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Parameter Estimation Validity And Relationship Robustness: A Comparison Of Telephone And Internet Survey Techniques, Cheryl C. Bracken, Leo W. Jeffres, Kimberly Neuendorf, David Atkin

Communication Faculty Publications

With the expansion of telecommunication and online technologies for the purpose of survey administration, the issue of measurement validity has come to the fore. The proliferation of automated audio services and computer-based survey techniques has been matched by a corresponding denigration of the quality of traditional phone survey data, most notably as an outcome of falling response rates. This trend, combined with the introduction of screening technologies and answering machines, represents a barrier to the proper execution of survey research. Whereas the question was once, “can technology-assisted surveys achieve the same level of validity as traditional phone surveys?”, the question …

Images Of Girls And Women In The Media: A Media Literacy Project To Mitigate The Influence Of Beauty Product Advertising For Girl Scouts, Christine Marie Anthony

Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses

This project is intended to mitigate the influence of beauty product advertising on tween and teenage girls by teaching media literacy skills that allow a critical look at ads and the perfect women featured in them. Research has shown that repeated and frequent exposure to unrealistic beauty ideals through various media can render these images achievable and real, while having a negative impact on women’s self-esteem and body image. Achieving beauty has become a continuous and all-encompassing project for tween and teenage girls, and the media continually portrays and promotes it as not only a possibility, but also a necessity …

Women's Health And Fitness Magazines: An Accurate Portrayal?, Jennifer M. Shymansky

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

This study is a content analysis examining the representation of health information, particularly the leading causes of death, in cover story headlines of one year of the top women's health and fitness magazines: Prevention , Shape , Fitness , Self , Health and Women's Health. The study is grounded in social responsibility theory, a normative media theory. The findings show that women's health and fitness magazines' cover story headlines predominately discuss diet and exercise for weight loss, rather than the leading causes of death facing women. This under representation of actual societal health concerns can limit the vast readerships' health …

Prospectus, April 29, 2009, Chuck Shepherd, Chrissie Mckenney, Sean Hermann, Anthony Burkert, Cassandra Cunningham, Jesse Woodrum, Levi Norman, John Bouvet

Prospectus 2009

No abstract provided.

Nor'easter News Volume 2 Issue 5, Nor'easter News Staff

Nor'easter News

The thirteenth issue of the University of New England's student-run newspaper, Nor'easter News.

Prospectus, April 22, 2009, Chuck Shepherd, Chrissie Mckenney, Patrick Wood, Sean Hermann, Anthony Burkert, Heidi Leuszler, Jesse Woodrum

Prospectus 2009

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, April 20, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 41

Prospectus, April 15, 2009, John Bouvet, Chuck Shepherd, Chrissie Mckenney, Sean Hermann, Aaron Partridge

Prospectus 2009

No abstract provided.

Prospecuts, April 8, 2009, Patrick Wood, Levi Norman, Chuck Shepherd, Chrissie Mckenney, Jesse Woodrum, Samantha Hylla

Prospectus 2009

No abstract provided.

Get On The Solar Track To Accelerate Your Wmu Experience, Amanda Jandahl, Andrea Sell

Honors Theses

The Western Michigan University Sunseeker solar car team is faced with the challenge to raise awareness and educate the WMU community about the excellent opportunities that the team provides to WMU students. The team, as a whole, seeks to increase public education about renewable energy, especially solar energy, through the races in which the solar car competes. In order to recruit new participants, raise funds for construction and competition, and keep the solar car as a point of pride at Western Michigan University, the team needs to increase promotional activity. The promotional campaign titled Get on the Solar Track to …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Howerton, Christina. Board of Regents to Vote on Additional Costs for Course Hours Exceeding 15
• Moore, Josh. Western to Submit 6-Year Capital Plan to the State – Construction
• Simpson, Mandy. Taking On Water – Concrete Canoe, Engineering
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Senate Has Yet to Spend Its Full Budget
• Ulber, Emily. Scholarship Honors Former Psychology Student – Jesse Keeling
• Moore, Josh. Student Housing Renewals Rise – Housing & Resident Life
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Vending Machine
• Don’ Approve Price Gouging – Tuition
• Harten, David. I Want …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 41 No. 35, April 3, 2009

Central Florida Future

UnCover Fridays; The Hills get sunny; Plus: Sake bomb lands in Orlando; Everyone loves a German restaurant; 'Farms norms harm women'; Students give care at Jamaican orphanages; Build your own racer; Summit focuses on energy.

The Cowl - V. 73 - N. 18 - Apr 2, 2009

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 73 - Number 18 - April 2, 2009. 32 pages.

Prospectus, April 1, 2009, Levi Norman, Aaron Partridge, Sean Hermann, Patrick Wood, Anthony Burkert, Chuck Shepherd, Chrissie Mckenney, Cassandra Cunningham, Rachel Rosenberger, Nada Youssef, John Bouvet

Prospectus 2009

No abstract provided.

Obesity And Magazines: A Frame Analysis Of The Top Three Circulating Magazines, Sarah K. Doxey

Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses

Over the past two decades the rate of obesity has increased dramatically in the United States. Awareness of obesity as a public health issue has garnered more attention with American mass media. The purpose of this research study is to determine how the top three circulating magazines in America frame the issue of obesity in relationship to cause and solution and to determine the frame used to present the information to the readers. This qualitative study uses frame analysis to identify dominant frames within these news magazines from November 1, 2006 through November 1, 2008. Results indicate that the magazines …

The Legacy, March 25, 2009, Lindenwood University

The Legacy (2007-2018)

Student Newspaper of Lindenwood University

Spartan Daily, March 19, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 31

Prospectus, March 18, 2009, Cassandra Cunningham, Nada Youssef, Aaron Geiger, John Bouvet, Briana Stodden, Chuck Shepherd, Sean Hermann, Aaron Partridge, Levi Norman

Prospectus 2009

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, March 5, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 23

Spartan Daily, February 26, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 19

Spartan Daily, February 23, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 16

Spartan Daily, February 18, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 14

Spartan Daily, February 11, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 10

Prescribed Reading: February 2009, Centracare Clinic

Prescribed Reading

• Physician dedicates life to patients, profession
• Kulus recognized as Physician of Excellence
• Welcome to our new physician
• Employees of the quarter recognized
• Clinic participates in national Hib screening
• Kudos to….
• Condolences to…..
• Congratulations to . . .
• Blue Cross Blue Shield recognizes performance
• Earn dollars toward your HRA balance\
• CentraCare helps to develop Brainerd heart program
• Recognition for Years of Service
• Celebrate Day of Dance - Feb. 26

The Beacon - Vol 7 No. 7 - January 30, 2009, Merrimack College

The Beacon

The Beacon - the student newspaper of Merrimack College. Volume 7, Number 7 - January 30, 2009. 12 pages

The Guardian, January 28, 2009, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twelve page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

The Guardian, January 28, 2009, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Twelve page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

The Guardian, January 21, 2009, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Eleven page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 41 No. 6, January 16, 2009

Central Florida Future

UnCover Fridays; A story with a bite; Plus: Heavy and light night; Brett Dennen gets social; Laser beam team shines; Definitions; Abolitionist urges action; The secret life of empty cans; Aluminum can history.

Central Florida Future, Vol. 41 No. 5, January 14, 2009

Central Florida Future

More budget cuts could be coming; Faculty feeling the strain; A fare price to pay; Rising fares cost commuting students 25 cents more a ride; New fare prices; Infections may cause cancer; SGA labs may use recycled paper; Recyclable paper material at UCF.