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Book Review: Alphabet To Internet: Media In Our Lives, Sue Burzynski Bullard
Book Review: Alphabet To Internet: Media In Our Lives, Sue Burzynski Bullard
College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Faculty Publications
Technology has changed virtually every aspect of communication. As more of us adapt to news and information delivered almost instantly on devices that handily fit into a pocket, we’ve become accustomed to new tools and quick changes. Irving Fang’s second edition of Alphabet to Internet puts it all in perspective, starting with the dawn of writing and including today’s 140-character Tweet. In a word, the impact is mind-boggling.
Study Of Convergence In Nebraska Newspapers, Kathryn L. Schindler
Study Of Convergence In Nebraska Newspapers, Kathryn L. Schindler
College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Theses
This thesis studies Nebraska newspapers and their efforts to converge with Web, multimedia, radio, or television entities. It also studies the efforts by Nebraska newspapers to converge reporter roles and organizational roles. Paper surveys were sent and in-person interviews were conducted in Nebraska during the 2009-2010 academic year. The results showed more examples of multimedia convergence than role or organizational convergence. Nebraska publishers and editors say they do not want to attempt convergence or multimedia products just to be trendy. They say convergence has to make sense, be useful, and be profitable for their individual businesses, staff, and communities.
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User Motivation: Likability And Usability Of An Agricultural Web Site, Vishal Singh
User Motivation: Likability And Usability Of An Agricultural Web Site, Vishal Singh
College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Theses
Web communications has become a critical component of mass communications and media today. Web sites must be user-friendly if they are to communicate effectively. This study examines the relationship between user motivation and the likability and usability of web sites. Web designers, stakeholders, and web site owners need to pay close attention to the likability and usability of a web site since these are key components of its credibility.
A key finding of this study indicates there is not a direct relationship between likability of a web site and its usability. Often, web designers and web site owners judge web …