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Media Insensitivity To People Of Color: A Comparison And Contrast Of How African Americans Are Portrayed In Mainstream Media To White Americans, Tyler Carter

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

July 13, 2013, I in my great-grandmother’s house with my eyes glued to CNN waiting to see George Zimmerman charged in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. After the verdict of not guilty was read, I remember tuning into social media and seeing people who looked like me tweet about how disappointed they were in the “system.” Leading up to the Zimmerman trial, I paid attention to how mainstream media intentionally tried to defame Trayvon Martin’s character. Headlines read “Trayvon Martin was a weed smoker” and “Martin was suspended from school.” Fast-forward to August 5, 2014, a teen by the …

Objectivity And The Role Of Journalism In Democratic Societies, Tyler Sonnemaker

CMC Senior Theses

In this essay, I argue that the institution of journalism plays a vital role in informing citizens of a deliberative democratic society, and that to effectively fulfill this role, journalists must report the news objectively. I first examine the historical evolution of objectivity as it pertains to journalism. Then, I elaborate on some of the philosophical concepts that provide the foundation for objectivity. Next, I introduce John Rawls’ idea of public reason, which provides an improved understanding of the role of journalism within a democratic society. I claim from this that journalism must re-envision its role as guardian of the …

Critical Champions Or Careless Condemners? Exploring News Media Constructions In Cases Of Wrongful Conviction, Katherine Rozad

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Countless incidences occur throughout the world each and every day. However, only a few of these occurrences are deemed newsworthy by the media. One area of information quite often categorized as “newsworthy” is that surrounding crime. Within crime-related news coverage are occasionally cases of wrongful conviction – miscarriages of justice in which the innocent are labeled “guilty” and wrongly punished. Despite decades of research in both the areas of crime and media, as well as wrongful conviction studies, no research to date has examined the way that cases of wrongful conviction are constructed in the media from the beginnings of …

A Tapestry Of War: Three Veterans' Stories, Clancy Lane Smith

Honors Theses

The purpose of this thesis is to record and preserve the memories of American war veterans living in the Oxford area. The researcher interviewed local veterans and recorded their recollections in a narrative way, similar to how a feature story is written for publication in a newspaper or magazine. The results of this project demonstrate the stark contrast in a veterans' experiences based on differences in background, faith, family and decision-making. The stories are written so that they might be passed on to future generations.

Millennial Specific Techniques For Nonprofit Marketing Communications: A Messaging Study For World Relief, Taylor M. Davenport

Honors Theses

Nonprofit organizations are quickly catching up to for profit companies in their marketing communications endeavors. World Relief, a faith-based nonprofit organization that strives to empower the vulnerable, is one of those organizations. While they have made huge strides in recent years, they are missing the mark when it comes to reaching millennials. This thesis sought to research effective millennial specific messaging techniques and implement an integrated marketing communications (IMC) campaign using the findings. This thesis compiles research on millennials from the Pew Research Center and other sources as a background for primary research. A survey and focus group were conducted …

An Examination Of Crisis Communications At Major Mississippi Universities, Virginia W. Mayo

Honors Theses

This thesis will examine current theory in how to prepare for, handle and communicate in a crisis supported by extensive research. The first chapter includes case studies from other college campuses, the importance of a crisis management plan, and dealing with the media in crisis situations. Next, the crisis communications theories will be applied to three major Mississippi universities through examination from interviews and the study of past crises at these universities. Interviews were conducted via email and in person, depending on the location of the school. The three Mississippi universities examined are The University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi State …

Soul Food: An Interpretation Of The History, Significance And Southern Roots Of The American Cuisine, Sarah Bracy Penn

Honors Theses

This thesis is a collection of stories in which I explored several facets of soul food, the cuisine of the American South. It uses soul food as a prism to view the cuisine's connections to race, politics, economics, class, history and social consequences. Rather than write an academic paper, I presented my findings in a series of articles based on live interviews with food historians, culinary writers, entrepreneurs and chefs. I also examined various books, articles and blogs written by these culinary writers. This is not a comprehensive history of the cuisine, nor does it attempt to take sides with …

Jour 3300: Survey Of Advertising (Syllabus), R. Spielberger

Journalism and Strategic Media Syllabi Archive

Course Description: Exploration of creative function of advertising; emphasis on role of media.

Jour 3400: Introduction To Public Relations (Syllabus), Melissa Janoske

Journalism and Strategic Media Syllabi Archive

Course Description: Development, scope and modern role of public relations; emphasis on problem solving, lectures and application of major public relations tools and practices.

Jour 3130: Feature Writing (Syllabus), R. Spielberger

Journalism and Strategic Media Syllabi Archive

Course Description: Advanced practice in writing, publishing feature stories for magazines and newspapers and the Web; finding and developing publishable ideas; freelance techniques; advanced reporting skills; writing techniques with emphasis on leads, endings, description, effective use of anecdotes and quotations; critiques of student work.

Jour 3160: Food Writing (Syllabus), Pamela Denney

Journalism and Strategic Media Syllabi Archive

Course Description: Students will learn to cover the specialized niche of food writing by producing stories, both long and short form, and developing new media content for print and online publications.

Jour 3300: Survey Of Advertising (Syllabus), R. Spielberger

Journalism and Strategic Media Syllabi Archive

Course Description: Exploration of creative function of advertising; emphasis on role of media.

Jour 3300: Survey Of Advertising (Syllabus), R. Spielberger

Journalism and Strategic Media Syllabi Archive

Course Description: Exploration of creative function of advertising; emphasis on role of media.

Jour 4421: Crisis Communication In Public Relations (Syllabus), Melissa Janoske

Journalism and Strategic Media Syllabi Archive

Course Description: Explores theories and research related to public relations communication before, during and after a crisis; examines the fundamentals of organizational communication, crisis management and strategic planning.

Jour 6421: Crisis Communication In Public Relation (Syllabus), Melissa Janoske

Journalism and Strategic Media Syllabi Archive

Course Description: Explores theories and research related to public relations communication before, during and after a crisis; examines the fundamentals of organizational communication, crisis management and strategic planning.

Teaching Business And Economic Journalism: Fresh Approaches, Joseph Weber

College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Faculty Publications

Teachers of business and economic journalism are developing creative approaches to attracting students and educating them in a field many find daunting. To recruit, some avoid using the terms business or economic in course titles, preferring financial basics and financial literacy. Many use novel classroom techniques: to educate students about stock markets, for instance, some set up competitions where students vie to develop the most profitable portfolio. Provocative videos, cleverly developed assignments and trips to business-news sites are highlights in some courses. This article reviews approaches by a broad array of teachers.

Tracking Onslow: A Community In Transition. Edition 6, Mid 2015, Karma Barndon, Kayt Davies, Sarah Wright

Tracking Onslow: a community in transition

As far as I know, this is the final edition of Tracking Onslow. Back in 2012 a collaboration was born between Edith Cowan University and the Shire of Ashburton. We agreed to make a series of six magazines over three years in order to track the impact of the gas hubs on the Onslow community. The deal required an understanding on the part of the Shire that the journalism in the magazine would be independent. This magazine is not a PR tool for the shire, for Chevron, for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, or for any particular group in …

Red Dirt Writing: Journalism, Foucault And The Transformation Of Onslow, Karma Louise Barndon

Theses : Honours

The remote town of Onslow in the Pilbara region of WA plays host to two massive liquefied natural gas plants that will contribute billions to the state and national economy over the next 50 years. Recognising the importance of creating a first draft of history, the Tracking Onslow project was launched in 2012 by ECU and the Shire of Ashburton, to use journalism as a research methodology to document physical changes in the town and changing community perceptions about the gas plants and the companies that run them. The project produced six magazines over a three-year period. This practice-led thesis …

Winona Currents Annual Report 2014, University Advancement - Winona State University

Winona Currents

This magazine published by Winona State University’s University Advancement was intended to inform WSU Alumni, students, faculty, staff and the greater community about Alumni and the university. Winona Currents Annual Report for 2014.

The Cowl - V.79 - N.13 - Dec 11, 2014

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol 79 - No. 13 - December 11, 2014. 28 pages.

Spartan Daily, December 10, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 143, Issue 41

Columbia Chronicle (12/08/2014), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from December 8, 2014 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 44 pages and is listed as Volume 50, Number 15. Cover story: "Final roundtable wraps up feedback phase" Editor-in-Chief: Tyler Eagle

Spartan Daily, December 4, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 143, Issue 39

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 27, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Voorhees, Jessica. WKU Seeks Reaccreditation Decision to Come Next December – Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges
• Holloway, Kae & Trey Crumbie. Fall-to-Fall Enrollment Numbers Decrease
• Brown, Leah. Students Prepare for Finals Week
• Harney, LaShana. Student Government Association Passes Alcohol Resolution During Final Meeting
• Brown, Leah. Social Justice Group Seeks to Educate Students – Coalition for Social Justice
• Editorial Cartoon Fire Safety Statistics
• Ransdell, Gary. Ransdell’s Words on Fire Tragedy – Tyler English
• Parker, Jacob. Holidays Offer Time for Reflection
• Holiday on the Hill Photos – …

The Cowl - V.79 - N.12 - Dec 4, 2014

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Vol 79 - No. 12 - December 4, 2014. 24 pages.

Spartan Daily, December 3, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 143, Issue 38

Spartan Daily, December 2, 2014, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 143, Issue 37

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 90, No. 26, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Voorhees, Jessica. Veteran Students Adjust to College Life – Soldiers, Chris Parker
• Harney, LaShana. College of Health & Human Services Dean Search to Conclude
• Williams, Kyle. W-K-Upset – Football
• Harney, LaShana. Student Government Association Resolution Supports Amending Alcohol Policy
• Editorial Cartoon Student Publications Dumptruck
• Tree Toppers: College Heights Herald Christmas Gifts
• Laves, Karl. How to Prepare for Successful Finals Week
• Pointer, Alyssa. Toppers Tournament Photos – Volleyball
• Henderson, Andrew. All Spruced Up – Christmas Trees, Morgan’s Fresh Cut Trees
• French, Jackson. Double Feature – Movies
• Jessie, Stephanie. AAMBGA Works …

The Legacy, December 2, 2014, Lindenwood University

The Legacy (2007-2018)

Student Newspaper of Lindenwood University

The Prospector, December 2, 2014, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Graduation Issue

Headline: The Roots of Education are Bitter but the Fruit is Sweet