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Papers On Journalism
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Ratings Systems For Comic Books
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A 5 page persuasive essay discussing why a clearer ratings system is needed for comic books, replacing the existing Comics Code Authority (CCA) which provides only a vague distinction and an ambiguous set of standards. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: Combook.wps
Rodney King and Fair Use
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A paper which considers the conflict between the freedom of expression guaranteed by the First Amendment and the doctrine of Fair Use with regard to intellectual property rights, as exemplified by the legal issues surrounding the Rodney King videotape material. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JLfairuse.rtf
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.
Filename: PPrumor.wps
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.
Filename: LCPrmary.doc
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.
Filename: JGAscndl.wps
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.
Filename: TEutilre.wps
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.
Filename: RAexmak.rtf
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