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To Tell The Truth: The Credibility Of Cable News Networks In An Era Of Increasingly Partisan Political News Coverage, Christopher Jadick

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The credibility of the American news media is increasingly under fire. Despite an exponential expansion of information available in the digital media era, increased political news coverage and commentary has brought growing apprehension over how much of today’s news can be trusted and believed. 24-hour cable news channels are among the media most often subject to this criticism. At the same time, the media operates under First Amendment freedom of press protection, a constitutional guarantee granted with the understanding that democracy can only succeed when its citizens are well informed. In the great experiment of our republic, a freely functioning …

Prospectus, June 7, 2017, Parkland College, Evyjo M. Compton, Greg Gancarz, Emma Gray, Derian Silva

Prospectus 2017

Frequent fire alarms leave Parkland-goers curious about the cause; Planetarium introduces new shows, continues previous productions for summer; Prospectus attends 2017's Summer Camp festival; Summer for Parkland students and Champaign-Urbana;

Black Models Matter: Challenging The Racism Of Aesthetics And The Facade Of Inclusion In The Fashion Industry, Scarlett L. Newman

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

The global fashion market is expanding every day, but often, the global fashion runways do not reflect that reality. On average, black models make up for six percent of models used on the runway during the fashion month calendar. This small percentage is also mirrored in advertisements and editorials featured in popular fashion magazines. In the 1970s, black models were met with great opportunities, and that success trickled down into the 1980s and the 1990s. As the 90s came to a close, top designers opted for an aesthetic that ultimately excluded models of color, but black models beared the brunt …

Annual Report, 2016-17, University Of Mississippi. School Of Journalism And New Media, Will Norton Jr.

Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

The Failure Of News Media Agenda-Setting On Cannabis, Amanda Cranston

Journalism

This study uses the agenda-setting theory (McCombs & Shaw, 1972, p. 176) to examine the various aspects of cannabis coverage in the news media and how news media have presented cannabis and the numerous debates over cannabis uses. Cannabis has been a focus of U.S. news media since the 19th century and has been historically misrepresented in national and local news media. More recently, the U.S. has seen a great shift in the public’s attitude towards cannabis. With more and more states legalizing medical and even recreational use, news media are surging to meet the demands of its publics, even …

Modernizing A Podcast Media Organization Via Social And New Media Rebranding Methods, Randi A. Hair

Journalism

The following study and subsequent public relations campaign is intended to explore the difficulties, opportunities, caveats and all facets of transitioning a traditional travel media organization to new media. It unearths the pitfalls/barriers that naturally occur and aggregate over time when an organization or journalist (specifically “Journeys of Discovery with Tom Wilmer” in this scenario) has not adapted nor altered their practices for changing common practices in the media industries. In this campaign, journalist Thomas Wilmer is seeking to increase his podcast audience and digital presence.

The research conducted for this study is two-fold. Firstly, the research demonstrates best practices …

The Trump Presidency And The Press, John M. Greabe

Law Faculty Scholarship

[Excerpt] "It is not difficult to understand why presidents frequently voice frustration with the press. Imagine being subjected to critical analysis 24/7 by reporters, bloggers and pundits who often lack complete and accurate information but face competitive pressure to publish quickly."

Spartan Daily, May 11, 2017, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2017

Volume 148, Issue 43

Spartan Daily, May 10, 2017, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2017

Volume 148, Issue 42

Prospectus, May 10, 2017, Parkland College, Evyjo M. Compton, Alex Davidson, Peter Floess, Greg Gancarz, Destiny Norris, David Saveanu, Derian Silva

Prospectus 2017

Parkland offers to help those affected by sexual assault; The French department at Parkland is teaching a worldwide language; Plant sale to benefit Parkland horticulture and greenhouse; Champaign County History Museum has grand reopening; Wind Ensemble, Chamber Singers perform for "A Dream within a Dream"; Parkland single mothers balance parenthood and education;

Spartan Daily, May 9, 2017, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2017

Volume 148, Issue 41

Columbia Chronicle (05/08/2017 - Supplement), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

A special section of the student newspaper from May 8, 2017 entitled Congratulate your 2017 Graduate. This issue is 32 pages.

Columbia Chronicle (05/08/2017), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from May 8, 2017 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 52, Issue 30. Cover story: "'Student center vision debuted" Editor-in-Chief: Megan Bennett

Politics And Journalists' Language, Aaron Barlow

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

News Media Bias And The Syrian Refugee Crisis, Marisa S. Campanella

Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019

Since 2011, turmoil has erupted in Syria causing the displacement of many individuals now seeking refuge. It has impacted other areas of the world, filling the media with stories of daily events surrounding the initial attacks. The increase in media coverage of the Syrian refugee crisis led me to question whether the stories in the news were accurate representations of what was actually happening. I chose to compare two distinct sources of news in a content analysis, Fox News and CNN, to see whether there was a discrepancy in how they reported the same topics. After analyzing seven articles from …

Chimes: May 5, 2017, Calvin College

Chimes

Q&A: Alvin Plantinga by Josh Parks & Kathryn Mae Post

Calvin's use of adjuncts increasing, still below average by Josh Parks

Political convention explores diverse views by Kathryn Mae Post

Just Citizenship series encourages civic engagement by Peter Ford

Johnny's corner set aside for commuters by Julia McKee

Student presidential race a close call by Juliana Ludema

Explosions in the Sky concert ignites the CFAC Auditorium by Jordan Peterson

Calvin and the kingdom of God by Nathan Stripp

The Cowl - V.81-N.24 - May 4, 2017

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 81, Number 24 - May 4, 2017. 32 pages.

Spartan Daily, May 4, 2017, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2017

Volume 148, Issue 40

Prospectus, May 3, 2017, Parkland College, Evyjo M. Compton, Peter Floess, Greg Gancarz, Emma Gray, Destiny Norris, David Saveanu, Derian Silva

Prospectus 2017

14th annual David Jones persuasive speech contest held at Parkland; Transfer help available from Admissions and Records office; Local review: Global Wednesdays at Slivercreek; Exile on Main honors Record Store Day with its own event; Music to Parkland College's 50th anniversary; Parkland hosts 18th annual car show;

The Rattler (Volume 105, Issue 4, Edition 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

Spartan Daily, May 3, 2017, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2017

Volume 148, Issue 39

The Prospector, May 2, 2017, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: The Graduation Issue

Spartan Daily, May 2, 2017, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2017

Volume 148, Issue 38

Columbia Chronicle (05/01/2017), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from May 1, 2017 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 52, Issue 29. Cover story: "'Ameya Pawar: Trump, Rauner are pitting us against one another" Editor-in-Chief: Megan Bennett

Journalism In The Digital Age: The Adaptation Of Facebook Live In News Organizations, Brittany Stephanis

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

Given the prevalence of technology and the ability to go live on mobile phones, journalists and news organizations alike are learning why Facebook Live is such an important tool. As part of my research, I found online articles explaining the impact Facebook Live has had on the journalism industry and interviewed three different experts on the subject. In doing so, I was able to demonstrate the perspectives of someone from network news, a print and online publication, as well as a well-versed academic. My short documentary covers the rise of “fake news” and citizen journalism on the social media platform. …

The Policy And Personal Motivations Behind The Endorsement Of Donald Trump By Four Evangelical Endorsers., Benjamin F Hachten

College of Arts & Sciences Senior Theses

When it comes to the political realm, evangelicals often support candidates whose moral values and stances on social issues align with their religious preferences. Given the coalitions between evangelical leaders and Republican politicians dating back to the late 1970s, the fact that evangelical leaders would endorse the Republican presidential candidate in the 2016 election cycle would not have been an issue of contention had that candidate not been Donald Trump, a man whose rhetoric and actions were, at times, antithetical to evangelical Christianity. Although many evangelical leaders denounced Trump and encouraged their supporters to do the same, some leaders of …

Media Framing And Public Opinion Of Refugees: News Coverage Of Hungarian Refugees, 1956-57., Cecelia M. Hunt

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines how United States news media framed Hungarian refugees of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. It begins with a historical overview of the revolution and an explanation of how the media have framed other refugee groups and influenced American public opinion by doing so. Then the thesis explains how 713 news articles, coded for attributes and value frames, described Hungarian refugees from November 1956 until December 1957. American news media framed Hungarian refugees in a positive way, which matched the positive American public opinion of this particular refugee group. The thesis is divided into five chapters. Chapter one introduces …

A City Room Of One's Own: Elizabeth Jordan, Henry James, And The New Woman Journalist, James Hunter Plummer

Department of English: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

This thesis considers the portrayal of the female journalist in the works of Elizabeth Jordan and Henry James. In 1898, Jordan, a journalist and editor herself, published Tales of the City Room, a collection of interconnected short stories that depict a close and supportive community of female journalists. It is, overall, a positive portrayal of female journalists by a female journalist. James, on the other hand, uses the female journalists in The Portrait of a Lady, “Flickerbridge,” and “The Papers” to show his discomfort toward New Journalism and the New Woman of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. These …

Forward Myth: Military Public Relations And The Domestic Base Newspaper 1941-1981, Willie R. Tubbs

Dissertations

This dissertation explores the evolution of domestic military base newspapers from 1941-1981, a timeframe that encapsulates the Second World War, Korean War, and Vietnam War, as well as interwar and postwar years. While called “newspapers,” the United States military designed these publications to be a hybrid of traditional news and public relations. This dissertation focuses on three primary aspects of these newspapers: the evolution of the format, style, and function of these papers; the messages editors and writers crafted for and about the “common” soldier and American; and the messages for and about members of the non-majority group.

Sometimes printed …

A Most Violent Game: A Framing Study On The Media’S Coverage Of Concussions And Injuries In Sports, Theodore P. Schwartz Ii

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The following is a study on the effects of framing the topic of concussions in the sports media. The study examined the differences between “perceptions of seriousness” of concussions based on two article conditions and how men and women, athletes and non-athletes, sports fans and non-sports fans all viewed the seriousness of concussions. Other variables of analysis included testing participants for their emotional empathy and aggressiveness in relation to their views on concussions. The findings of the study did not confirm most of the hypotheses, but the major hypothesis was supported. For participants who read the “serious” article condition, they …