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Spartan Daily December 8, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 2011

Spartan Daily December 8, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 53


Spartan Daily December 7, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 2011

Spartan Daily December 7, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 52


Spartan Daily December 6, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 2011

Spartan Daily December 6, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 51


Spartan Daily December 5, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 2011

Spartan Daily December 5, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 50


Sitting To Participate, Timothy Smith, Evan Taylor Dec 2011

Sitting To Participate, Timothy Smith, Evan Taylor

iResearch: Department of Communication Studies Invitational Scholar Slam 2011-2012

Over the years of education one of the most beneficial things one could do is participate in class. Many scholars have research the causes for participation in a classroom and what affects it has on student’s grades. For our study we are looking at participation and seat location. As current students we feel that majority of the students who participate inside the classroom sit in the front of the classroom. We defined the front of the classroom as the first three rows, the back of the classroom as the last three rows, and the middle of the classroom anything between …


A Call For Change: The Evolution Of The Modern Documentary From Informative Media To Persuasive Platform, Valerie England Dec 2011

A Call For Change: The Evolution Of The Modern Documentary From Informative Media To Persuasive Platform, Valerie England

iResearch: Department of Communication Studies Invitational Scholar Slam 2011-2012

In the past several years, new documentaries have begun to evolve from informative media to persuasive platform as a result of changing cultural contexts and ideologies. These four films – Sicko, Food Inc., Waiting for Superman, and Inside Job effectively utilize common narratives and themes to present audiences with calls for reform in critical areas such as food safety, quality education, access to healthcare, and financial regulation. This shift reflects a transformation of the valuation of knowledge and how it serves various conflicting group interests.


The Evolution Of Note Taking: A Study On Traditional Hard Copy Methods Vs The Emerging Soft Copy Method, Jule Berkovatz, Erica De Guzman Dec 2011

The Evolution Of Note Taking: A Study On Traditional Hard Copy Methods Vs The Emerging Soft Copy Method, Jule Berkovatz, Erica De Guzman

iResearch: Department of Communication Studies Invitational Scholar Slam 2011-2012

Being that we both have grown up in the midst of the digital age, we have seen many things evolve, develop, and go electronic; including the way students choose to learn in the classroom. It seems that more and more students are choosing to take notes via laptop, tablet, or smart phone, but with that said it also appears that just as many students are choosing to stick with the more traditional pen and paper way of note taking as well. For our research, we have studied the benefits that may attract students to either note taking method, as well …


Gender Swapping In World Of Warcraft: A Look Into Personal Relationships And Gender Identity In The Gaming Environment, Jay Potter Dec 2011

Gender Swapping In World Of Warcraft: A Look Into Personal Relationships And Gender Identity In The Gaming Environment, Jay Potter

iResearch: Department of Communication Studies Invitational Scholar Slam 2011-2012

Massively multi player online role-playing games (MMORPGs) are virtual environments that allow thousands of players to come together at one time to interact, fight monsters, and solve challenges. Role-playing in particular offers some unique benefits and opportunities that are not spared in its virtual equivalent. Gender-swapping, that is when a player chooses to play as a character that is the opposite gender of him or her is one of those benefits. This study will explore the phenomenon of gender-swapping, looking for the diverse reasons players may have to assume an identity so extremely opposite of their own. The purpose of …


Access, December 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 2011

Access, December 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Access Magazine

No abstract provided.


Spartan Daily December 1, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 2011

Spartan Daily December 1, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 49


Spartan Daily November 30, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 30, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 48


Spartan Daily November 29, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 29, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 47


Spartan Daily November 22, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 22, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 46


Spartan Daily November 21, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 21, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 45


Spartan Daily November 17, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 17, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 44


Spartan Daily November 16, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 16, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 43


Spartan Daily November 15, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 15, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 42


Spartan Daily November 10, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 10, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 41


Spartan Daily November 9, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 9, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 40


Spartan Daily November 8, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 8, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 39


Spartan Daily November 7, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 7, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 38


Spartan Daily November 3, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 3, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 37


Spartan Daily November 2, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 2, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 36


Access, November 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Access, November 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Access Magazine

No abstract provided.


Spartan Daily November 1, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2011

Spartan Daily November 1, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 35


Spartan Daily October 31, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2011

Spartan Daily October 31, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 34


Spartan Daily October 27, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2011

Spartan Daily October 27, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 33


Spartan Daily October 26, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2011

Spartan Daily October 26, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 32


Spartan Daily October 25, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2011

Spartan Daily October 25, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 31


Spartan Daily October 24, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Oct 2011

Spartan Daily October 24, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 137, Issue 30