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All Sports, All The Time: Sports Talk Radio And Its Uses By Listeners., Andrew W. Peacock
All Sports, All The Time: Sports Talk Radio And Its Uses By Listeners., Andrew W. Peacock
Student Work
Over the past few decades, sports talk radio has become an increasingly popular communication vehicle for delivering and consuming sports news. However, there is limited research to indicate how sports fans interact and connect through sports talk radio. Further, do sports fans incorporate the topics they hear on sports talk radio into their daily sports conversations with friends and other sports fans? How are sports fans using the information they hear on sports talk radio shows? How do fans use sports information in building and maintaining relationships? The goal of this study is to examine the role of sports talk …
The Role Of Culture, Ethics And Credibility In The Misuse Of Anonymous Sources: Jayson Blair And The New York Times Scandal, Elizabeth Cajka
The Role Of Culture, Ethics And Credibility In The Misuse Of Anonymous Sources: Jayson Blair And The New York Times Scandal, Elizabeth Cajka
Student Work
In May 2003, The New York Times announced that a young star reporter, Jayson Blair, had made up sources and interviews and has stolen information from other reporters’ work. On May 11, the Times used four full pages to report on Blair’s mistakes and lies, printing corrections in hopes of restoring his credibility (Barry, Barstow, Glater, Liptak, & Strinberg, 2003). The scandal also led to the resignations of executive editor Howell Rains and managing editor Gerald Boyd. This was one among a series of such cases in the history of American journalism.
Minority Representation And Cultural Diversity On Prime Time Television., Kenya E. Edwards
Minority Representation And Cultural Diversity On Prime Time Television., Kenya E. Edwards
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The rapid growth of minority groups over the past few decades has dramatically changed the face of American society. Current census figures suggest that minority groups will exceed 50% of the total U. S. population by the middle of the next century. As a result of this rapid demographic change, interest has been rekindled in the issue of race on network television. The present study reviewed prime time dramas and situation comedies in 2003 to identify changes in the representation of minority characters in recent years. Major findings of the present study include the following. Minority characters continue to appear …
Sharing Your National Service Story: A Guide To Working With The Media, Corporation For National And Community Service
Sharing Your National Service Story: A Guide To Working With The Media, Corporation For National And Community Service
Service Learning, General
Running a national service program is more than a full-time job. Between developing projects, recruiting volunteers, managing finances, seeking resources, and filling out paperwork, it may feel like there’s no time to do anything else. With all the things a busy program manager has to do, you may wonder: “Why should I care about media coverage, and can it really help me?”