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Media Representation Of The Disabled : A Critical Discourse Approach., Ang Pei Soo

Student Works (2010-2019)

This dissertation analyses the media representation of the social images of the disabled community in Malaysia using a critical discourse approach. It involves an analysis of 179 texts from a mainstream press, The Star, dated 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005. Adopting Norman Fairclough’s 3-Dimensional framework (1995), the study examines the textual and intertextual features of texts. The former focuses on lexical choices namely euphemism, evaluative terms and metaphorical expressions; the latter reviews the inclusion of discourse representation and the texturing of charity discourse in news and articles published. Findings reveal that the disabled self has been misrepresented by …

Student Perceptions Of Digital Textbooks In A College Nursing Program, Alan D. Eno

College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Theses

The purpose of this research was to study the use of digital textbooks in a small liberal arts college. The research was a mixed methods descriptive study using a pre and post survey to determine student perceptions of the technology. Findings indicated that students needed training in the installation and use of digital textbooks. Findings also indicated the need for further research into what students understand about using digital textbooks. Recommendations are for the college to institute training sessions to teach students how to use the digital textbooks.

A Narrative Analysis Of Climate Change Coverage In The New York Times, 1988-2008: Social Responsibility And Weight-Of-Evidence Reporting, Valerie Marie Valentine

Master's Theses (2009 -)

Drawing on narrative analysis, this study uncovers the metanarrative that served to structure the coverage of global warming as it appeared in The New York Times over a 20-year period. This analysis indicates that The New York Times used weight-of-evidence reporting over time to underpin the architecture of the metastory, in contrast to traditional objective reporting. Weight-of-evidence reporting is recommended as a method of incorporating the majority voice of science by de-emphasizing what is considered untrue, rather than giving it the same merit, while also documenting growing evidence. This finding is situated within the context of journalism ethics. The study …

Media Effects And Effectors A Study On The Possible Effects Of Media And The Intent Of Future Media Effectors To Use Media To Influence Others, Danielle Bringham

Senior Honors Theses

Almost everyone watches or listens to various forms of media every day, whether this comes in the form of television, radio, print, or movies. Not only is mostly everyone exposed to media, but also the typical American spends at least several hours a day in exposure to some kind of media. All this time Americans spend watching or listening to media raises the question: “If someone spends hours each day watching television or watching some other sort of media, is this going to have some sort of effect?” This study begins with a literature review of research which investigates the …

Agenda Setting And Framing In Hurricane Ike News, Sophie Harbert

Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses

News media have considerable ability to influence the public agenda. This thesis explores media agenda setting and framing in Hurricane Ike in order to infer whether the way disasters are covered in the news is a contributing factor in the lack of public attention on hurricane loss mitigation. The frequency and intensity of Atlantic hurricanes is increasing, placing residents along the U.S. Gulf Coast at greater risk, yet little has been done to try to reduce the impact from hurricanes. This study is grounded in agenda setting theory and utilized content analysis to examine newspaper coverage of Hurricane Ike in …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 21, April 1, 2010

Central Florida Future

Timeline to the budget vote; Uncover Thursdays; Playing Chicken; Plus: Info leaks from Chamber of Secrets; Column: Titanic issues; to live and die at sea; Earth Hour dims lights in Orlando; Political groups host debate; SGA Training: Last in a series; Freshman-only advisory group helps exec branch.

Prospectus, March 31, 2010, Patrick Wood, Merry Thomas, Chuck Shepherd, Tara Moon Christopher, Rachael Johns, Sean Hermann, Josh Grube

Prospectus 2010

FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM SERVES AS THEME FOR SENATOR DURBIN'S VISIT TO PARKLAND; Pros and cons of apartment amenities; Chuck Shepherd's News of the Weird; Manowar kills, other bands just play; A guide to apartment searching; The trouble with easy listening; If dinner is still twitching, don't eat it; Prospectus Pick: T.V.; 6 things that tell you it's time to see a doctor; Lynn O'Brien performs CD release concert at planetarium

The Guardian, March 31, 2010, 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.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 41, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Wilson, Laurel & Emily Ulber. Dean Kahler Resigns from Enrollment Management Position
• Snyder, Kristen. This Old House: Bowling Green Residents Restore Historic Homes – Emily Sharp, Bowling Green & Warren County Historic Preservation Board
• Historic Bowling Green
• Kriz, Lindsay. WKU Student Adopts Marine in Afghanistan – Lydia Kerr, Taylor Yontz, Afghan War 2001-2021
• Wilson, Laurel. Government to Control Student Loans – Legislation, Student Financial Aid, Direct Loan Program
• McIntyre, Scott. A Thousand Words – Esh Family, Mennonites, Automobile Accidents
• Wadley, Emily. Engagement Institute Opens in Garrett – Institute …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 20, March 29, 2010

Central Florida Future

New SGA cabinet in works; I want my GYMTV; Veterans continue to choose black, gold; Ceremony celebrates, remembers students.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 40, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Harris, Shakia. WKU Seeks Captionists, Interpreters – Student Disability Services, American Sign Language
• Wilson, Laurel & Shakia Harris. A Fair Chance: Job Fair Aims to Help Students Find Employment
• Resume Tips
• Duvall, Tessa. Colonial Court Ready to House 24 Scholars – Visiting Scholars Program
• Demirjian, Hanna. South Union Shaker Museum Offers View of the Past
• Wilson, Laurel. End to Ingrid Woods Lawsuit Against Western – Discrimination
• Wilson, Laurel. House, Senate Negotiating Budget – Legislation
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Return of Spring
• Bennett, Micah. Domestic Partner Benefits Issue …

Spartan Daily, March 25, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 31

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 19, March 25, 2010

Central Florida Future

ABT arrests 23 on St. Patty's Uncover Thursdays; Last at-bats; Plus: Rhapsodic restaurant, rhapsodic food; Column: Baseball's legendary moments; Student says mold caused health issues; SGA training: First in three-part series; Justice League readies judicial potentials; Study helps families make healthy choices.

Spartan Daily March 24, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 30

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 39, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Jenkins, Spencer. Friends: Ryan Skinner Was Role Model – Death
• Wadley, Emily. Candidates Face Off for Student Government Association Offices – Colton Jessie, Justin Thurman
• Wilson, Laurel. Job Seekers Hope Spring Job Fair Yields Results
• Snyder, Kristen. Western, City Officials Get Ready for Spring – Bowling Green Parks & Recreation
• Davis, Leslye. A Thousand Words – Glenda Tolliver, Coal Mining
• Harris, Shakia. Gary Ransdell to Get Provost Search Report This Week – Gordon Emslie, John de Castro, David Lee
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Computer Printers in Dorms …

Spartan Daily March 23, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 29

Spartan Daily March 22, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 28

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 18, March 22, 2010

Central Florida Future

ASF votes to cut MSC board; 2010 Orlando's best of the rest; New 'Z grade' option looked at for accused; Green Waves festival rocks into the night; Park and date change planned for Universal; Universal Knights.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Jenkins, Spencer. Student Dies After Shootout – Jonathan Skinner, Bank Robberies
• Greenwell, Zach. Ross Bjork Eyes Future as Athletic Director – Athletics
• Barczak, Mary. Shear Service: Western Community Members Shave Heads for Cancer Research – Omega Phi Alpha, St. Baldrick’s Day
• Harris, Shakia. Employees, Students Protest Decision – Benefits Committee, Gays, Health Insurance
• Wilson, Laurel. State House Budget Moves to Senate
• Duvall, Tessa. Campus Recycling Reaches All-time High – Sustainability, WKU Recycling
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Cyber Security
• Net IDon’t: NetIDs Cause Confusion & Should be Optional …

Ua12/2/1 Tournament Time, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special NCAA tournament edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Greenwell, Zach. Lady Tops Ready to Make Most of WNIT Bid – Women’s National Invitational Tournament, Basketball
• Claybourn, Cole. Western Fails to Meet Fans’ Expectations – Basketball
• NCAA Tournament Bracket
• Lintner, Jonathan. Western Misses Its Biggest Shot for Success – Basketball
• Lintner, Jonathan. Orlando Mendez-Valdez Still Succeeding – Basketball

Spartan Daily March 18, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 27

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 17, March 18, 2010

Central Florida Future

Demand for travel funds up; Uncover Thursdays; Orlando's finest places to eat; SGA races come with big price tag; Guests gain new admission options at RWC; Campus crime statistics open for analysis.

Spartan Daily March 17, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 26

Prospectus, March 17, 2010, Merry Thomas, Chuck Shepherd, Tara Moon Christopher, Isaac Mitchell, Shagun Pradhan

Prospectus 2010

5 TIPS TO ENSURE A PRODUCTIVE SPRING BREAK; In college dorms, a 'post-gender world'; Chuck Shepherd's News of the Weird; An experience unlike any other: the greatness of music festivals; 4 vital tacts about college financial aid; Prospectus Pick: Gorillaz Plastic Beach; Saudi Arabia struggles with child marriage; Medicine in the dark; The need for no-phone zones; Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know; Fun in the sun: sports and activities to keep occupied over break

Spartan Daily March 16, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 25

Central Florida Future, Vol. 42 No. 16, March 15, 2010

Central Florida Future

Knights head to Tallahassee; A wave of rock, for a cause; Librarian from UCF wins award, $2,000 prize; Ride the green waves; Students forced to find solutions to parking problem.

Spartan Daily March 15, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 24

Spartan Daily March 11, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 23

The Guardian, March 10, 2010, 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.

Spartan Daily March 10, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 134, Issue 22