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Krasnes "Say
It With Confidence" : A 5 page review of Margo T. Krasnes book, Say
It with Confidence: Overcome the Mental Blocks that Keep You from Making Great
Presentations & Speeches. The writer discussed how Krasne debunks popular
misconceptions in regards to public speaking and then provides the reader with concrete,
practical suggestions that help make for better presentations and more confidence in
facing an audience. No additional sources cited. Krasne.wps
The Art Of Persuasion & Influence : A 5 page
paper that demonstrates the application of techniques of persuasion, and provides an
example of how these techniques can be applied within an interactive situation.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Persinf.wps
Cross-Cultural Communications : 11 pages in length. As the world grows
increasingly smaller and communications have become significantly simplified, dealing with
people has actually become less easy. This report looks at various issues in
cross-cultural communications using a number of countries as examples (Indonesia, Ghana,
Peru, etc;). Many scholarly studies are documented. Excellent for those studying
international business and/or communications. Bibliography lists approximately 15 sources.
Crosscul.wps
Cross-Cultural Communications # 2 : A 12 page
business-orientated discussion of non-verbal communications and what companies need
to know when dealing with people overseas. Specifically examined are the cases of China,
Indonesia, and Ghana. Bibliography lists approximately 15 sources. Communcu.wps
Non-Verbal Communications / A Definitive Overview : An
8 page research paper in which the writer explains the concept of non-verbal
communications as it exists with respect to class and culture. Hand gestures, body
English," facial expressions, and more -- are among the many forms of non-verbal
communication explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Nonverb2.wps nonverbal
Communication / Nonverbal Messages : A 6 page
research paper investigating the power of nonverbal messages in the communication process.
The investigator hypothesized that facial expressions were more important in terms of
other people's perception. A brief literature review revealed significant information
concerning the impact of nonverbal communication messages. The literature is discussed
along with implications in the process of communicating with others. Bibliography
included. Nverb.wps
Are Non-Verbal Communications In-Born or are They Learned ?
: An 8 page look at non-verbal communications (i.e., gestures, motions, batting
eyelashes, etc;) and the importance of realizing that different groups of people may
interpret them in different ways. The primary focus of this particular report, however, is
to analyze the controversy over whether most non-verbal communication activities are
in-born traits or learned activities. Various issues and studies are explored to
help answer this very question and arguments seem to lean strongly in favor of the
'in-born side' for certain non-verbal communications while some lean strongly in favor of
the "learned" side for other examples of non-verbal communication. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Nonverbl.wps nonverbal
Cultural Comparison of Non-Verbal Communications /
Ghana vs. U.S.A. :
A 5 page paper on non-verbal communications in Ghana (Africa) as compared with those in
the United States. Ways to convey interest, arouse attention with facial expressions, make
motions & gestures, communicate mood or attitude with clothing, etc; are examined.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Nonvergh.wps nonverbal
Non-Verbal Environments & Business-Related
Productivity : An in-depth, 20 page look at non-verbal environments and
their impact upon us. The writer specifically examines how background & foregrounds,
windowless environments, weather, odors, etc; can either positively or negatively impact
productivity in the business world. Bibliography lists approximately 20 scholarly sources.
Nonverb3.wps nonverbal
Book Review / Culture & Non-Verbal Communication
: 5 page review of Edward T. Hall's "The Silent Language" in which the
writer discusses how various non-verbal factors play a major contributive role in
communication and its subsequent understanding. With emphasis on the social and cultural
factors that influence each of us, Hall's book essentially outlines various concepts that
comprise our understanding of self and others. The role of culture in nonverbal
communication is of primary importance to this discussion. No Bibliography. Silenlan.wps
nonverbal
Communications / Gender Similarities : A 10
page research example on gender differences in communication. The writer develops a thesis
based on studies in nonverbal communications, gender differences, demand-withdrawal, and
other studies and commentaries that support the idea that the reported differences are in
fact false. Even research geared toward gender differences has been inconclusive, and it
is apparent in social interactions that there are more similarities than differences.
Bibliography lists 13 sources. Gendsim.wps
Nonverbal Communication and Gender Differences : A 12
page paper that provides an overview of nonverbal communication and considers it in terms
of the way both men and women encode and decode these messages. Bibliography lists 9
sources. Verbgend.wps
Deborah Tannen & The Male - Female Communication Model
: The sociolinguists book You Just dont Understand is utilized to
explore communication in this 5 page paper. The paper notes the controversial nature of
the work and argues that it is not credible. Many examples are provided. Other works in
the field are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Tannen.wps
The Different Voices Of Gender : This 6 page paper
analyzes the research reported in the article of this title by Wolfinger and Rabow.
Specifically, this paper addresses the basis for the research, methodology, results and
implications of results which add to the understanding of the differences in how men and
women communicate. Voicegen.wps
Men, Women, & Differences in Non-Verbal Communication
: In this 2 page essay, the writer observes differences between men and women in
non-verbal communication patterns & habits.. Among other things, it is concluded that
men are generally more expressive with their hands than their female counterparts ! No
Bibliography. Menwomen.wps
Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication : 6 pages on
basic human behavior as it relates to verbal and non-verbal communication patterns based
upon interviews that occurred between the writer and various people in their own everyday
live. Essay is essentially broken down into a series of hypotheses and summaries. No
Bibliography. Hmnbhvr.wps
Smiling & Contemporary Society / Issues In Non-Verbal
Communication : In this thoughtful 7 page essay, the writer discusses the meaning
of smiling in modern American society and it how it functions differently for
different people as an example of non-verbal communication. Of particular interest, is the
difference between genders : men are often ridiculed if they smile "too much"
whereas women are expected to smile constantly. Some cross-cultural comparisons are
also made between perceptions of situational smiling in the United States and Europe.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Smiling.wps
Communications / Marital, Gender Differences : A
10 page research example on gender differences in communication in martial relationships.
The writer develops a thesis based on dual-gender differences, demand-withdrawal, and the
differences in these theories between normal and abusive relationships, and presents in
study method form. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Womeng.wps
Emotional Intelligence and Nonverbal Communication :
A 6 page paper that provides an evaluative overview of the elements of emotional
intelligence and their correlates to nonverbal communication. This paper argues the
elements of Dan Golemans premises on emotional intelligence and their developmental
impact and considers the nature of emotional expression as it impacts nonverbal actions.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Emiq.wps
Animal Communication / Human Behavior : A 10+ page
discussion of animal communication and its relevance to human communication &
behavior. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Animaltk.wps
Clothing As Communication
: Communication as expressed by clothing is explored in this 6 page paper. The fact
that clothing is a nonverbal communicator is discussed in terms of its use in business
practice as well as in daily life. Different styles of dress by generation and subculture
is also pertinent to the paper as well as clothing as an expression of gender and
sexuality. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Clothing.wps
Pharmacy Communications / Bridging The Gap : An 8
page report the discusses the problems of pharmacist image and how that contributes to the
lack of communication with consumers. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Pharmc.wps
Pharmacy Communications : A 6 page paper
discussing barriers to pharmacy communications that existed in the past; however, today
those barriers are quickly disappearing thanks to such technologies as open hub, the
Internet, and the availability of on-line benefits. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Pharmcom.wps
Booker T. Washington's Address / Analyzed : 8
pages in length. Discussion of Booker T. Washington's infamous address at the Cotton
States and International Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia (1895). Analyzes speech's
effectiveness, organization, motives, and audience from a persuasive communication
perspective. Includes relevant terminology and theories cited from 1 communications
textbook listed in bibliography. Booker.wps
Analysis of a Speech : 3 page discussion of a
May 1994 speech delivered by Lee Brown (director of the National Drug Control Policy)
about the state of the "drug war." Written from a persuasive communications
perspective; contains relevant jargon and technical terms. Bibliography lists 1 textbook
source and reference to the speech itself. Brown13.wps
Analysis of a Speech : An elaboration of
Brown13.wps; this 3 page work incorporates analyses from such communications
perspectives/models as the AIDA model and the Toulmin format. Bibliography lists 1
textbook source and reference to the speech itself. Brown14.wps
Analysis of a Speech : A thorough 7 page
analysis of the speech discussed in Brown13.wps and Brown14.wps. Explores many aspects of
persuasive communications including audience, values, motives, semantics, thematic
dimension and those previously listed. Bibliography lists 1 textbook source and reference
to the speech itself. Brown15.wps
Analysis of a Speech : Another 3 page
(persuasive communications perspective) analysis of Lee P. Brown's May 1994 speech about
the War on Drugs...Bibliography lists 1 textbook source and reference to the speech
itself. Brwnspch.wps
Speech Analysis / King's "I Have a Dream"
: 4 pages in length. A detailed analysis of Dr. Martin Luther King's infamous "I
Have a Dream" speech -- written from a communications perspective. Among other
things, the report looks at King's use of language, conviction, credibility, and
semantics. Numerous examples (quotations) are used to demonstrate how King's got his
message across effectively. No Bibliography. Mlk&.wps
Speech Analysis / King's "I Have a Dream" # 2 :
A 5 page look at organization in M.L.K.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
The writer is predominately concerned with such keywords in communications study as :
motivational sequence, attention, visualization, & action steps, qualifiers and more.
Bibliography lists 2 sources (one of them is a published version of the speech itself). Mlk14.wps
Speech Analysis / King's "I Have a Dream" # 3 :
A 9 page paper on King's "I Have a Dream" speech in which the writer
discusses the speaker, audience, time, setting, place, etc; From a communications
perspective, this report is concerned with Martin Luther King's effectiveness in terms of
ethos, stock issues, appeal to his audience's needs, and much more. Bibliography lists 3
sources. (one of them is a published version of the speech itself). Mlk15.wps
Speech Analysis / Martin Luther King's "Letter from A
Birmingham Jail" : A 5 page essay on the sufficiency, value and effectiveness
of Martin Luther King Jr.s letter to the clergy written while incarcerated. The
writer argues that through poetics, rather than potentially misunderstood detail, King
made a factual, ethical, and inductive argument which succeeds by virtue of a variety of
equitable treatments. Bibliography lists 1 source. Birjail.wps
Media And The Message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. :
A 5 page paper on media's role in creating an ongoing image of leadership in the civil
rights movement via Martin Luther King, Jr. The paper discusses the roles of timing,
sensationalism, media restraint, and how the genre of eulogy was used to retain a desired
media image--that benefitted all citizens in the fight for freedom. Bibliography lists 8
sources. Civrig.wps
Speech Analysis / John F. Kennedy: 5 pages analyzing
J.F.K.'s 'remarks on church and state'-- The writer examines from a communications
perspective how Kennedy used persuasive techniques to make his words and presentation more
effective. Sociocultural roles, empathy, and even Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs are among
the many keywords mentioned in the body of this well-written analysis. No Bibliography. Jfkspeec.wps
Critique of Maj. Owens' Speech On The Arts / NEA : A
5 page critique of the Major's speech and how it uses analogy, parallelism, metaphor, and
other artistic techniques to express his ideas. The paper shows how he makes his points in
regard to funding for the NEA, which include admonishment for lack of vision, description
of potential loss of a tactile communications tool, and a warning about the dangers of
giving up creativity and individuality to a self-idolizing group. No bibliography. Neaowen.wps
Nelson Mandelas Speech As Song : A 6 page paper
comparing the inaugural speech of Nelson Mandela with the performance of Verdis
Radames in the opera Aida, and exploring the ways in which a knowledge of the structure of
music can lead to a deeper understanding of public addresses. Mandelas use of
technique quietly and politely leads his audience to the point that they want more, even
though a significant percentage of his audience was white. Both the black and the white
could easily supply the unstated meaning of the progression through which Mandela led
them. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Nelman.wps
Communications / Creative Writing : Approximately
7 pages in length.
A creatively-written communications paper using various quotes from literature. Very
unique in structure and form. Please e-mail us for more information. Communic.wps
Distributive Negotiations and Automobile Sales : A 5
page paper that provides an overview of the processes involved in distributive
negotiations and applies them to automobile sales. This paper also demonstrates the most
effective avenue for success in car sales negotiations. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Carsales.wps
Education in Business Communication : 6 page
discussion of education in business communication; its importance and various pertinent
issues. (curriculum, issues management etc;). All topics explored from modern corporate
perspectives. Buscomm.wps
The Importance of Communication Skills in Business
: An 8 page overview of the importance of effective communication skills in the
business environment. Stresses that communication is important for the success of a
business and that this communication is both internal, within the business itself, and
between the business and those on the outside. Bibliography lists more than a dozen
sources. Buscomm2.wps
Frederick Douglass and the Contextual Use of the Word
"Slave" : 2 pages on the word slave and the historic context in which it
was used in Frederick Douglass' narrative. Dougslav.wps
Group Communications : A 7 page applied learning
paper on group dynamics, norms, conflict etc; as they relate to interpersonal & group
communications. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Commgrou.wps
The Formation Of A Group : An 8 page paper that
considers the stages of group development and the differences between an aggregate and a
group. This paper suggests that factors of group development have impacted political
decision-making. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Group.wps
Group Dynamics : A 5 page paper that explores the
components and the development of groups. A discussion of traditional social psychology
theory that is the underpinning for group dynamics theory is presented. Also discussed are
the role functions members typically take in the group. Bibliography lists 5 sources. GrpDyn.wps
Decision-Making And Group Dynamics : The process of
decision-making within the scope of group dynamics requires an understanding of a number
of different theoretical components of group behavior, including consensus, Groupthink and
dissonance reduction. This 5 page paper considers the basic components of group dynamics
as they relate to the process of decision-making and then evaluates the implications of
group vs. individual choice. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Groupdec.wps
Group Dynamics and the Jurors at the O.J. Simpson Trial :
This 5 page report discusses theories of group dynamics as they apply to the jurors at
the O.J. Simpson trial. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Ojurors.wps
Group Dynamics / As Related To The Film "Apollo 13"
: A 6 page overview of group behavior as related to the movie "Apollo 13".
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Groupdyn.wps
Understanding Other Cultures : A 5 page research
paper on how we understand other cultures. The writer describes the concept of culture,
the fact that experience is the only way to understand one another, and the use of
nonverbal cues and situational frameworks help us to understand one another. Bibliography
lists 3 sources. Cultund.wps
Workplace Literacy : An 8 page research paper on the
importance of workplace literacy. Skills for success include writing, speaking, listening,
interpersonal, cross-cultural, basic computer, and organizational. The writer examines the
extent of workplace illiteracy and employer training programs designed to resolve
this problem. A number of relevant studies are discussed and appropriate conclusions are
made. Bibliography lists approximately 15 sources. Workplit.wps
Power Words -- Vocabulary For Success ! : Although
not intended as a formal model report per se, this 5 page file contains a number of useful
words for anyone wishing to build their vocabulary. Not only is each word defined, but
specific examples of its use are presented as well. Vocabook.wps
Communication In Nonprofit Organizations : This 5
page paper describes different communication concepts and networks as they apply to
nonprofit organizations. Topics include horizontal, hierarchical, vertical and interactive
communication techniques and concepts, among others. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Commprof.wps
Computers And The World : An 8 page paper examining
the conditions today that involve the computer and the world. Many cultures around the
world have been deeply effected by the technological growth that involves the computer.
With the development of the todays computer and technology, the world, for the most
part, is becoming such that it works faster and more efficient in relationship to
communications and business. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Worldcom.wps
Comparison of Two Communication Theorists :
9 pages comparing the theoretical works of Kenneth Burke to those of Walt Fisher. Among
other things, Burke developed the theory of "dramatism" which suggests that
language itself makes people capable of moral and ethical action. Each theorist assessed
the role of culture in communications. Bibliography lists 15+ sources. Burkefis.wps
Communications Theory : In 5 pages the author analyzes a mock
communication episode while discussing persuasive communication theory. No additional
sources cited. Commtheo.wps
Communication as a Regulatory Process : A 5 page paper showing how
communication, both verbal and non-verbal, can regulate behavior. The example used is that
of a student dance demonstration, in which the young dancers are all either positively or
negatively influenced by their mothers prior to their performance; the paper suggests that
this influences the way they perform. No additional sources cited. Commreg.wps
Kenneth Burkes "Terministic Screens" Applied To "The Hunt For
Red
October" : A 5 page paper which examines Kenneth Burkes book,
Terministic Screens, to determine how the film The Hunt For Red October supports the
Burkean position. Bibliography lists 1 source. Termhunt.wps
Intervention Methods for More Effective Organizational Communication : A
5 page discussion of the usefulness of intervention methods in preventing organizational
communication from being obstructed. The survey feedback method, the use of change agents,
and more are discussed. Several relevant managerial techniques for ensuring a positive
communications environment are examined in great detail. No Bibliography. Interven.wps
Organizational Vs. Media Communications Theory : A comprehensive 9
page discussion in communications theory, analyzing the relevance of the above to business
settings. Bibliography lists approximately 20 sources. Commthe2.wps
Communication In Nonprofit Organizations : This 5 page paper
describes different communication concepts and networks as they apply to nonprofit
organizations. Topics include horizontal, hierarchical, vertical and interactive
communication techniques and concepts, among others. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Commprof.wps
Rectifying Communications Impasses : A 5 page paper analyzing the
organizational communication "disconnect" of a rapidly growing business, Lawson
Software, that inadvertently allows their attitudes to lapse into a we vs. they mentality.
The company urged their reluctant managers to use peer-to-peer training to become
facilitators of groups whose surface purposes were to discuss the internal problems of the
company. The managers, however, realized that all their internal problems were only facets
of one underlying trouble: an early breakdown of communication both intragroup and
intergroup. One manager said that while Deming had provided the philosophy, the
facilitator approach at Lawson had provided the means for implementation. Bibliography
lists 4 sources. Impass.wps
Cognitive Communication Theory / Applied To The Individual : A 4 page
essay discussing how cognitive communication theory can be observed in everyday life of an
individual. Cognitive communication, also referred to as constructivist theory, has
recently been emphasized in mass media, especially in films but these same precepts are
also true in everyday life. Communication requires cognitive processing just as it
requires the perceiver to construct meaning. No additional sources cited. Cogtheo.wps
Perceived Understanding : A well-written one page essay on perceived understanding.
Relevant to the study of communication theory. Commtheo.wps
Uses & Gratifications Approach : Approximately 3 pages of
information on this communications theory which basically examines the social roles that
constrain audience needs, opportunities, and choices. Part of this file is a
"working" (annotated) bibliography. Commprac.wps
The Spiral Theory Of Silence & Smoking Policies In The Workplace :
A 6 page overview of the Theory of the Spiral of Silence, a theory which holds that
individuals modify the verbal expression of their opinions according to what they
perceive as being majority opinion. Gives an example of how the Theory of the Spiral of
Silence has an impact over time and how workplace policies can change as a result. Uses an
example of the smoking policy in State of Florida facilities. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Spiralt.wps
The Use Of Communication Skills To Fight Delinquency : The importance
of effective communication in combating delinquency is discussed in this 25 page paper.
The problem of delinquency is explained along with the reasons for its existence. Various
cultures around the world are looked at for insight on how to solve this pervasive problem
in American society. The continuum concept is included as well. Detailed solutions are
noted, inclusive of verbal and nonverbal techniques of communication which may be utilized
by parents for various age groups. Bibliography lists 22 sources. Figthdel.wps
Political Communication Theories : This 8 page political science
paper provides an overview for the development of political communication theory. Several
communications theories are discussed inclusive of their development within the context of
the political realm. Contemporary examples of American politics are provided as well as
other illustrations to demonstrate the application of the concepts. Bibliography lists 12
sources. Polcomm.wps
Politics And Communication : A 3 page paper analyzing George
Orwells "Politics and the English Language." Using examples from
contemporary politics, the paper wryly argues that both tact and diplomacy would be
impossible if speakers were forced to tell the unvarnished truth. No additional sources
cited. Orcomm.wps
Cross Cultural Communications : A 20 page paper discussing the issues
surrounding cross cultural communication in the workplace. This is an issue which is
increasingly important in the business world as technology has brought down many cultural
barriers. An introduction is included, which addresses various concerns as well as
provides a definition of terms. This section is followed by a literature review which
consists of two separate sections. One section illustrates some particular problems in
dealing with different cultures. The second section describes various ways that some
writers have offered in regards to solutions. This is followed by a conclusion which
addresses the literature described and discusses the possible effectiveness of current
trends. Bibliography contains 20 references. Croscult.wps
Tailored Communication in Health Care : A 15 page overview of the
importance of effective communication in health care emphasizing that misunderstandings
can not only be costly but also potentially deadly. Stresses that in many cases
information must be tailored to meet a patients cultural or educational background.
Bibliography lists 15 sources. Hlthcomm.wps
Applied Conflict Theory : A 5 page paper discussing minimizing the
potential destructiveness of conflict through awareness of conflict styles as delineated
in Halls Conflict Management Survey. Conflict truly can be found in any situation
involving more than one person and one set of ideas. An awareness of Halls conflict
styles can aid in resolving that conflict more quickly, whether it be in a manner of
compromise or competition and whether it be in the board room or in the back yard,
allowing the participants to return more quickly to the issues at hand. There are
strengths in each style of conflict advantageous to each setting, and it is up to those
involved to make honest assessment of which style would best suit their purposes and the
current issues before them. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Aconflict.wps
Communication / Construction Work : A 8 page research paper
discussing two issues of communication: opening communication channels on the work site
and improving one's own communication processes. The writer contends that open
communication channels enhance job performance and offers three specific suggestions for
how to accomplish this. The second part of the paper deals with how supervisors can
improve two aspects of their own communication processes to also enhance moral and job
performance and to avoid misunderstandings. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Const.wps
Communications in History by David Crowley and Paul Heyer / Art and the Symbols of
Ice Age Men : This 7 page paper provides an overview of the major components
of the first chapter of Communication in History by David Crowley and Peter Heyer, and
relates an understanding of communications forms and technologies that can be viewed
through an understanding of early cave art and symbols. Bibliography lists 8 sources. MHicemen.wps
Languages Applicability To Metaphysics : A 5 page paper
discussing whether language is necessary in conjunction with metaphysics. Metaphysics is
rooted in cause and effect; myriad books and articles have been written to discuss the
role of language. If it has no part in cause and effect, then it also can have no part in
metaphysics.. This is a dispute in metaphysics, and so necessarily must result either in
language being necessary or not. The paper concludes that language is necessary for
judging validity of statements, but that a more important aspect is that of sound logic.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Metaph.wps
Intercultural Communication : A 10 page research paper that examines
the complexities of intercultural communication. The writer looks at the necessity for
intercultural communication, the processes involved, and the future of this field.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Cultcomm.wps
| Mass Media &
Broadcasting |
Aspects of the Mass Media : 8 pages
worth of short essays on the mass media; its history and development. Specifically covered
are : books, magazines, journalism, TV, radio, syndication, and more. All information from
notes and films. No bibliography. Mdiajrnl.wps
Two Revolutions In Sharing Information / The Printing Press & The Internet
:
A five page paper discussing and comparing the invention of the printing press with the
"invention" of the Internet. Both creations have had enormous impact on human
communication. Quite literally, humanity had and has never seen something like it before.
Bibliography lists six sources. Press.wps
The Media & Foreign Policy : A 15 page paper discussing the role
the media plays in the development and implementation of foreign policy throughout the
world. Examples of where it obviously has had an influence, as well as where it has
overstepped the boundaries of authority are noted. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Medfor.wps
Book Analysis / Understanding Media : An 8 page paper giving a
critical review of Marshall McLuhan's Understanding Media. The writer describes McLuhan's
theories and argues critical points. McLuhan.wps
Marshall McLuhan & the Internet as Global Village : It can be
argued that author Marshall McLuhan was a man before his times, and his social
perspectives on the emerging trends in technological development and mans
interactions with the media were considered copious at best when he developed his premises
in the early 1960s. But the transformation of the world through the integration of the
media and technology and the emergence of the Internet as the foremost component of the
global community underscores the primary arguments that McLuhan developed. This 6 page
paper considers the major premises of McLuhan and then reflects the nature of current
society and the impacts of McLuhans early predictions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Mcluhan2.wps
Media Imperialism : This 12 page paper looks at the subject and
highlights the influences of television, radio and film. The term is defined and
discussed, concluding that while media imperialism is present today, it is highly
overemphasized. Bibliography lists 11 sources. SAMedia.wps
Can Broadcast Media Reject Ads ? : A 6 page essay detailing arguments
concerning whether or not broadcast media (Tv, radio, etc;) should be allowed to reject
advertisements based upon their content. (Comm/Media, Law, and Advertising). Bibliography
lists 12 sources. Broamark.wps
Broadcast Media Advertising / The Choice To Ban Ads? : 12 pages in
length. Advertising is a company's primary means by which to sell its product; without
television or radio advertising, businesses would have significantly less ability to
successfully market their wares. However, there are guidelines even for such a seemingly
innocuous concept as plugging one's product, for the advertising industry has become a
well-versed and slick operation all its own. Through the years, a distinctive trend has
been established with regard to the various methods advertisers employ in order to
outshine the competition. Some of these practices are looked upon as being instrumental
within such a cutthroat environment; others, however, are viewed as inappropriate and
unacceptable. The writer discusses the fact that while the broadcast media are the focal
points for such a vast array of advertising techniques, they does not reserve the right to
censor public consumption. Bibliography lists 7 sources. BroadBan.wps
Marketing And Television : This 10 page paper focuses on advertising
promotion as it pertains to television. Several aspects are examined including the use of
music and lyrics in different cultures. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Marktv.wps
Discrimination Against Women in Broadcasting : A 10 page literature
review on the instant subject, exploring issues of workforce statistics, discrimination
against women broadcasters, and discrimination against storylines of women in
broadcasting--including appearance and subject matter. The paper also discusses the
"hidden" women in broadcasting--technicians. Bibliography lists 18 sources. Broadwom.wps
Media Messages : This 3 page paper examines the effect media messages
may have on the general public. The view is that advertising has a limited influence on
behavior as confirmed by studies. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Medmess.wps
Compromised Media / The Case Against the Tabloidizaton of the
"Legitimate" Press : A 16 page research paper which posits that the
media has compromised itself by going to bed with politicians. The writer discusses the
medias degraded position in regard to public trust, and blames its position on a
lack of vision which ranges the Kennedy, Reagan, and Clinton administrations. Based on
Reagans example and the medias response to it, the writer uses a
"cowboy" metaphor to describe the relationship between the media and
politicians. The writer lists specific threats to the news media and also provides
solutions. Bibliography lists 25 sources. Cnmedpol.wps
Media Bias : The subject is covered by focusing on a New York Times
article published shortly after the Abner Louima incident in Brooklyn. This 6 page
analysis suggests that, although this Haitian immigrant was brutalized, it was unfair for
media to blame the police without adequately exploring the case. Other cases are mentioned
in the discussion. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Mediabia.wps
Media Bias # 2 : This 5 page paper provides a discussion on the
premise that media is biased. It concludes that although there is less objectivity in
reporting today, there is not a particular slant as often charged. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Medbias.wps
Media Racial Bias : 9 pages in length. Given the power of the press,
one would think that reporting the facts would be of utmost importance. However, the truth
is often intermixed with fiction, opinion and downright bias when it comes to the media's
interpretation of racial issues. The writer addresses racial bias within the media, as
well as cites substantiated reasons for its existence. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Mrbias.wps
Mass Media In Popular Culture : An 8 page paper on the effects of
mass media in society. The papers main topic is how mass media can and does
influence popular belief about politics, people, and products. Bibliography lists 5
sources. Massm.wps
Media & Politics / Politicians & Public Polls : An 8 page
paper that explores the issue of "polls as oracles," and posits that the media
should take steps to improve their poll taking abilities because of misleading results.
The writer takes the viewpoint of polls and how they affect political processes,
especially as they relate to politicians and smear campaigns and how this relates to the
public acceptance of those tactics and poll results. The paper presents various examples
of how polling and smear campaigns have fared around the world, but emphasis is on
American politics and media. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Campolis.wps
Public Polling & Surveys / The Use in the Media and Impacts on Individual
Decision-making : News media organizations and politicians use public opinion
surveys to shape public perceptions and address their specific arguments. One of the
misnomers of American cultures is that the use of these surveys represents an accurate and
accountable view of the opinions of the public as a whole, rather than just representing
the cumulative views of the individuals that the survey studies. Both Floyd Fowler and
Herbert Asher address the issue of bias in surveys and public polling and this 8 page
paper considers the arguments they present. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Polling.wps
Generation X, The Media, & Voting : 10 pages in length plus FREE
outline. In this argumentative essay, the writer posits that "Generation X" is a
generation motivated only by media messages and romanced by marketing savvy. Using the
specific example of young people's inattention to politics, the case is excellently argued
that we vote only because of what we learn through commercial sources. Bibliography lists
10 sources. Generxvo.wps
Flaneurs / Seeing the World, Effecting Change : A 25 page research
paper that explores the world of the modern flaneur. The writer posits that the new adult
generation (Generation X) is composed of flaneurs, trained by visual and sound bites to
become the worlds spectators, and through follow-up action, they effect a different
world. The writer discusses the effectiveness of this generation whose interest is in
information (peace) rather than technology (war). As information is applied by this
generation to artistic endeavors, the author provides a history of flaneurs and their
objective and subjective purposes. Criticism of this generation by older generations is
presented, along with refuting arguments. Bibliography lists 28 sources. Flaneur.wps
Televised Politics / Content Validity : A 10 page argumentative essay
which posits that although the format and content of televised politics cannot be
validated on the point of quality, the issues raised promote discourse, which is always a
valid point. The paper explores the pros and cons of televised political debates and
advertisements and their statistical influence on the audience, within the further
delineation that the medium is a rapid-information system working on a passive audience.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Candatv.doc
To What Extent Should Media Manipulate Presidential Politics ? :
In 3 pages, the author discusses the role of the media in presidential politics.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Towhat.wps
Reagan / Media & The Polls : A 12 page research paper that
discusses Reagans influence on the press corps and its effects in the elections and
the polls despite the unpopularity of his fiscal policies among many citizens. The paper
posits that both the public and the media suffered from Reagans administration, and
that his media legacy has also contributed to other unfavorable results for the current
presidency and the media as well. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Reagmed.wps
1992 Presidential Campaign Rhetoric : A 10 page paper exploring the
1992 presidential campaign, its rhetoric and its strategies regarding communication with
the public through interaction with the press. Emphasizes that it is effective
communication, most of which reaches the public through the press, that determines our
political leaders and gives numerous examples of the communications strategies used by
Bill Clinton, George Bush, and Ross Perot. Bibliography lists 6 sources. 1992prec.wps
Spiral Of Cynicism / The Press And The Public Good : A 7 page
synopsis of the book "Spiral of Cynicism: The Press and the Public Good" by
Joseph N. Cappella & Kathleen Hall Jamieson. The subject of this book is the
medias portaryal of political issues which, more often than not, result in an
attitude of cynicism on behalf of the viewer. The authors illustrate how this is done
through a selective framing which revolves around the cynical impression of any given
poltiical situation. No additional sources cited. Spiralcy.wps
Analysis of How the Media Portrayed the Clinton / Lewinsky Affair :
This 9 page report discusses the politics of the media in its coverage of the President
Clinton Monica Lewinsky affair. Issues of news vs. propaganda, gender, the role of the
media in the larger story, and other "newsworthiness" aspects are commented on.
Bibliography lists 9 sources. Clintlew.wps, Clinmedi.wps
Executive Press Censorship & War / Adding Salt To The Wound? : 7
pages in length. There were three primary concerns for instituting executive press
censorship during Operation Desert Storm: the questionable tactics the media use to
purportedly report the truth; the very real chance of classified information reaching
enemy hands; and the ever present possibility of reporters getting harmed or even killed
while covering the front lines. These issues are significant to the field of
communications law, because they represent the sanctity of privacy that is so instrumental
in the overall safety of wartime activities. The writer addresses these three issues as
they pertain the censorship implementation. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Warpress.wps
Comparing CBS and NBC News on the Peace Talks Following the Iraq Bombings (1999)
: This 5 page report discusses and compares the news coverage provided by two of
the top news organizations in the United States. How were they similar and in what
significant ways did they differ? No sources cited. CBSNBC.wps
Martin Luther King Jr. / The Impact of the Electronic Media : An 8
page overview of the importance of the electronic media in the life and accomplishments of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Asserts that Dr. King utilized both the media and timing to his
advantage. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Elecmed.wps
Evolution Of Digital Communication : A 5 page paper that consider the
progression of developments in digital communications for the invention of Morse code to
the current processes of data communication transmissions. This paper explores the
invention of morse code and facsimile transmission systems as the starting points for the
more complex teletype and digital voice systems. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Morsecod.wps
Radio News: 1850s / Expansion vs. Slavery : A 5 page fictitious 1859
radio broadcast (not invented yet) from New York City calling for an end to slavery. The
announcer uses the argument of the nations successful expansion through population
and economic growth as a means to denounce the Dred Scott decision. Bibliography lists 9
sources. Cn1850s.wps
Developments in Digital Radio : A 6 page research paper exploring the
development of Digital Radio. Includes discussion of digital equipment currently available
and tools and gadgets currently under development. Satellites, interactive networks,
telephones, computers are mentioned. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Digitalr.wps
Analog and Digital Communications Systems : A 7 page paper discussing
the two separate forms of signals. Each one of the signals function differently and serve
separate purposes. The technological world of today is quickly moving towards a digital
communications system and eliminating much of the analog products. Although analog signal
systems will undoubtedly still be employed in some uses most of technology will become
digital. Television is perhaps the most obvious form of digital communications signals.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Analog.wps
The History of Radio : A 5 page research paper which gives a brief
overview of radio development beginning with Marconi and going through present day. Topics
covered include the "Golden Age" of radio programming and the inventions which
contributed to radio technology. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Radohist.wps
Radio In The U.S. Armed Forces During World War II / A Touch Of Home : A
5 page research paper that relates how the Armed Forces Radio Service brought a
"touch of home" to combat troops during World War II. The writer relates how the
top stars of Hollywood and the Broadway stage created some of the best radio programs ever
produced for the entertainment of the troops during WWII. Bibliography lists several
sources. Radioww2.wps
Martin Block & Music Radio : A 10 page paper discussing the
influence that Martin Block had on the evolution of music radio in the US and the ways in
which the role of the disc jockey have changed. Martin Block coined the term disc jockey
after he suggested in 1935 that his radio station play recorded music as they waited for
news of the Lindberg kidnapping trial, creating an industry. Todays disc jockeys
tend to meet the stars as the fans do, but music hopefuls in Blocks time auditioned
for him and his colleagues. Todays disc jockeys are only slightly more privileged
than the fans and their listeners, and no longer possess any of the powers of the past.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. MBlock.doc
Radios Format Changes : A 5 page paper discussing the format
and content changes radio has undergone since its earliest days. Before the advent of the
program manager, disc jockeys were in total control of what they did on the air as long as
it was within FCC and the station owners guidelines. Talk was live; music was
recorded in the middle age, but radio shows have been increasingly recorded over the
years. There is a trend of some to return to more of the live programming common only a
few years ago, but some even offer fully prerecorded shows, breaking into the recording
only for the hourly news. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Radiofor.wps
Programming & Format On Four Major NY-Area Radio Stations :
This 14 page paper comparatively examines the music, theme, programming, format, and
demographics of four radio stations broadcasting in the greater New York City area.
Specifically discussed are : WBGO, WQHT, WWRL, and WLTW. The writer is primarily concerned
with listener statistics and the relevance of budgeting efforts to what is actually played
on the air. The 4 stations analyzed each appeal to a different market. All information was
found in brochures & pamphlets requested from the individual radio stations. (Not
Available). Radiosta.wps
Deregulations Effect On Small Market Radio : A 5 page paper on
the effects of deregulations potential in a rural Pennsylvania market that includes
3 FM stations owned by the same group. Radio is one of the few things that is still a
growth market after having been in existence for so many years. Rather than declining, its
increase is assumed to be because of its ability to blend with other activities that are
competitive with other media forms, such as television and the Internet. Radio is still
the choice of commuters and is one of the few things that can be simultaneous with other,
competing, activities. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Radio.wps
Classic Rhetorics Role in the Modern World : This 4 page
research paper discusses the compatibility between Aristotle's Classic Rhetoric and the
mass media and technology in today's world. Classic Rhetoric is explained from a
philosophical perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Arisrhet.wps
Comparison of Media in Two Foreign Countries : 14 pages in length.
A detailed comparison between contemporary media as it exists in both Sweden and Austria.
Issues concerning culture and modern law are discussed so as to explain each country's
affection (or lack thereof) for journalism, television, radio, etc; Bibliography lists 8
sources. Foreimed.wps
The Media's Negative Impact On Homelessness : 7 pages in length. The
plight of the homeless is one that can be witnessed every day of every year in just about
every city in the world. They have already been dealt a challenging hand that has landed
them without homes, income or a way to meet the very basic necessities of life. Making a
bad situation even worse is the negative impact the media's coverage has upon the already
struggling community. The writer discusses the various ways the media negatively impact
homelessness, as well as analyzes the change of sympathetic views from the 1980's to the
1990's. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Homelss2.wps
Effects Of The Mass Media On Our Perception Of Christmas : A 25 page
research paper examining the question: "Does mass media affect the image of
Christmas?" The writer traces the history of Santa Claus, examines the importance of
Christmas shopping for retailers, reviews the types of media that affect the meaning and
image of Christmas providing quotes from a number of sources, and reaches a relevant
conclusion based upon the research. Extensive bibliography is included. Christma.wps
The Media & Its Ability To Effect The Public Perception Of Police Departments
: In 8 pages, the writer discusses the media and its ability to effect the public
perception of police departments. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Mediae.wps
New York City / Media Visual Imagery : 20 pages in length. The media
image of New York City is one that is both intriguing and dishonest; nowhere else are
there more accounts of stereotypical imagery than is portrayed within the Big Apple. A
number of various entities have worked together though the decades to create the larger
than life image of New York City the world has come to adopt; art, photography and film
represent a significant part of that influence. When one contemplates the visual imagery
of New York City as it relates to the media, one does not have to think long before a
predisposed illustration comes to mind. Not unlike other victims of media influence, New
York City is perceived as a twisted Mecca of entertainment, violence, self-centeredness,
insanity and raw indifference. The writer discusses the various aspects of media visual
imagery as it relates to New York City. Bibliography lists 8 sources. NYCimage.wps
The News : A 5 page paper on violence in the news. A summary of four
different news programs are discussed which includes the percentage of violence that is
examined in the news programs. It is found that local news in this area covers violence
far less than the national news programs. Some of the stories are examined and accessed to
discuss whether they have covered enough of the relevant points of the situations. No
additional sources are provided. News.wps
The Importance of Layout & Design in Written Communication :
This 6 page research paper examines the role of page layout and design in conveying a
message via the print media. Specifically considered are the elements of traditional
magazine layout and how such successful publications as Sports Illustrated, The Wall
Street Journal and LIFE Magazine strive to convey their messages, and the importance of
computer software in the continuing evolution of design. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Layout.wps
Television Technology -- Its Past, Present, & Future : A 10 page
examination of the advancements in technology which resulted in television as we know it
today. Includes both a history of television technology, a synopsis of its current status,
and predictions of future advancements. Bibliography lists 7 sources. TVhist.wps
Television Technology : A 4 page look at the technological history of
television. Traces the development of the medium from the discovery of selenium to the
present day technology. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Tvtech.wps
How Television Has Changed The Game Of Baseball : 6 pages in length.
Baseball and television have had a rocky but financially rewarding union. The writer
addresses various pros and cons of televised baseball, particularly with respect to the
ever-increasing status of player salaries, and discusses aspects of the game that have
come into existence specifically through the inclusion of television. Baseb.wps
Television Commercials / 1950s vs. 1990s : This 7 Page Research Paper
investigates the content and format of the commercials aired on television during the
1950s and the commercials in the 1990s. The kinds of products advertised as well as the
content and the form of the commercials is different in some ways and much the same in
other ways. Specific examples are provided. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Tvad5090.wps
The Simpsons A Cartoon Portrait Of The American Family : A 5
page paper discussing the FOX television networks long running half-hour show
"The Simpsons." The programs characters are representative of American
family life, American dreams and goals, and American humor. Bibliography lists four
sources. Simp.wps
Popular Culture / Sexuality In Prime Time Television : 5 pages in
length. Sex sells big, and television executives are the first to cash in on the potential
draw of prime time television sexual content. However, there exist underlying
considerations of this popular culture with regard to the negative side that such
entertainment produces, from degenerating morals to low self-image. The writer identifies
how prime time sexuality has negatively affected society, demonstrates how other
journalists have reported on the issue, proposes a study and discusses its outcome.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Popsex.wps
(The) Evening News / Content Analysis : 4 page (includes chart)
discussion and analysis of evening news content (amount of sex, violence etc;) from study
conducted over a one-week period during the summer of 1995. Evennews.wps
A Look at "Grace Under Fire" : A detailed 3 page essay that
takes a brief glance at a popular situation comedy in relation to the cognitive,
superiority and aggressive theories of humor. One cited reference. Grace.wps
Are High School Students Being Desensitized To Violence ? : In this
two page essay, the writer argues that students are so heavily exposed to violence the
media that they are not nearly as sensitive towards it as they should be. Specific
examples of movies and other dangerous media are provided. No Bibliography. Teenviol.wps
Argument In Favor Of Reducing TV Violence : A 5 page paper arguing
for TV programming based on higher ideals rather than on blood and gore. One network has
catapulted from the bottom of the pile based solely on the success of "Touched by an
Angel," a show CBS executives believed would not last a full season, and has since
added similar programming. Hollywood has followed suit. These shows and movies are not
venues of substitute preaching, but rather are representation of higher ideals by which we
can live and make our daily choices. The "garbage in/ garbage out" saying common
among early computer programmers applies also to the human mind, and reducing the level of
violence on TV can only have positive effects. CBS has shown that those positive effects
also can be reflected in the corporate bottom line. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Tvio4.wps
"Natural Born Killers" In The Theme of "Bonnie & Clyde"
: A detailed, 4 page reaction to the film "Natural Born Killers" -- The
writer discusses the movie's positive qualities as well as its frequently-cited problems
re : negativity and violence. Natural Born Killers is discussed in a societal context and
also with relevance to some of Oliver Stone's other films. Bibliography lists 3 supporting
sources. Mediacr2.wps
News Media Depictions of Police Abuse of Power : In this 2 page
essay, the writer compares three articles describing illegal stops in Delaware and
discusses specifically how each article reports on the issue-- with reference to different
reporting habits & behaviors of different media-types. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Polccorr.wps
Crime & Justice in the Non Western Media : National and
international restrictions on the news media and increasing criminal activity against
journalists are just to concerns that come into view when considering the representations
of crime in the non-Western news media. This 10 page paper provides a comparative view of
the issue of crime in the media, and then evaluates the specific context of Saudi Arabia,
where critics have argued the royal family controls what is viewed and how international
news media are allowed to pursue internal information. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Saudmed.wps
Media Stereotypes : A 5 page essay that looks at the current state of
media and its obsession with stereotypical images. The paper reviews social theory
relating to image, racial portrayals in the media, and the portrayal of women in the
mediaand posits that in the United States, legitimate media is currently
underground. Bibliography cites 7 sources. Steromed.wps
"The Camera Never Blinks" / Analyzed : This 6 page
research paper examines Dan Rather's 1977 autobiographical memoir, The Camera Never
Blinks: The Adventures of a Television Journalist. Specifically discussed are Rather's
most memorable stories for CBS News, including the civil rights unrest in the early 1960's
south, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and his stint as southeast Asia
correspondent covering the Vietnam War. Bibliography lists one source. Camblink.wps
Variations In Media Coverage : Variations in coverage of news stories
are noted in this 6 page essay. By reviewing two weekly publications, The Economist and
The New Republic, the coverage of abortion rights during the 1996 Presidential Election
campaign is discussed. Two particular articles are compared for which similarities and
differences are noted. Political ideology is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 3
sources. Mediacov.wps
Variations In Media Coverage # 2 : Variations in coverage of news
stories are noted in this 4 page essay. By reviewing two weekly publications, The
Economist and Time Magazine, the coverage of recent events surrounding the Clinton White
House regarding fund raising improprieties is discussed. Two particular articles are
compared for which similarities and differences are noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Clincoff.wps
Problems of the Mass Media : A 5 page analytical look at the writer's
perceived "down" fall of the "mass audience" and, ultimately, of the
mass media. Stereotypes, prejudices, and the public's lack of faith in institutions are
cited as being responsible. Media responsibility is examined as are a number of other key
topics from this genre. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Massmedi.wps
Unblind Justice / Cameras In The Courtroom : A 5 page argumentative
essay on why cameras should not be allowed in the courtroom. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Camcour.wps
Cameras In The Courtroom / Right Or Privilege? : A 5 page paper
discussing the role of cameras in the courtroom and proclaiming the need to keep them
there. Bibliography lists five sources. Cameras.wps
Cameras In The Courtroom : 14 pages in length. The writer addresses
how the presence of television cameras in today's courtrooms presents quite a dichotomy
with regard to the legal and ethical ramifications surrounding the hotly debated issue.
Opponents of such allowances claim there exists a multitude of problems stemming from the
media having access inside the courtroom, while proponents say it is every citizen's right
to see what is going on in the present judicial system. No matter which way one's opinion
may stand, the fact remains that cameras in the courtroom have created an unprecedented
obstacle that has both sides debating whether the final outcome of any given trial will
been influenced one way or another. Bibliography lists 9 sources. CourtCam.wps
Princess Dianas Divorce & Death / Role Of The Media : This
14 page report examines the role the media has played in the life and death of Diana,
Princess of Wales. Posed is the question : where does responsible journalism end and
dangerous exploitation begin ? Bibliography included. Princess.doc
Mass Media and the Self / Negative Influences : A 9 page paper that
presents the impact of the mass media on the individual through the perspectives of a
number of significant theorists, including Lasch and Freud. This paper demonstrates the
negative impacts of the mass media on individual self-identification, while also
demonstrating the societal impacts as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Mass.wps
Religion And The Media : A 5 page research essay that explores the
relationship between the many forms of the media and religion. How do journalists report
about religious events or do they? Are journalists knowledgeable about religion? Where
does the public gain its opinions about religion, faith and spirituality? These are the
questions explored in this essay. The historical mistrust between religious leaders and
the press is based on a number of issues which were revealed in a 1993 study. This writer
argues that the media do, in fact, influence what people believe. Bibliography lists 4
sources. RelMed.wps
The Media's Responsibility In Covering Sports : The writer of this 8
page research paper attempts to answer the question of whether the media can effectively
serve any function in sports other than commercializing our favorite ones. It is argued
that while the media does help promote our sense of spirit, motivate fans, etc.; it also
helps create unfair stereotypes for athletes, undue pressure for college players, and
promotes dishonesty in those whose jobs depend on winning..in front of the camera.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Sportmda.wps
The Media's Responsibility In Covering Sports # 2 : In this
well-reasoned 6
page essay, the writer discusses what the media's ethical responsibilities should be in
covering sports-related issues & events and how these measure up with reality. It is
argued that the media spends too much time influencing the opinions of fans while it
should really be providing objective news. Ultimately, the media's poor coverage of sports
helps ruin the private lives of athletes, creates dishonesty among players & coaches,
and in the specific case of college sports,-- helps draw the spotlight away from education
itself. Recommended ideas about what the media should be doing are presented. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Sportmd2.wps
Mad Cow Disease / Media & Economic Impact On The Cattle Industry :
A 30 page paper that considers the problem of mad cow disease and the impact on the cattle
industry, the problems with the media, and the market fluctuations and their overall
impacts. Bibliography lists 30 sources. Moo.wps
The Nielsen Ratings & Advertising Cost : A 2 page overview of the
Nielsen Ratings, "people meters," and their relevance to determining the cost
that sponsors must pay to advertise during more popular TV segments. No Bibliography. Nielsenr.wps
Broadcast Cable : Approximately 3 pages describing the technology of
broadcast cable; provides an excellent technical overview of how the system works. No
Bibliography. Brodcabl.wps
History of Cable Television : Brief 3 page history of cable
television. Covers litigation and arising issues. Includes short outline (No additional
charge). Bibliography contains 3 sources. Cabletv.wps
Trends In The Cable TV Industry : A 6 page research paper on current
trends in the Cable TV industry, focusing on the growth of interest and implementation of
cable modem technology to allow interactive Internet access over existing cable lines. The
paper includes 2 charts of historical growth of selected segments of the cable industry,
and a bibliography listing 6 sources. Cabletv2.wps
Cable v. Satellite TV : A 5 page paper discussing the pros and cons
of installing satellite TV or cable TV in a 36-unit apartment complex. Discusses the
initial expenditures for both, monthly fees, maintenance, etc. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Cabvsat.wps
The Use of Satellites in Wireless Communication : A 10 page research
paper discussing the increasing use of satellite technology in the wireless communication
industry. This paper discusses a description of the subject matter, the current state of
technology in this field, and then presents the advantages, disadvantages and present and
future trends in the use of satellites in wireless communications systems. Bibliography
lists 6 sources. Wiresat.wps
Gaps Between Theory and Application of Satellite Communications :
This 11 page report discusses the gaps between the theories related to satellite
communications and their applications as compared with the actual practice being utilized
or expanded upon. An ever-increasing number of applications of international
communications satellite technology have developed in the past forty years but many of
those applications are still variations on the communications theme. This paper both
discusses satellites and their capabilities but also examines the number of potential
satellite applications that have received little attention or development. Bibliography
lists 11 sources. BWsat.rtf
Cable Modems : A 10 page overview of cable modems, including history,
speed, cost, price to consumers, technological advancements, and competitor information.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Cblmodem.wps
"Video On Demand" : 7 pages in length. Video on
demand was posited to give customers access to a wealth of video services, and allow them
to watch a wide variety of programs of their choosing. Concentration is placed on the
emerging technologies into online systems. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Videodem.wps
Saving "Free" Broadcast Television : An 11 page report
proposing some fixes for the "fix" network television finds itself now facing.
For years, broadcast TV has paid little attention to the desires of the viewers, even as
they leave in droves for cable channels and satellite TV. Now there is talk of the major
sports organizations governing bodies to abandon network TV in favor of a
pay-per-view approach to raking in the money. The ultimate effect of such a move, however,
would be to limit fan accessibility to the organized games. Baseball attendance still has
not regained the ground lost during the baseball strike, and further exhibits of lack of
loyalty to the fans could do irreparable damage to the fortunes of big-business sports, a
fact that network executives need to point out to the powers that be. FREE appendix
included ! Bibliography lists 6 sources. Freetv.wps
Television Documentaries / Information Or Propaganda? : A 5 page
essay that looks at the question of whether or not it is appropriate for TV networks to
take a partisan position that has a predetermined editorial point of view. Docu.wps
Television Talk Shows : A 5 page research paper on the good promoted
by television talk shows. Describes how talk shows have increased public awareness of
domestic violence, pitfalls of managed care, promoted racial equality, and help direct
minority youth to programs and opportunities for careers and higher education.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Talkshow.wps
Talk Radio / The Conservative Onslaught : A 5 page evaluation of the
political bend of talk radio. Bibliography lists four sources. Talkradi.wps
Satellite Communications : This 20 page report discusses satellite
communications and provides a basic informative and technical overview of the concepts and
advancement of the technology. Bibliography lists 19 sources. Satcom.wps
Satellite Communications : A 12 page paper that provides an overview
of the development of satellite communications since Sputnik. The writer also outlines the
issues and international impacts of this type of technology. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Commsati.wps
Electronic Communication / A New Language and a New Way of Communicating :
This 14 page report discusses the advent of electronic communication and the ways it has
changed the interactions between millions of people. Discussion forums can and are built
around a specific topic or area of interest and allows participants to post messages that
others can read at a later time. Such a process applies to the business world, as well as
academics and, increasingly, personal interactions. As a result, a new language,
etiquette, and frame of reference have developed which has developed into its own unique
world. Bibliography lists 12 sources. BWchat.rtf
Shopping From Home : 25 pages in length. A thorough discussion of the
home shopping network, QVC and others. The writer looks at their history, growing
popularity and the future of at-home & on-line shopping. Bibliography lists 12
sources. Homeshop.wps
Sex & The Mass Media / The Sixties Vs. The Nineties : A 10 page
paper on the change in attitudes and policy regarding sex in TV and movies from the
beginning of the sixties to the middle of the nineties. It concludes that since television
followed movies in becoming more "sexually free," perhaps the "kinder,
gentler" love story the movies have focused on of late presages a change for
television as well. Bibliography lists six sources. Sexmedia.wps
Beauty & Its Superficial Importance In TV Sitcoms : A 5 page
research paper which analyzes how TV sitcoms portray beautiful women. The writer shows
that these images are unrealistic and stereotyped relating TVs portrayal of women
with some of the latest research on the human perception of beauty. Bibliography lists 4
sources. Beautytv.wps
The Evolution Of "TV Moms" : A 9 page paper on television
mothers and their evolution from domestic housekeeper/child-raisers to professional women.
Beginning with the '50s, TV moms are examined and compared to the real-life counterparts.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Tvmoms.wps
Dysfunctional Family On TV / "Married With Children" : A 5
page essay on this popular TV sitcom in which the writer analyzes the show from a
sociological point of view. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Marriedw.wps
Sitcoms Of The 50's & 60's / Media Portrayal Of The American Family : A
14 page research paper on the history of situational comedies ("sitcoms") and
their presentation of the American family during the 1950's and 60's. The writer discusses
specific shows, their characters, and the degree of reality presented by them and their
on-screen families. Comparisons are made between yesterday and today regarding TV's
portrayal of divorce, social problems, etc; Bibliography lists approximately 10 sources. Sitcom60.wps
Situation Comedy Through the Ages : Sitcoms are explored from the
fifties through the nineties in this 10 page overview. The programs are exposed as being
unrealistic and the question of why some comedies endure while others fade is the main
theme of the paper. Highlighted shows include "I Love Lucy", "The
Honeymooners", "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "Seinfeld".
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Sitcomed.wps
The Development of Love Relationships Within The TV Sitcom : A 3 page
essay on the development of love relationships within the American family as shown on TV
sitcoms. Bibliography included. TVfam.wps
The Role & Effectiveness of Print Advertising : A 6 page paper on
the role and effectiveness of print media in influencing public opinion. Specific magazine
ads are analyzed and the usefulness of this media is compared with that of television,
radio, etc; Bibliography lists 4 sources. Printadv.wps
Television and Cinema / Two Forms of Mass Communication : 4 pages in
length. These important two types of communication tools are explored by the writer and
compared in terms of modes of reception and language used to reach their specific intended
audiences. No Bibliography. Cinetele.wps
Technology & The Mass Media vs. O.J. Simpson : 4 pages in length.
A fresh look at a worn topic in which the writer argues that O.J. Simpson was
"robbed" of his right to a fair trial because media overage of surrounding
events contributed to prejudicial opinions all over the world. As the media has made it
virtually impossible for a truly "impartial" jury to exist, we cannot have
expected Simpson to be judged as anyone else would. The role of technology in helping to
solve the case is also discussed. Included FREE outline ! Bibliography lists 1 source. Oj.wps
Consumer Reaction To Products Endorsed By Specific Celebrities :
A 7 page paper presenting an advertising research project in which a survey was used to
assess the effectiveness of celebrity endorsement in advertising in terms of obtaining the
desired effect on the consumer. The paper reports a survey done of 52 mall shoppers
equally divided regarding sex. They were asked their opinions of several celebrities,
several products, and whether celebrity endorsement affected their purchasing decisions.
The limitations of the study prevents the researcher from concluding that the hypothesis
is proved, but it is supported by the findings and warrants further research. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Advcele.wps
The Ethics of "Selling Science" In The Popular Press : A 4
page essay on ethics in reporting science and technology issues in the popular press. The
writer details the relationship between the press and the scientific community, the
problems associated with P.R., and the importance of knowledgeable reporters. No
bibliography. Sellscie.wps
Commercials & Television Programming / An Observational Analysis :
In this 5 page essay, the writer reports their observations of television commercials as
they occurred during a certain one hour television program. Recorded were the times that
commercials occurred, their length, and content. These variables are analyzed with respect
to advertising market and other relevant data. An illustrative chart is included .No
Bibliography. Tvcomml.wps
Gender Studies In Saturday Morning Marketing : A 10 page paper
looking at the content of both children's TV shows and the commercials within them from a
gender view. Shows discussed are Looney Tunes (Porky Pig), Captain Planet and Muppet
Babies. Commercials discussed are those for Oreo Cookies, a motorcycle that comes with a
wrench for making bike parts move, triplet babies, and ever-present Barbie. The paper
concludes that though there are some instances of gender-specific focus, children's
programming seems to be much less gender-biased than in years past. Bibliography lists 2
sources. Cartoons.doc
The "Smurfette Principle" & Todays Gender-Biased Media : Nearly
three decades after the "Feminist Movement" and the initiation of the Equal
Rights Amendment, much of the entertainment media is still reflecting lower-level roles,
even subordinate roles for women. This 4 page essay explores "The Smurfette
Principle" in terms of various preschool television shows. The similarity of today's
storylines to those of 25 and more years ago is astounding. . . a rather incredible fact
in light of the feminist movement. Gender bias is alive and well in entertainment media.
No bibliography. Smurfett.wps
The Equal Rights Amendment Ratification & its Effect : In 5
pages, the author discusses the Equal Rights Amendment. Roles and positions of both
supporters and opponents of the amendment are made. The author also discusses its affect
on society. "The Equal Rights Amendment has been presented on numerous occasions, but
it has failed ratification. There are some that see the ERA as the only viable solution
for the women of the 20th century and beyond. Others see it only causing major problems in
colleges and the military and as giving gays an open forum for same-sex marriages and
certain other privileges." Bibliography lists 5 sources. Ratef.wps
"Touched by an Angel" : A 6-page essay in which the
television series is reviewed in terms of characters, plot, theme, settings in Part I.
Part II explains what melodrama and genre are in terms of television and gives examples of
melodramatic incidents in the show. Part III discusses the social and cultural effects of
the show. Angel.wps
Television & People's Viewing Habits -- Research In Communications Theory
: A 12 page research paper examining reasons why people watch television. The
writer believes that those of us who watch more television do so with less reason.
Similarly, those who watch less television do so with more reason. Primary research and
the results of the writer's own small-scale survey (FREE copy of survey included) are
incorporated into the discussion and the original hypothesis is validated. Communication
theories such as the uses & gratifications approach are utilized to explain this
phenomenon. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Televisn.wps
Proposal To Create A Latin American Film Series For Americans : An 11
page paper that provides an overview of a film series proposal on Latin American culture
and history. This overview provides a reasoning behind the development of the series,
which includes the hope of dispelling American stereotypes, while also designing divisions
and episodes necessary to consider the almost 3 dozen countries, republics, provinces and
political units in Latin America. This paper attempts to incorporate as many as possible
into the episodes, each focusing on one cultural, political or environmental event that
significantly impacted the cultural development of the group countries or political units.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Latinfil.wps
Uses & Gratifications Approach / Why We Use the Media : A 15 page
research paper in which the writer discusses today's popular mass media (television,
radio, & print) and assesses reasons why people tend to use each of them more than
others. In doing so, this report inherently focuses its background attention upon the uses
and gratifications approach -- offering proof that the theory is a valid one. Demographic
data concerning media audiences is analyzed and the results of a small-scale survey
conducted by the writer are discussed (copy of the survey questionnaire is provided).
Several illustrative charts and graphs are included (if receiving by e-mail, you MUST be
able to download file attachments in order to view these !) Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Mediawhy.wps
Television Violence : This 5 page essay argues the thesis that
violence should not be shown on television. Several studies that support the position are
cited, including research conducted by the American Psychological Association.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Tvviol.wps
Television Violence #2 : 5 pages in length. The author discusses both
sides of the issue of TV violence. Studies are mentioned that give validity to both sides
of the issue. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Tvio.wps
Television & Media Violence : In this insightful 9 page essay,
the writer argues that Television violence and its influence have grown to epidemic
proportions and that it is our responsibility to effect change so that future generations
can lead more socially healthy lives. Research from a number of excellent authorities is
provided to support these ideas and the apparent attraction between children and violence
is analyzed. Recommendations are included. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Mediavio.wps
Violence On Television : A 7 page paper discussing the problem of
television violence and its effects on children. The paper analyzes violence in cartoons
and violence in movies and contrasts these with violence within the sports industry,
specifically the WWF. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Vioontv.wps
Media Violence : Violence as portrayed by the television, film, and
music industries is discussed in this 25 page paper. Actual cases of copycat crimes are
noted in addition to a section devoted to the effects of music videos. A discussion on
video games is also included. Solutions to the problem are provided, including a
discussion on the new V-chip technology and the new television rating system. The paper is
replete with references to the latest studies on media violence. Bibliography lists 23
sources. Violmed.wps
NOT The Medias Fault / The Truth About Violence : 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. Tviole.wps
TV & Children : A 4 page essay addressing the negative effects of
TV viewing on children. The writer discusses alternatives to TV for children. No
Bibliography. Vkids.wps
TV Violence / Sociological & Psychological Impact On Children : An
8 page research proposal for studying the topic question: does violence on television have
an impact on children. Controversy and debate have raged for at least three decades on
this question. Meanwhile, the level of violent acts committed on television shows during
prime-time, including the family hour, has increased steadily. A brief search of the
literature suggests that TV violence does have an impact on children's behaviors and level
of sensitivity. Tv.wps
Televisions Effects Upon Sexual Behavior : A 7 page research
paper exploring the effects of television on sexual behavior. The writer focuses upon the
changes in adolescent sexual activity. Specific documented examples of youngsters
mimicking acts they had seen on television or in the movies are given. The thesis of the
paper is essentially that, "Yes, television does, in fact, impact the degree of
sexual activity among adolescents." Bibliography is included. Tvsex.wps
Influence of Film on Adolescent Sex : This 7 page paper discusses the
impact of contemporary movies on sexual activity in adolescents. Bibliography lists 11
sources. Teensex.wps
Violence, Society, & The Media : In this thought-provoking 8 page
essay, the writer tells us that as violent as some contemporary presentations have become,
we cannot point an accusing finger nor blame today's society for it is far from unique --
Even two thousand years ago, Greeks & Romans sat in Coliseums and cheered as one
opponent brutally slayed another. All that has changed today is the media through which we
view such violence. Art is but an imitation of life and we must therefore acknowledge that
as frightful as it may seem, television and movies are definitive art-- and the violence
they are depicting is but an imitation of life. No Bibliography. Mediavi2.wps
Movie Ratings / How Effective Are They ? : A 5 page paper exploring
the need for movie ratings and explaining the various problems and attributes of existing
and proposed systems. Emphasizes the important role of the parents controlling the viewing
patterns of their child. Bibliography lists four sources. Movierat.wps NC 17
Video Games / Labeling & Ethics : A 12 page paper describing
video games and the fact they contain graphics, language and ideas that may be
objectionable and damaging if not handled properly. At present the method of censuring is
labeling the games. Descriptions of games and of advertising is described. The main point
in focus is the fact that it is the parents responsibility to filter the information
of video games just as it is their responsibility to control the childs access to
television, music, and movies. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Videogms.wps
Video Games And Violence : A 9 page review of the violence of video
games and the possible impacts of these games on real life violence. Suggests that the
level of violence we are experiencing in our society today can be correlated, at least to
a certain degree, with the violent stimuli our children are being exposed to through video
games and other sources. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Vidviol.wps
International Terrorism And The Media : 8 pages in length. In what
manner are the various forms of media coverage a welcome mat for international terrorism?
By granting them celebrity status, experts say intense and infiltrating news reports only
benefit the terrorist, for it is that exact public access he is after to present his
political platform. The writer defends opponents of such media coverage by stating facts
and historical examples of its harm. Terrintl.wps
Mass Media And Terrorism : A 15 page research paper that explores how
terrorists are successful at exploiting the link between the news media, public opinion,
and presidential decision making. The writer discusses the sociological and political
dimensions of reported violence in hostage, terrorist attacks, and bombings situations.
Bibliography lists 24 sources. Cnmdia.wps
U.S. Response to Terrorism : A 6 page research paper that examines
how the U.S. foreign policy response to terrorism and specifically to the 1985 crisis when
Shite terrorists hijacked TWA flight 847. The writer argues in favor of a hard-line
military response as the best preventative measure against such attacks. Bibliography
lists 5 sources. Twa847.wps
Media Deception During The Great Depression : An 8 page essay on the
deceptively optimistic attitude adopted by the press and movie industry before and during
the Great Depression of the 1930s. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Grdepr.wps
Vietnam War And The Media : A 15-page paper explaining the media's
role in the way the Vietnam war was perceived. The writer explains how different types of
media influenced public opinion in both the USA and Canada. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Vietnamm.wps
Why America Listens To Howard Stern : A 9 page essay analyzing why
society listens so closely to the words of obnoxious radio personality : Howard Stern, a
man famous for his willingness to always say the "wrong thing." Stern's
attitudes on politics, homosexuality, gender, and more, --are analyzed. The writer also
looks at some of the psycho-social implications of common performances by Stern and his
sidekick, Robin and what it is that makes them seem so believable. Bibliography lists 6
sources. Stern.wps
Video Script For A Slide Show : Sold as 5 pages. This document
contains a standard video script for a business presentation / slide show -- advertising a
fictitious car with a special V-14 engine. Graphics, sound effects, etc.-- are all taken
into account and written into the script. Vdscript.wps
Cellular Phone Fraud : A 12 page paper discussing cellular phone
fraud. Examines the victims and perpetrators, the laws affecting relevant cases, and the
costs. Bibliography includes 12 sources. Fraud.wps
Telecommunications Fraud : This 5 page paper argues that
telecommunications fraud will never be eradicated, only perhaps slowed down. Specific
types of scams and schemes including cellular phone cloning are examined. Bibliography
lists 4 sources. Telfr.wps
The Telephone : A 5 page research paper that examines this
technological wonder of the nineteenth century. The telephone is so taken-for-granted in
modern society that it's easy to forget that it radically changed the way people
communicate. The writer discusses how this invention works and describes the early history
of the Bell Company. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Telephon.wps
Telephone Technology : A 4 page overview of telephone technology.
Includes information regarding the physics of the human voice and the differences in
analog and digital telephone processing systems and newer systems such as Signal 7 in
processing this voice. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Teletech.wps
Telephone Service Providers & Their Networks / Addressing Technological Change
and Cost Feasibility in a Constantly Changing Market : Over the past century,
the development of the telecommunications industry from a conceptual and primary stage to
a distinct, vast and complex web of interconnected providers and technology-based services
has defined it as a standard focus of the increasing global business sector. The
telecommunications industry, which clearly impacts the lives of most Americans on a daily
basis, has developed as the connected operation of many businesses and major monopolies,
and has resulted in the call for a reshaping of legislation that addresses the
industry-specific issues in the last decade. This 70 page paper reflects the changing face
of the telecommunications industry, and also considers the efforts by specific telephone
service providers and their expanded networks to address the issue of technological change
while also maintaining their cost-containment efforts and addressing the needs, both in
services and in fees, of the consumer base. Bibliography lists 24 sources. Teleserv.wps
Iridium LLCs Launch : A 10 page paper discussing the global
telecommunications companys success within one week of the date it began service,
making it possible to gain global telephone and paging service through one telephone
number. In the planning and building stages from 1987 to 1998, Iridium LLC is the first of
six planned global cellular service providers to go operational after getting its network
of 66 low-orbiting satellites in place. Iridium begins service with $2.5 billion in debt
but great promise for success. The paper provides explanation of general satellite
differences, the competition Iridium will face in the future as other companies launch
their own services and the relative cost of service. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Iridium.wps
Telephone Technology Paradigms / Cellular Rises To The Challenge : An
8 page overview of cellular telephone technology. Provides a technical outline of the
telephone industry as a whole and related the importance of challenge in the improvement
of technology. Presents digital technology as the current paradigm in the field.
Bibliography lists 9 sources. Cellulap.wps
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