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College Application: Broadcasting and Communication, 2006.
A college student's application to the broadcasting and communication department at Ryerson University in Canada.
956 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper gives a description of the college applicant. It highlights the
experiences that have been critical in shaping the applicant's understanding of broadcasting and television as team productions and describes the applicant's leadership qualities and technical skills. The paper also discusses an aspect of the Canadian communications industry in which the applicant is interested.
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"Although I am still a teenager, I have been fascinated with the fields of broadcasting and communication for as long as I can remember. It was as a freshman and sophomore in High School that I first studied television broadcasting as an academic subject; gaining knowledge of the range of television programming while also acquiring hands-on experience at live video production and post-production editing techniques. Later, as a participant in the Advanced Television Production course - a class recommended for those interested in careers in communications - I had the opportunity to work as a camera operator, video editor, writer and talent director. I am particularly proud that some of my packages, montages, and remotes were selected for broadcast on the school's morning announcements, as well as for air on the local cable channel."
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Narratological Analysis of Cache, 2008.
This paper presents a narratological analysis of the film "Cache", by writer and director Michael Haneke.
1,219 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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In this article, the writer studies the film 'Cache', by writer and director Michael Haneke, through a narratological analysis. The writer first provides a definition and analysis of narratology. The writer then notes that 'Cache' is a complex and ambiguous drama that readily makes itself available to narratological analysis due to its deceptively "simple" visual presentation and story structure, which in fact disguises a profoundly inventive underlying narrative approach reminiscent of Antonioni in its lack of closure and refusal to manipulate or pander to audience expectations. The writer concludes that Cache also plays with the ambiguity between the hermeneutic code and the proairetic code. The writer maintains that by allowing these two codes to interplay without well-defined closure, Haneke is able to provide his audience with an active role in the decipherment of the film's "text," a task which can continue long after the film has ended.
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"The opening fade-in to what appears to be a simple long-shot of the house front, held for an interminable amount of time, is in fact revealed to be a videotape of the house front being watched on their television by Georges and Anne. This identical shot, or shots very nearly identical to it, is repeated several times throughout the film. Other shots which appear at first to be ordinary omniscient narrator shots (such as Georges' first visit to Majid's apartment), turn out, when repeated minutes later in another context, to have been in fact point-of-view shots taken from the position of the mysterious voyeur's hidden video camera."
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Censorship of High School Newspapers, 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of censorship as it relates to newspapers and reporting within high schools.
1,055 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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In this article, the writer notes that censorship in the United States has always been a controversial issue in journalism, television and print media. However, the writer points out, the past two decades have witnessed the growing concern of censorship at the high school level. The writer discusses that journalistic censorship in high school, in many states, has been supported by the Supreme Court, stating that educational institutions are accountable for the information released to the students. The writer maintains that the main issue is the importance of maintaining constitutionality and upholding the right to speak freely about social issues that impact everyone, adults and teenagers alike. The writer concludes that in many cases, allowing high school newspapers to report on issues that impact the young community can increase awareness on the general health of the student body. Further, the writer maintains that while educators feel morally responsible and accountable for the information that students retain, it is their duty to be facilitators of education, rather than editors of information.
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"The constitution clearly states, as amended, that minors and adults alike are not to be subject to restriction of the Bill of Rights. Quite simply, censoring one type of journalistic media without monitoring another is a blatant double standard that does ignores the Supreme Courts ruling of the 1969 amendment. While educators argue that high school newspapers are part of the school curriculum and should be monitored and censored, reports indicate that the concepts of journalism taught in the classroom are not related to the real life issues that occur in the community. Controlling a newspaper's content also causes into the question the violation of constitutional liberties, and the notion that a high school newspaper's content is taught as part of a school's curriculum is off-base. Educational institutions are responsible for providing students with the necessary knowledge of fundamentals on a variety of topics. However, the Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeirer clearly shows an attempt to trump the ideas resulting from the application of journalism fundamentals."
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Contemporary Mass Media, 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of contemporary mass media and looks at who defines reality today.
3,412 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 155.95
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In this article the writer examines the influence the mass media exerts on the individual's perception of the world. This is done from the standpoint of social constructionism, a theory heavily influenced by Postmodernist thought. The paper posits that language is our basis for interpreting the world and because language is the product of a social process, the 'reality' we perceive is nothing more than a collective construct. Consequently, the writer maintains that whoever controls the transmission of language and the ideas and information it conveys shapes reality. Today much of this transmission is done by the mass media. The writer concludes that today the role of the mass media and the educational system in socialization is growing as the traditional family structure so instrumental in this process for thousands of years wanes.
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"Whenever we read, listen or watch one of the mass media, in other words, we become part of somebody else's agenda, a means to some outside entity's ends. So, at a profound level, we should be continuingly asking ourselves: do we do so willingly or unwittingly? Yet it is a question many rarely pose and fewer answer. Are we too busy, too complascent, or too indifferent to? Or are we simply too trusting? The aura of autheticity surrounding what we read, hear and see in the mass media may very well be lulling us into an uncritical acceptance of the messages imparted."
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Violence, the Media and Women, 2008.
A persuasive paper arguing that violence in the media promotes a violent society with a focus on violent women.
2,076 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 105.95
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This paper examines the allegations that the media is to blame for various random acts of violence. But is the media really to blame? The paper investigates this question, as well as the question of whether we can expect to see more females committing violent crimes, now that there has been an upsurge of media depictions of violent women. It gives examples of violence in film, on the television, in video games and in music and music videos.
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"Certainly, many people believe that the media causes people to act violently. For example, at the trial of Lee Boyd Malvo, one of the two notorious American snipers/serial killers in 2003, it was alleged that his older partner in crime, John Allen Muhammad, had attempted to utlize violent video games - such as Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and Rainbow 6: Covert Ops - to train Malvo as a sniper (Miller). And after the shootings at the Columbine High School in Colorado in April 1999, in which two school boys killed 13 people, it was found that one of the boys, Eric Harris, had played the violent video game Doom a great deal. (Duin) While it is impossible to know whether the game Doom played a part in encouraging Eric to commit multiple murders, it is certainly a possibility. And given the serious impact of his actions, even a possibility needs to be taken seriously."
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1960 Chinese Propaganda, 2007.
This paper discuses two Chinese media articles about the agricultural situation in 1960 as examples of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) use of propaganda.
3,175 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 147.95
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This paper explains that, until the 1970s, sinologists and others studied the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) media for clues as to what might be occurring in Mainland China of which there was much conjecture. The author compares the reports from two 1960 CCP media releases, which were prepared for the national Chinese audience by the People's Republic of China (PRC), with what is now known about the terrible Communist planning error in the agricultural sector during the late 1950s and early 1960s. The paper concludes that all media materials from Beijing were expected to be propaganda; therefore, the Chinese public became adept at discerning what really might be happening. The author stresses that this reflective habit is still practiced in the PRC, despite much liberalization of the mass media.
Table of Contents
Introduction
'Go to the First Line of Agriculture!'
'Advance Payment of Wages Every Month Stimulates Enthusiasm of the CCP'
Mao's Famine
Concluding Discussion
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"The article seems to fit with a great deal that appeared through the month of September 1960 to do with agricultural gains, work still to be done, the potential for China to become a kind of agrarian paradise, and general applause for the rural laborer. In the article discussed, rural toil is said to be very good for cadres who may still be bureaucrats or people otherwise not yet exposed to the soil. Readers in the cities, or for that matter in Hong Kong or Taiwan or wherever else refugees from the Communist state had fled, had reason to wonder what was meant by the "transfer of large numbers of cadres ..."
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Media, Technology and Society, 2007.
An examination of the influence of the media on society today.
1,763 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 90.95
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This paper examines how the media is highly influential on society. The writer discusses how politicians depend heavily on the mass media as a way of reaching the public and explains the role of the mass media in foreign policy. Additionaly, the writer shows how media affects the development of new technology. The writer concludes that the media influences behavior through imitation and influences technology by helping determine what sorts of technology are wanted, what services are provided, and what products consumers seek.
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"The media is very influential in society today and has been for decades. The nature of the media has changed over that time, from the beginnings of the mass media with national magazines and large city newspapers, continuing through the development of the motion picture, radio, and television, and today with new media such as the Internet. Changes in technology clearly affect the nature of the media, making new means of communication possible. The existing media affects technology as well, causing certain types of technology to be developed rather than others, with both the media and the technology carrying the media affecting society in a number of ways."
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Online Music Distribution, 2008.
An analysis of the competition in the global music recording industry (MRI).
1,109 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper discusses the online distribution of music and how it is part of the larger, global music industry. It analyzes the aims and success of the global music recording industry (MRI) and discusses the six segments into which the MRI is primarily structured. The paper then discusses the new competitors in the MRI industry and how they relate to consumer expectations.
Table of Contents:
Industry Overview
The Apple Influence on Expectations
Technology Convergence
Conclusion
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"Myspace.com and others are revolutionizing the MRI by creating a substitute industry that if not properly compensated for by traditional MRI participants could eventually supplant them. Consumer expectations have crystallized around the concept of total access across formats to their music and musical tastes and the future of the MRI, due to the online distribution of music and the evolving expectations of the consumer, rests with its ability to agree on a universally accepted electronic format for its music files."
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Women in Music Videos, 2007.
This paper discusses the portrayal of women in music videos.
1,636 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 86.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in our consumerist society, music is one of the most important money-spinners. The writer points out that as noted by Julie L. Andsager and Kimberly Roe, music videos are very important in this industry as they play an important role in launching the careers of artists. Moreover, the writer describes that music videos enjoy an enormous following among teenagers, which means that they likely play an important role in forming their opinions about important issues such as gender roles. This research paper investigates the key issue of how music videos portray women. The writer maintains that as music videos have the potential to impact the lives of so many women, and to form the opinions of so many young people of all genders, the portrayal of women in music videos is clearly a matter of great importance.
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"Clearly there exist destructive music videos which encourage sexism and the objectifying of women. This is cause for great concern as such music videos clearly have the potential to encourage men to treat women as mere sex objects. Even more troubling is the fact that some music videos seem to actively encourage and promote violence against women. For example, Van Horn found that more than half of the music videos he examined contained violence, and that all too often this was violence against women. An Eminem song, Kim, illustrates this chillingly well. The following is not the entire song, but merely excerpts, but it should be kept in mind that the entire song is sickeningly violent, not only these excerpts."
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Communication in Marriage, 2007.
A look at the importance of communication in marriage through an analysis of the movie 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', written by Simon Kinberg.
974 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 55.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the couple in the movie, 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' believed they knew each other, but even after six years of marriage, they didn't really know each other. In fact, the writer points out that they are both paid killers for different firms but neither one of them knew this about the other. The writer maintains that the movie does a good job of showing the problems a couple can have in their marriage. Further, the writer notes that the moral value of this movie is that couples must develop communication skills where they share their feelings and the ability to have empathy for one another is important in marriage.
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"The setting of the movie begins with the couple being in marriage counseling. When the movie first starts, John Smith (Brad Pitt) and Jane Smith (Angelina Jolie) are attending marriage counseling. While once they found themselves madly in love, after six years they are struggling. Part of the problem is that they hide their feelings especially anger toward one another. The writer focuses on the problems the couple has and then they escalate when they discover they are on opposite teams. Their inability to communicate openly with one another from the beginning has now turned to anger with the desire to kill one another. The writer does a good job at portraying the feelings of the couple."
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High School Newspapers, 2007.
This paper argues against the censorship of high school student newspapers.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 44.95
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This paper explains that the Supreme Court held that student newspapers could be censored by the principal or other administrators.
The author points out that student newspapers are not censored in California because, in this state, this type of censorship would be a violation of the First Amendment. The paper stresses that student newspapers should not be censored because many of the issues in these newspapers are faced by students on a daily basis. The author argues that reading about these subjects help students to understand better these problems. The paper includes quotations.
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"The principal refused to run the two pages because he believed it was wrong for students to talk about sex and similar topics. ... The two articles that were pulled from the school newspaper were about divorce and pregnancy, thus being inappropriate for younger ages. These topics according to the principal were too mature for students in the school. ... Quite frankly, this gives schools the "carte blanche for censorship." While principals and other administrators may believe students are not mature enough to hear or discuss controversial issues, the fact is that students are dealing with these issues on a daily basis..."
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The Rights of Aboriginal Peoples, 2007.
An analysis of the affects of differing understandings of terms with relation to the aboriginal people's nation, property and people.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 66.95
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This paper discusses some of the issues that relate to the rights of aboriginal peoples in Canada. The paper specifically focuses on achieving a deeper understanding of basic terms such as nation, property and people. The paper discusses the barriers between the aboriginal people and white Canadians that are caused by poor communication or differing understandings of terms.
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"In essence, terms as they are used by whites bear no comparison when they are used by natives. John Locke, for instance, exemplifies European ideas of property. He believed that property in its original form was the earth given by God to human beings. This appears similar to the view of Native peoples. People's reason enables them to make the best use of natural resources and ways of appropriating those resources. "Though the Earth, and all inferior Creatures be common to all Men, yet every man has a Property in his own Person" (Locke, 2002, p. 60). As Locke viewed it, the concept of property actually began with the commons, or that which is owned by all individuals in common. All of this is very foreign to how Native peoples regard land and property. Indians do not even understand the idea of land tenure. In Indian culture, all material goods are held in common. There may be a commons but it is not owned in any sense."
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Conflict Management, 2007.
A case study presentation of conflict resolutions for two departments in an organization.
835 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper discusses resolving and implementing mediation and conflict prevention between technical development and product engineering within an organization. The paper presents a case study discussing a communication divide between the two departments. It then presents possible courses of action to attempt to resolve the conflict using alternative measures.
Table of Contents:
Alternatives Resolutions for Mediation and Conflict Prevention
Course of Action
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"This method could be enacted by John H. creating an office or officer position for an inter-departmental mediation between the two parties. This would help create a forum for all parties to meet and resolve issues of design and production, which are now being critically divided by a lack of communication. This would be a far better alternative that firing or replacing the current mangers. The crucial management systems of the company are simply not aligned to help resolve inter-departmental issues, which can help stop the bias of information that George is personally imposing on the new manger, Ralph. Both managers are valuable assets to the company, but there needs to be a meeting point for the department to meet and resolve the issue before radical steps are taken to either replace or remove the managers."
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Time Warner and News Corporation, 2007.
A comparison of the growth of media conglomerates, Time Warner and News Corporation.
2,006 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper examines and analyzes the rise of global news conglomerates in the world of print and television news. It shows how the media conglomerates like Time Warner and News Corporation are seeking to establish complete global dominance over print and electronic journalism. The paper then compares and contrasts the growth of the news divisions of these two media conglomerates and reveals that one of the primary motivations for this expansion has been to promote conservative ideology in the guise of objective news reporting.
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"Ultimately, the Democratic victory in the 2006 midterm elections and subsequent control of Congress beginning in 2007 may signal the end of this long era of global media conglomeration expansion. One of the fundamental safeguards of democracy is freedom of the press, but the freedom and objectivity of the press has been systematically undermined by these global media conglomerates, for they have replaced objectivity and reasoned political debate with political bias, de facto censorship, and news broadcasts bordering on propaganda. Democrats in Congress, and increasing numbers of Americans have recognized that responses such as reestablishing the Fairness Doctrine and implementing media reforms have become absolutely necessary if responsible media coverage of the news is to be restored."
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Nursing Diversity, 2007.
This paper discusses gender perspectives in leadership and workplace diversity.
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 103.95
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In this article the writer discusses gender perspectives as they relate to leadership issues, focusing specifically on nursing. The writer points out that as more men enter the nursing profession, diversity is becoming the order of the day in healthcare at all levels. Another aspect of diversity is race and ethnicity since many nurses are black or nurses of color. The writer argues that the traditional strict lines of command are beginning to be replaced by an integrated workforce and decentralized decision making. The writer maintains that in certain cases, the nursing leader will find it essential to change her leadership style.
Outline:
Introduction
Practice Situation
Significance
Analysis
KEEP/CHANGE
Strategies for Change
Conclusion: My Learning
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"The practice situation is a labour and delivery unit. This unit demonstrated that male nurses are concerned with technical issues and are great with problem solving, whereas female nurses tend to focus on relationships. This balance would seem to be ideal so that males and females would complement one another. However, what evolved on the unit was far from ideal. There had been a number of complaints relating to relationships between mothers and nurses. The vast majority of the nurses involved were male. Complaints mainly concerned lack of attentive listening. However, quality of care was high. Communication between the unit manager and staff was often confusing and ambiguous. Staff members were not working well as a team. The morale of the nursing staff on the ward was very low. A large number of nurses were women of color whose needs and concerns were not heard."
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