Rumors and Scandals: The Celebrity Quagmire
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A 10 page discussion of the effect of rumors and gossip in the lives of public figures. Identifies the media as the culprit in most instances and concludes that while it is indeed the societal responsibility of the press to ferret out discrepancies in actions and commitments, particularly in regard to politicians, it is simply unprofessional to deliberately circulate inaccurate information. While one option for the person being targeted by an unscrupulous journalist is litigation, that option is not always the best approach. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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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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Sociological Analysis: “Extreme Makeover”
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An 8 page paper which analyzes and examines the popular media show “Extreme Makeover” from a sociological perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Sports Journalists’ Influence on Sports
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A 4 page paper assessing the statement, “Sports journalists don’t just write about sport, they define it.” Superficially, there seems to be nothing wrong with this statement, as it appears to reflect the concept of “full, fair and complete” reporting that is the hallmark of journalistic principle. In reality, however, there are myriad ways in which this journalistic vehicle can be driven in the ditch. The paper uses the *Dallas Morning News* purchase of an interest in the Dallas Mavericks as example. Much of the job of the sports writer is to offer analysis, which invites the introduction of bias and personal preference. The sports journalist does indeed walk a fine line, for s/he does have the effect of defining sport. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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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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Summary
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3 pages in length. Mass media have metamorphosed from a collection of individuals focused upon accurately gathering and reporting society and the world's goings-on to a splintered faction of journalists whose only desire is to trump the next reporter by scooping the story under any incorrect and/or unethical means. This transformation has cost the once-respected journalism trade a hefty price in terms of its reputation; the public has become wary of what it reads, hears and sees with the advent of sensationalized reporting. War coverage is a particularly delicate area where a given journalist's personal agenda, sloppy fact-finding and pressure to produce routinely skew the truth. No bibliography.
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Television News: Good or Bad?
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A 3 page paper which examines whether or not television news informs us (good) or influences us for negative reasons (bad). Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The BBC: previous and current coverage of Iraq
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A paper which looks at the BBC in terms of its commitment to Reithian values, and how these have been demonstrated in its coverage of the Iraq war. Critical commentary from British, Islamic and American journalists is included, as well as an overview of BBC stakeholder commitment. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: JLbbciraq.rtf

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 Computer as a Powerful Tool in Media Convergence
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the computer as a powerful tool in media convergence. The computer has quickly become the most powerful media tool today and is steadily adapting to all aspects of the media and is leading the way to media convergence. Because television and radio broadcasts using video and audio streams which can be converted digitally, computers have easily adapted to also offering video and audio features. Perhaps more importantly, in the convergence of the devices of computer and television, “television” viewers will be able to have autonomy in the programs they watch and the personal preferences which can be added to include local information among other options. Within the news media, the computer has become a vital tool not only in regards to information gathering but also in areas such as production and news-flow management in which computers coordinate productions using Web, audio and video feeds. Even the print media, which fundamentally seems historically different, has benefited with its convergence with the computer as newspapers and magazines which are available online can reach a far greater audience than using the traditional distribution methods. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Controversy Regarding Embedded Reporters in Iraq
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This 5 page paper provides three article reviews regarding the topic of embedded reporting. An introduction and conclusion are also included in addition to the three distinct reviews. The topic is tied together in the conclusion and several relevant points are discussed such as their right to be there, and the dangers to the journalists and the troops. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Coverage of the War in Iraq by The New York Times
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A 6 page paper which provides a media critic analysis as to how this major newspaper covered the war, considering its consistent standpoint on the issue, biases, misinterpretation, ethics and sexism. No additional sources are used.
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The Daily Mail
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This 7 page paper is an in-depth SWOT analysis of the UK middle market daily newspaper; The Daily Mail. The paper considers the position of the paper in the context of the national press market, including circulation figures and democracies of the readership. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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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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