Academic papers on Communications, Media, Theory, Etc

Television and Cinema / Two Forms of Mass Communication
4 pages in length. These important two types of communication tools are explored by the writer and compared in terms of modes of reception and language used to reach their specific intended audiences. No Bibliography.
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Technology & The Mass Media vs. O.J. Simpson
4 pages in length. A fresh look at a worn topic in which the writer argues that O.J. Simpson was "robbed" of his right to a fair trial because media overage of surrounding events contributed to prejudicial opinions all over the world. As the media...
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The Ethics of 'Selling Science' In The Popular Press
A 4 page essay on ethics in reporting science and technology issues in the popular press. The writer details the relationship between the press and the scientific community, the problems associated with P.R., and the importance of knowledgeable...
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Gender Studies In Saturday Morning Marketing
A 10 page paper looking at the content of both children's TV shows and the commercials within them from a gender view. Shows discussed are Looney Tunes (Porky Pig), Captain Planet and Muppet Babies. Commercials discussed are those for Oreo...
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The 'Smurfette Principle' & Today's Gender-Biased Media
Nearly three decades after the 'Feminist Movement' and the initiation of the Equal Rights Amendment, much of the entertainment media is still reflecting lower-level roles, even subordinate roles for women. This 4 page essay explores 'The Smurfette...
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The Equal Rights Amendment Ratification & its Effect
In 5 pages, the author discusses the Equal Rights Amendment. Roles and positions of both supporters and opponents of the amendment are made. The author also discusses its affect on society. "The Equal Rights Amendment has been presented on...
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Touched by an Angel
A 6 page essay in which the television series is reviewed in terms of characters, plot, theme, settings in Part I. Part II explains what melodrama and genre are in terms of television and gives examples of melodramatic incidents in the show. Part...
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Television & People's Viewing Habits -- Research In Communications Theory
A 12 page research paper examining reasons why people watch television. The writer believes that those of us who watch more television do so with less reason. Similarly, those who watch less television do so with more reason. Primary research and...
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Proposal To Create A Latin American Film Series For Americans
An 11 page paper that provides an overview of a film series proposal on Latin American culture and history. This overview provides a reasoning behind the development of the series, which includes the hope of dispelling American stereotypes, while...
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Uses & Gratifications Approach / Why We Use the Media
A 15 page research paper in which the writer discusses today's popular mass media (television, radio, & print) and assesses reasons why people tend to use each of them more than others. In doing so, this report inherently focuses its background...
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Television Violence
This 5 page essay argues the thesis that violence should not be shown on television. Several studies that support the position are cited, including research conducted by the American Psychological Association. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Television Violence #2
5 pages in length. The author discusses both sides of the issue of TV violence. Studies are mentioned that give validity to both sides of the issue. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Television & Media Violence
In this insightful 7 page essay, the writer argues that Television violence and its influence have grown to epidemic proportions and that it is our responsibility to effect change so that future generations can lead more socially healthy lives....
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Violence On Television
A 7 page paper discussing the problem of television violence and its effects on children. The paper analyzes violence in cartoons and violence in movies and contrasts these with violence within the sports industry, specifically the WWF. ...
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Media Violence
Violence as portrayed by the television, film, and music industries is discussed in this 25 page paper. Actual cases of copycat crimes are noted in addition to a section devoted to the effects of music videos. A discussion on video games is also...
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