Academic papers on Communications, Media, Theory, Etc

Negative and Positive Aspects of FCC Censorship
This 8 page paper focuses on Howard Stern's career as a springboard for discussion in respect to the role of the FCC. The positive and negative aspects of censorship are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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An Analysis of the Film Bob Roberts in Terms of the Way in Which the Media is Depicted:
This 7 page paper discusses at length the film Bob Roberts which was written, produced and stars Tim Robbins. This is a political mockumentary film which depicts the mass media as little more than entertainers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Power of Rhetoric:
This paper discusses the uses of rhetoric and the influence which it has over its subjects. This paper examines the old adage that "the pen is mightier than the sword". Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Interpersonal Communication in
A 5 page paper discussing research in conflict in interpersonal communication using the film "The Birdcage" as a setting in which to discuss the issue. The film used as the basis for discussion here is a comedy, and it is quite easy to look in at...
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COMMUNICATIONS AND COURTS
This paper examines a series of essay questions, including the concept of "fair use" in copyright laws and the idea of "reporter protection" during a courtroom trial. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Science Fiction Films Using Apolcalyptic Representation and Presenting an Argument in Support of Authoritarianism:
This 5 page paper discusses U.S. science fiction films and how they use apocalyptic representation to present authoritarian arugument in support of authoritarianism. This paper uses many specific film examples. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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An Analysis of an Interview
This 6 page paper provides an analysis of an interview submitted by a student. It concerns a telephone interview situation where a professional converses with a client. Several factors inclusive of preparedness and technique are discussed. No...
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Mass Media for Entertainment and Pleasure with Examples from British History
This is a 5 page paper discussing mass media for pleasure and entertainment with examples from British history. Mass media in relation to today
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A Mass Media Incident Which Posed an Ethical Dilemma and Discussion of Current Codes in Media Ethics
This is a 5 page paper discussing a specific mass media incident that posed an ethical dilemma and some examples of codes of ethics within media. Editors and executive officers in charge of mass media operations have formatted over 33 known codes of...
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Does Mass Media Reflect or Produces its
This 5 page paper considers if the media is a reflection of the audience or if it able to manipulate and create an audience for its
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Learning and Testing in a Second Language
15 pages. Testing techniques in a second language course are numerous and there are mixed results depending upon the type of testing that is done. One test is called the cloze test, which is discussed in this paper. There are ways that linguistic...
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SPEECH AND COMMUNICATIONS
This 6 page paper discusses the basic points of a good speech presentation by exampling an observed speaker. Examples, quotes, cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Media censorship in Arab countries.
A seven page paper which considers the nature of press censorship in Arab countries, and the extent to which increasing access to news on the Internet has affected media censorship. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Linguistic/Prototype Theory & Semantic Features
A 20 page research paper that examines, discusses and analyzes two analytical approaches to linguistic analysis. The writer argues that while these two approaches to linguistic analysis may appear to be competing approaches to world analysis, a...
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Important Considerations for Those in the Radio Industry
This 5 page paper provides an overview of various considerations and information sources for those who are in the radio industry. There is a focus on ethics and censorship. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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