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An Exploration Of Communication Strategies For Effectively Organizing And Managing Collaborative Grant Writing Groups, Lisa Dopke Apr 2011

An Exploration Of Communication Strategies For Effectively Organizing And Managing Collaborative Grant Writing Groups, Lisa Dopke

Masters Theses

The present research explored approaches to collaborative grant writing, as little is known about the details or range of variation in the processes that are currently deployed by professionals working within this context. Findings were used to build a typology of the roles specific to collaborative grant writing groups, provide a discussion of ideal group composition and leadership, and to identify and suggest ten best practice strategies for organizing and managing group dynamics and tasks during the phases of the collaborative writing process.

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Prospectus, April 27, 2011, Kassy Coan, Josh Grube, Chuck Shepherd, Sean Hermann, Jake Godin, Markus Rodgers, Rod Lovett Apr 2011

Prospectus, April 27, 2011, Kassy Coan, Josh Grube, Chuck Shepherd, Sean Hermann, Jake Godin, Markus Rodgers, Rod Lovett

Prospectus 2011

YEAR-ROUND PELL GRANT ELIMINATED, Japanese Culture Club: Small Group, Big Heart, Parkland Students to Help Install LiveRoof System on Campus, Chuck Shepherd's News of the Weird, News From the Studio: The Latest from 88.7 WPCD, With Parents in Korea, Sis Becomes Mom, Will We Ever Be Able to Fight for a Common Goal Again?, Attack the Law, Not the Lawyer, Is Everybody Happy?, A Look into the World of Focus Testing, Shoes That Can Be Recycled, Real Men Wear Pink! Cobras Host Invitational for Breast Cancer Research, Heartland Takes Bite Out of PC Softball, Stay Safe

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The Legacy, April 27, 2011, Lindenwood University Apr 2011

The Legacy, April 27, 2011, Lindenwood University

The Legacy (2007-2018)

Student Newspaper of Lindenwood University

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The Antelope, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Apr 2011

The Antelope, University Of Nebraska At Kearney

The Antelope

No abstract provided.

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

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

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 45

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The Guardian, April 27, 2011, Wright State University Student Body Apr 2011

The Guardian, April 27, 2011, 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.

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The Cnn Effect: Mass Media And Humanitarian Aid, Jared R. Bredeson Apr 2011

The Cnn Effect: Mass Media And Humanitarian Aid, Jared R. Bredeson

Senior Honors Theses

Mass media have great power and great responsibility. The CNN Effect states that when news media broadcast emotionally driven stories of human crisis, this provokes a major response by domestic audiences and political elites. This power to influence public policy can help save people from danger and even death. Acts of massive genocide were committed in Rwanda and Darfur. Because the media failed to act quickly and report accurately on these situations, many people lost their lives due to slow international reaction. News media need to learn from these tragic mistakes and never let genocide go on unnoticed by those …

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

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

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 44

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs Apr 2011

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

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The Prospector, April 26, 2011, Utep Student Publications Apr 2011

The Prospector, April 26, 2011, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: Burglaries Increase

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Columbia Chronicle (04/25/2011), Columbia College Chicago Apr 2011

Columbia Chronicle (04/25/2011), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle (student newspaper)

Student newspaper from April 25, 2011 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 48 pages and is listed as Volume 46, Number 28. Cover story: "Fire at Buckingham" Editor-in-Chief: Spencer Roush

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

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

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 43

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Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs Apr 2011

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 86, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

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Communicating During Crisis: A Case Study Of The 2010 Bp Gulf Oil Spill, Aubrey Nichole Villines Apr 2011

Communicating During Crisis: A Case Study Of The 2010 Bp Gulf Oil Spill, Aubrey Nichole Villines

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Collection

Crisis communication is an integral aspect of public relations that can have either positive or negative repercussions based upon the action that an organization responds. The manner in which an organization handles a crisis determines financial implications that may ensue, public perception and reputation of the organization, as well as the overall success or failure of the organization in the future. Consequently, Timothy Coombs asserts that the best crisis communication practice is to respond quickly, accurately, and consistently (Coombs, 2010: 28). Other scholars concur and add supplementary techniques which emphasize preparedness and responsibility. The present study was conducted to identify …

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Why Anonymous Sources Are Used: Inside The Different Situations Calling For Reporter-Source Confidentiality, Erich Eisenach Apr 2011

Why Anonymous Sources Are Used: Inside The Different Situations Calling For Reporter-Source Confidentiality, Erich Eisenach

College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Theses

Anonymous sources for years have been a hard thing for editors to figure out.  In journalism, they’re the kind of factor that editors can’t live with, and yet they can’t live without.  That’s because for years, anonymous sources have been critical to the completion of many major stories.  Some of the situations they are used in are obvious, and yet some are not so obvious.  In the thesis below, which includes material from two of the most veteran journalists within Nebraska borders, I talk about anonymous sources and why they are used in certain situations.  Here, I acknowledge the people …

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V. 78, Issue 33, April 22, 2011 Apr 2011

V. 78, Issue 33, April 22, 2011

Archway (1946-2020)

No abstract provided.

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

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

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 42

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Second Life Virtual Universities: A Visual Analysis, Zeenath Haniff Apr 2011

Second Life Virtual Universities: A Visual Analysis, Zeenath Haniff

Graduate Research Symposium (2010 - 2017)

General academic objectives include producing an educational experience that is engaging, interactive, collaborative, experiential and productive. The goal is to promote learner engagement through the visual power of a newly adopted medium in education – universities in the multi-user virtual environment (MUVE) of Second Life. Attributes of the virtual reality aid visual learning in the online environment: (1) computer-generated content, (2) three-dimensional graphics, and (3) interactivity. Visual renditions of campus buildings and fellow students as avatars emotionally connect students to feel a sense of presence and community within the virtual learning platform. Additionally, the ability to see and hear their …

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Facebook And The Police: Communication In The Social Networking Era, Mari Sakiyama, Deborah K. Shaffer, Joel D. Lieberman Apr 2011

Facebook And The Police: Communication In The Social Networking Era, Mari Sakiyama, Deborah K. Shaffer, Joel D. Lieberman

Graduate Research Symposium (2010 - 2017)

An increasing number of police departments are using Facebook to communicate with the public. As with any emerging communications technology, there is considerable variation in the usage of this medium. This study reports the results of a content analysis designed to determine how police departments are using Facebook.

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What Is Conservatism?, Heidi Peters Apr 2011

What Is Conservatism?, Heidi Peters

Graduate Research Symposium (2010 - 2017)

The re-branding of the right manifested itself in conservative movements and gatherings across the country in-between 2008 & 2010. One of those events included Glenn Beck's Restoring Honor Rally on August 28, 2010. This research project is a case study that illustrates how the conservative political ideology is defined and rejuvenated after massive defeat.

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Imagined Interactions As A Link To Political Talk, Megan Lambertz Apr 2011

Imagined Interactions As A Link To Political Talk, Megan Lambertz

Graduate Research Symposium (2010 - 2017)

The current study examined individuals' imagined interactions (IIs) regarding conversations about politics with family members. Researchers wanted to know the content and forms of IIs about politics with a family member and if participants of different family types differered on their use of II functions and II characteristics.

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Prospectus, April 20, 2011, Kelley Heaney, Kassy Coan, Chuck Shepherd, Josh Grube, Kelley Heaney, Markus Rodgers Apr 2011

Prospectus, April 20, 2011, Kelley Heaney, Kassy Coan, Chuck Shepherd, Josh Grube, Kelley Heaney, Markus Rodgers

Prospectus 2011

EARTH WEEK: ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION, Empty Bowls Fundraiser: Feeding Local Youth, Chuck Shepherd's News of the Weird, Q & A With Eddie Argos from Art Brut, PCSEA Prepares, Excites Students for Education, Colleges Price Out Middle Class: Even Best and Brightest Can Afford It, How the 'Wild West' of the Seas was Won, Commencement Speakers Shouldn't Cash In, Behind the Scenes (Part One): The Parkland Print Shop, Game Review: Fight Night Champion, Recent Turmoil Doesn't Rattle the Snakes

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Nor'easter News Volume 4 Issue 12, Nor'easter News Staff Apr 2011

Nor'easter News Volume 4 Issue 12, Nor'easter News Staff

Nor'easter News

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

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Corporate Social Responsibility (Csr) Is The New Driver For An Ethical Public Relations Function, Lilia Cecconi Apr 2011

Corporate Social Responsibility (Csr) Is The New Driver For An Ethical Public Relations Function, Lilia Cecconi

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

Coombs and Holladay note that “Effective public relations can be a valuable part of strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). However, superficial CSR practice will result in a superficial CSR communication.” (Coombs and Holladay, 2010, 275) These authors further believe that “Public relations can help corporations to identify and promote partnerships with committed publics (typically activist groups).” This study explored the presence of CSR as mentioned on five corporate websites: Coca Cola, Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Nike, and Corona. For the study, an instrument measuring website characteristics was used to provide a benchmark for comparing the five websites. Finally, each website was examined …

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The Social Interpretation Of Interpersonal Communication Through A Global Perspective: A Valpo Sports Team Case Study, Stefan Antonijevic Apr 2011

The Social Interpretation Of Interpersonal Communication Through A Global Perspective: A Valpo Sports Team Case Study, Stefan Antonijevic

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

The social interpretation of interpersonal communication through a global perspective provides insights into human adaptation. By focusing on the cultural adaptations of members of sports teams, one can view the amazing variety of approaches to the adaptation process. This study identified sports teams at Valparaiso University having a mix of cultures especially global in origin. Through interviews and focus groups, these global representatives of various cultures described the ways the teams have developed their mutual adaptation approaches. The theories of Speech Act, Social Constructionism, and Internationalism were primarily taken from the Hansen-Horn and Neff text: Public Relations: From Theory to …

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Assessing Nationally Affiliated Student Prssa Agencies: An Approach To Developing Team Leadership, Alexandria Moulchin Apr 2011

Assessing Nationally Affiliated Student Prssa Agencies: An Approach To Developing Team Leadership, Alexandria Moulchin

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

Nineteen Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) student agencies have met the standards to be recognized as officially affiliated student agencies. Valparaiso University's PRSSA student agency, SPARK, has been nationally recognized since 2009. This means that the Valpo SPARK chapter met professional standards set for nationally recognized student agencies. The study compared and contrasted nineteen nationally affiliated student agencies on the following criteria: 1) student agency infrastructure, 2) team development process, 3) level of client case, and 4) overall leadership elements in the program. Through interviews (e-mail and/or telephone) and analysis of PRSSA and communication websites, the data established …

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Whose Turf? Public Relations And Marketing In Social Media, Katie Davis Apr 2011

Whose Turf? Public Relations And Marketing In Social Media, Katie Davis

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

Organizations have found Twitter and Facebook to be the most effective way to converse with audiences. Current positions now require new skills to understand, shape, and engage with social networks and online communities. This study examines how organizations structure the management of social media. As the field develops, it is crucial to understand the current trends. By surveying the perception of social media management, one can better understand how organizations will handle digital communication in the future. Professionals were categorized into six professional specialties: Public Relations Agency, Marketing Agency, Corporate Public Relations, Corporate Marketing, Non-Profit Public Relations, and Non-Profit Marketing. …

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Choosing Valpo: Study On The Impact Of Digital Relationships, Kevin Brown, Marie Branum, Torie Brewton, Amanda Cortese, Alexandria Moulchin, Tyler Poland, Martha Ramette, Rochelle Nicole Reinhart, Peter Volmut, Natalie Zibolski Apr 2011

Choosing Valpo: Study On The Impact Of Digital Relationships, Kevin Brown, Marie Branum, Torie Brewton, Amanda Cortese, Alexandria Moulchin, Tyler Poland, Martha Ramette, Rochelle Nicole Reinhart, Peter Volmut, Natalie Zibolski

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

Prospective college students, often early adapters of technological advances, seek information from digital sources when making a college decision. Different social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, are among the tools that prospective students use. Universities are beginning to implement these tools to build relationships with prospective students. Valparaiso University, too, is adapting to this new technology. The University has a digital presence through its Facebook and Twitter accounts, a YouTube.com channel, and a comprehensive webpage. The primary focus of this study is to see if a relationship is being built between Valparaiso University and its prospective students through …

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Modern Public Relations Strategies: Revisiting Wheatley & Timmons’ 1994 First Alert Campaign, Victoria Brewton, Ricky Hoffman, Megan Hohenstein, Ryan Myers, Martha Ramette Apr 2011

Modern Public Relations Strategies: Revisiting Wheatley & Timmons’ 1994 First Alert Campaign, Victoria Brewton, Ricky Hoffman, Megan Hohenstein, Ryan Myers, Martha Ramette

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

Our interest in this subject came after visiting Wheatley & Timmons, a public relations firm headquartered in Chicago, IL. The firm launched an extremely successful public relations campaign for First Alert in 1994. Our public relations class was asked to design an innovative campaign aimed at spreading awareness about carbon monoxide poisoning, acting as though no one had ever heard of it. The facts about deaths related to carbon monoxide are shocking. We had a lot of questions to answer, such as: How much do people really know, what are the most effective techniques for spreading general awareness, and what …

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Community Perceptions Of Valparaiso University, Marie Branum Apr 2011

Community Perceptions Of Valparaiso University, Marie Branum

Symposium on Research and Creative Expression (SORCE)

Community relations is vital to an organization. Valparaiso University relies on the relationships within the community. For example, the university has a Town and Gown Committee representing the community and the university. This study surveys members of the Valparaiso community to assess the relationships and involvement of community members with the university. A survey was developed to measure attendance at various sporting events, art presentations, the chapel, the library, the union, and special presentations on campus. The questionnaire looked at how well the community was informed about events and asked to rate on a Likert Scale the image of Valparaiso …

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