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"Governing the News", 2003.
An analysis of Timothy Cook's book "Governing the News".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper presents an analysis of Timothy Cook's 1998 book "Governing the News". It discusses the author's major theme of the interconnectivity between the U.S. government and the news media and the history of how this came about. The paper examines how the news media and news products are shaped by the government and the media as a fourth branch of the government.
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The close relationship between newsmaking and the government has become a hot contemporary topic due in large part to news coverage of U S involved wars as well as the American political process.s In Governing the News Timothy E Cook examines the ..."
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Fabricating and Creating News, 2005.
A look at how governments practice a form of indirect censorship through the creation of news items that distract attention.
1,783 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 83.95
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This paper attempts to explain the role of the news media and the responsibility that it has towards the people and the country rather than the government. It examines how the press is obliged to inform the public of the government's activities and to act as the Fourth Estate. It explores the importance of the press carrying out these responsibilities. It focuses on the White House and Congress as news makers.
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"People living in underdeveloped countries that do not have democratic systems of government assume that the press in the Western and democratic parts of the world is free. They believe that journalists report on political and economic news objectively, and inform the public of all matters of importance. Citizens of the Third World cannot imagine that the press in the West would misinform the public, as often happens with them, or deliberately ignore the reporting of important news. However this does occur and has in the United States under President Nixon, President Clinton and President George W. Bush, just as three examples."
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The News, 2004.
An analysis of what is deemed newsworthy and how the news is produced.
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 109.95
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With so much activity and such a limited amount of space available in major media outlets, referring broadly to print and television news, this paper attempts to determine what makes a relevant news copy and what simply is disregarded as non-newsworthy. It discusses what news is and the process that it goes through before it reaches a finished product.
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Introduction
News Organizations
What is News?
How is News Produced?
Conclusion
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"The first two sources are typically located within the media's own structure. Specialists are usually employed by the media institution itself to provide a constant stream of information within a particular field, or alternatively can be employed on a freelance basis, being consulted on issues when the need arises. News 'diaries', on the other hand, are a "record of forthcoming events - political conferences, speeches by prominent people, press conferences - compiled for the purpose of easing the collection of information" (Negrine, 1989, p.124). These diaries are compiled before a public event and are on hand in newsrooms to ensure there will be adequate in house coverage in place when the event happens."
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Cable News Channels, 2003.
Discusses the development of news in media.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 57.95
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Examines the transition from radio news to television news, network news programming and the cult of personalities, reasons for decline of newspapers and TV network news, and the growth of cable television and its all-news channels.
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"Introduction- the development of news from newspaper to radio to network television to the growth of Cable networks that cover news 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and in detail."
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News Processing Models, 2006.
This paper looks at the media and news processing models and discusses the Internet as a news processing model.
1,415 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 68.95
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In this article, the writer points out that people's choice of a news source predominantly depends on their need to make functional decisions in real time. In order to expand a person's ability to solve basic societal problems in a shorter time frame, people have developed a reliance on journalists, among other skilled professionals, to sift through their extensive information ecology and process it for them. The writer notes that the transition from newspaper to television and the future transition from television to the Internet, depends entirely on the success in sifting through the consumer's information ecology. The writer maintains that in its most successful form, the Internet solves many of the issues both television and newspapers have confronted as popular media systems. The writer concludes that by maintaining the textual and visual aspects available in previous media systems, while affording the consumer a higher level of control over the news, the Internet will replace television and newspaper as the popular media system.
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"Danielewski would argue that to understand where Internet news is going, we simply need to look at how television is reinventing itself. Television today is becoming more personalized, just as it influenced theater. News is now available on multiple channels, each with very specific audiences. A diverse and more complete presentation of reality is presented, through photos, streaming text and diagrams. Additionally, the newly popular recordable video feature available through several cable companies makes news timeless. A viewer is able to not only come back and watch or re-watch an event, but they are also able to fast forward through parts they don't want to see."
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Dissemination Of Information Through News Channels, 2002.
Examines the methods of news dissemination through media and news channels and whether the methods used attract viewers.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 64.95
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The purpose of this paper is to examine a single day's exposure to media and news, to determine if the information contained in a particular story has been disseminated and how it has been disseminated to others. The paper discusses the story itself, theories on media, and the dissemination of information. It concludes that subjective opinions and a lack of common guidelines for disseminating information prevent most people from becoming involved in the vast majority of news stories.
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The News Beneath, 2007.
This paper looks at the short story "News for the Church" by Frank O'Connor.
943 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 48.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the story "News for the Church" by Frank O'Connor. The writer analyzes the characters in this story in which a young girl visits the church in order to make a confession. The writer notes that to a casual reader, it may look as though the young country girl brings in the news to Father Cassidy, a kind-hearted, compassionate caring father; however, a closer reading reveals that the priest is also a sinner. Further, the writer points out that after a careful reading, the news beneath the news is revealed to the reader regarding the priest's immoral makeup. The writer concludes that the true character of the Father is revealed as he digs deep and asks uncomfortable personal questions, then forgetting to give penance and forgiveness to the young girl.
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"At first, Father Cassidy resembles a kind, compassionate and naive priest who considers the girl's confession peculiar. He is sympathetic towards the young girl. He thinks no real badness can come from this adolescent, and he is surprised to find out that she goes to confession often. But, he knows better than to let himself rely on the appearance and looks of a woman to decide her character. From experience, he knows first impressions can be deceiving, and he can never tell if a woman is a saint or a sinner just by a glance. He asks a few questions, and she manages to charm him with her bold and candid manner. Because his mind is not as sharp at sixty as it used to be at a younger age, he allows himself to be her confident."
"He starts to empathize with the girl, especially when he finds out that the convent school and the nuns are the reasons she is drinking. Also, he takes into account the fact that the girl grew up without her mother's care and supervision; therefore, he thinks it is understandable for her to drown her sadness in alcohol once in a while."
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Comedy News Shows, 2007.
This paper discusses comedy news shows, especially "The Daily Show" with satirical comedian Jon Stewart.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper relates that comedy news shows, such as "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart, are the only way millions of viewers, especially the younger generations, are getting their news. The author points out that, because today's youth have access to a plethora of information from radio, television, Internet, cell phones, email, blogs, chat rooms, online forums and newspapers, the problem is not getting the information but rather deciphering it between all the junk. The paper stresses that it is much easier to sit through "The Daily Show" and listen to comedian Stewart make sense of the news rather than being told by traditional news anchors what is important and how people should think. The author underscores that the success of "The Daily Show" has resulted in the spinning off of other comedy news shows, such as Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" and Fox's "The 1/2 Hour News Hour".
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"Traditionally people get their news from newspapers. Civilizations have used print media to spread news and information to the masses. Newspapers have been around for centuries, dating back to the Chinese in 1340. However, today's youth are watching more and more television and leaving behind their parent's method of receiving the news. Newspapers and other dated news reporting outlets are "confronted with different media options than in the past" like the Internet and cable and satellite television. Some would say the newspaper is great because it is portable but so is a laptop."
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"Social Meanings of News", 2004.
Analysis of media concepts and methods in Part III of Dan Berkowitz's book "Social Meanings of News".
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 45.95
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The paper presents an analysis of media concepts and methods in Part III of Dan Berkowitz's book "Social Meanings of News". It discusses news as social narrative or familiar stories, and news as myth.
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In order to organize the variety of research and concepts in his text-reader Social Meanings of News Dan Berkowitz uses a conceptual scheme that highlights key topics about news and network. Theories and practices of mass communications are the core of the ..."
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Crime and Television News, 2004.
This paper discusses the distortion of crime coverage on television news.
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 55.95
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This paper explains that sensationalism often replaces real news within the American media; thus, if a story, on the surface, seems banal and uneventful, the story will often be ?tweaked? in such a manner as to provide viewers with a more dynamic and exaggerated sense of dramatics. The author points out that the proliferation of news bias often distorts consumer?s views of what is actually occurring in the world because major world events typically are blown out of proportion in an effort to entertain and captivate viewers. The paper relates that, rather than focus on bland subject material, news reporters more often highlight news stories that entail criminal activity, death, and violence; this type of subject matter is much more dynamic and often causes viewers to tune in and stay actively involved in news broadcasts.
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"Glassner also points out that Americans view television as reality, which is a crime in and of itself. People don?t necessarily ?reap an impression from television but rather take what is presented on TV as reality?. Glassner also argues that media moguls won?t cover legitimate news issues such as the prevalence of uninsured Americans, because broadcast agents claim their would be no public interest in such matters. Rather, media agents create interest around such topics as violence and raw passion."
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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$ 91.95
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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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Television News Across the Globe, 2005.
Compares news broadcasts in various countries in the world.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper discusses the news and how it differs in broadcast formats from America, Nigeria and Australia. The paper further discusses that the American television news is very open and produces a large amount of information to the public. In contrast, Nigerian news is censored by the government, and Western news is not allowed within the country. Australian news is still segregated in the stories from men and women.
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"Television news is not the same in all countries. Americans have become so accustomed to viewing everything from attempted assassinations to police pursuits in progress, that almost nothing being aired would be considered unique to us. Furthermore, most Americans feel that they have a right to know all of the news, no matter how violent or explicit the story is. To be able to comprehend that many other countries either edit their news programs for acceptable content, or ban it altogether is a concept that, in America, would be considered a violation of our rights. Yet, in this mass information age the citizens of many countries are not as well informed as average Americans because the news is often disbursed based on what governments believe to be acceptable. "
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News Reporting, 2003.
Analysis of sociologist Herbert Gans' book on news gathering and reporting.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 34.95
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The paper presents an analysis of sociologist Herbert Gans' book, "Deciding What's News", on news gathering and reporting. It looks at the main ideas and themes, as well as the author's methodology. The paper contends that the book's concepts are valid, but some information is outdated.
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Ethics of Spot News Photography, 2003.
This explains the ethics behind a real-life newspaper decision to print or not to print a harrowing spot news photo.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 77.95
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This paper examines an ethical decision behind news judgement and news photography. It explains the ethical decision using the concepts of duty, moral and non-moral values, and bases the argument on egoism.
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"In July of 2001, Scott McDonald, photographer for the Times Recorder in Zanesville, Ohio happened upon a photograph that presented he and his editor-in-chief, Marisa Porto, with an ethical dilemma. In the rural outskirts of the city, a fire was reported at a home. Although the paper rarely prints such spot news, McDonald came upon a gut-wrenching scene that made this incident stand out. The owner of the home was safe on the lawn but his daughter, Jennifer, 4, was still trapped inside. McDonald captured a photo of two volunteer firefighters struggling to hold the screaming father back from running into the burning home. Because of a police line, the other photos at the scene were taken from too far away from the fire to be usable for print."
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Teenagers and the News, 2002.
A look at the influence of television news media on teenagers on issues such as violence and .body image distortion
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This essay discusses the significant influence that television news media has on teenagers. Evidence suggests that law-breaking and acts of hooliganism by teenagers are on the rise and that this phenomenon is connected to the news as well as to the influence of the media in general. News media also influences ideal body image distortion among teenage girls.
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