negative Effects of Media on Young People
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A 3 page research paper that presents a speech on this topic in outline format. The writer addresses negative effects in regards to body image, role models, alcohol consumption and violence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khnegmed.rtf

Neo-pluralism as the Best Media-Power Relations Model
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of this topic that focuses on a media perspective regarding neopluralism. Why this model is superior to other media models is the subject of this paper. Much support for the model is provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA250neo.rtf

New Media: Its Impact Upon Traditional Media
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4 pages in length. Why purchase a print copy or an entire CD when the very same thing can be found on the Internet? The prevalence of online reading and music material has literally skyrocketed to the point where people are no longer finding a need to subscribe to print publications or visit mall music stores. Daily newspapers are available at the crack of dawn; monthly magazines are accessible earlier than those sent out buy postal mail; and entire CDs are being uploaded to the Internet for one's listening enjoyment. The writer discusses the impact Internet media is having upon traditional media. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCnwmed.wps

NEWS AND THE MEDIA: WHICH COMES FIRST?
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This 6 page paper examples the way in which the news is created by the media, rather than reporting the news as it happens. Evidence given, quotes cited from sources. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBnewsmed.rtf

News Broadcast Versus Newspaper: Analysis
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4 pages in length. The story order in the national broadcast (CNN) and national newspaper (USA Today) format indicates how each news source determines which features hold more importance than others based upon that particular source's interpretation of a given story's perceived value. CNN displayed the international space station, a pilot's emergency landing and missing climbers in Mt. Hood as its respective top three stories, while USA Today's front page was immersed in political rhetoric. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCNewsbroad.rtf

NEWS MAGAZINES AND SOCIETY
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This 5-page paper attempts to examine now newsmagazines shape opinions and perceptions of society. Topics disucssed include the war in Iraq and coverage of celebrities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTnewsoc.rtf

Nightline's Success
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A 5 page paper discussing the late-night news show. Born of the Iran hostage crisis in 1979, the ABC news show has been running continually for 20 years with Ted Koppel as its anchor. The paper discusses the general liberal slant of most journalists, the effects of American families' hectic schedules on their ability to see network news, and Koppel's mastery of keeping passionate guests to the issues at hand as some of the reasons for the show's continued success. Koppel himself deserves much of the credit for the success of the show, and ABC will need to carefully select a successor when he retires. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSnitelin.doc

Noam Chomsky's "Media Control" - Analysis
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5 pages in length. In a word, Noam Chomsky's Media Control is an exercise in propaganda: How mass media have successfully fleeced the general population into believing everything they print or report. The extent to which Chomsky's assertion reaches the outermost regions of communication is both grand and far-reaching; that contemporary media outlets utilize such propagandist components as yellow journalism and agenda setting speaks to the distorted nature of information purveyors and how they skew the truth to satisfy ulterior motives. No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCChomsky.rtf

NOT The Media's Fault -- The Truth About Violence
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A 9 page paper on how the roots of violence are not from the media but hit very close to home: within the group dynamic. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Tviole.wps

O.J. Simpson’s Recent Arrest
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A 5 page paper which evaluates a recent news article concerning O.J. Simpson’s recent arrest. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAojy.rtf

Online Coverage Of A News Story: Comparison
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3 pages in length. Bias exists everywhere that media coverage is present, inasmuch as mass media are comprised of individuals who harbor personal agendas, preconceived notions and erroneous facts. The extent to which online coverage of news stories has become a significant source of global exposure is both grand and far-reaching; that any two given Web sites can report on the same story but have two entirely different perspectives speaks to the very nature of how the site is a direct reflection of those who operate it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCOnlineNews.rtf

Online Publishing: Content for Mass Media
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A 5 page paper discussing the growing trend in alliances between traditional content sources and online publishers. An example is a recently announced agreement between The New York Times and NewsStand Inc. to provide a full online version of the Times to subscribers preferring electronic delivery. Most major newspapers maintain an online presence but offer only selected articles. This new version of the Times carries all articles, advertisements and graphics contained in the print version. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSonlinePub.wps

Oprah Winfrey -- A True Original
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This 5 page report discusses the contributions of electronic media pioneer, Oprah Winfrey. Millions of women think of her as a trusted friend who will listen to personal problems, make useful suggestions, admit to her own foibles, and recommend the latest book she’s just finished that she knows her girlfriends will also love. Not only is she the host of the most unique and worthwhile talk show on television, she is a publisher, actor, producer, and philanthropist. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWoprah.rtf

Orson Wells and the Broadcasting Industry
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This 5 page paper discusses Orson Welles and his contributions to radio broadcasting. The paper mentions the film "Citizen Kane" very briefly. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVOWells.rtf

Paris Hilton: Gender/Class
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A 4 page paper which examines the celebrity Paris Hilton through a discussion of her gender and class. The paper discusses what her fame can tell us about American culture. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: RAparhil.rtf

Patterns in Media Ownership
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This 8 page paper looks at the patterns of ownership in media companies and considers how they are changing and developing. The paper looks at five media companies; Rupert Murdoch’s News International, Daily Mail and General Trust PLC (DMGT), Trinity Mirror, United Business Media and Pearson and their holdings. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEmedowner.rtf

Peck/Multimedia, A Hands-On Introduction
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A 12 page comprehensive book review of David D. Peck's text Multimedia, A Hands-On Introduction. The writer argues that even though this text was published in 1998, it nevertheless provides a thorough guide to the topic of multimedia presentations. Each chapter is summarized and discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khmmpeck.rtf