Essays and Research Papers on Journalism

A 6 page exploration of media bias. Emphasis is placed on the electronic media and the contention is presented that, because of its doublespeak and supreme finesse in the ability to use loaded words and bias, the electronic media can be considered one of the most influential entities of the modern world. While ...

This 5 page paper is an examination of an article by Richard P. Feynman entitled “Personal observations on the reliability of the Shuttle” which is critiqued for style content structure and perspective. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 5 page paper considers two internet news sites and they present differing perspectives on the truth though the content and presentation of the news. The two sites examined are the BBC News site and the Independent Information Centre. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper evaluates an article written by Dan Reed for USA Today concerning the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of United Airlines. The article is examined in respect to how it relates to the audience. Ethics are noted as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the primary contentions in Fallow’s book. Fallow depicts a media which is far removed from our concept of investigative ability and factual reporting. Indeed, the media of today has been a deleterious influence in the way that the American public views the democratic process and their role in ...

This 5 page paper provides three article reviews regarding the topic of embedded reporting. An introduction and conclusion are also included in addition to the three distinct reviews. The topic is tied together in the conclusion and several relevant points are discussed such as their right to be there, and the dangers ...

This 5-page paper attempts to examine now newsmagazines shape opinions and perceptions of society. Topics disucssed include the war in Iraq and coverage of celebrities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A paper which considers the conflict between the freedom of expression guaranteed by the First Amendment and the doctrine of Fair Use with regard to intellectual property rights, as exemplified by the legal issues surrounding the Rodney King videotape material. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A comparison of two articles from the New York Times and CNN.com, with reference to style, content and intended readership. Bibliography lists two sources.

This is a 12 page paper discussing media coverage of presidential elections, campaigns and debates. Throughout the last century media coverage of the Presidential elections, campaigns, issues and debates has grown from print media including newspapers and magazines to include radio, newsreels, television and internet coverage. Newspaper and radio coverage are still considered vital in ...

This 6 page paper critiques 6 New York Times articles about North Korea. All articles are from early 2003. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 7 page paper compares journalism in the UK and the US. The paper begins with an historical perspective of how newspapers were used differently in the US and the role of the press in the War in Independence. The political difference of the two counties are then considered. In each instance the impact that ...

This 6 page paper looks at the CNN organization and why their embedded reporting is difficult on residents. CNN employs many residents of Georgia so sending reporters to Iraq is stressful for the region. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper considers who controls the British Press. The background, role and effectiveness of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) is considered. Numerous cases are cited to demonstrate points raised regarding the lack of control. The paper also considers the impact of the Human Rights Act in controlling the content of newspapers. The bibliography ...

A 6 page paper which provides a media critic analysis as to how this major newspaper covered the war, considering its consistent standpoint on the issue, biases, misinterpretation, ethics and sexism. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page paper which argues that the Paparazzi is a good thing, though opposing views are also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines whether or not television news informs us (good) or influences us for negative reasons (bad). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper the politics of journalism in a consolidated industry. The 1990s was a decade of consolidation in all industries, a trend which did not spare journalism. Of course the best known merger was that of AOL and Time-Warner, a merger that has been plagued by infighting, lack of credibility and ...

This 6 page paper focuses on The First Birthing Center, a case study submitted by a student. How publicity negatively and positively affects the opening of this center is the focus of the paper. The paper includes a sample Op-Ed piece, a sample press released and a list of applicable local news ...

This 10 page paper looks at John Browns raid on Harper Ferry in 1859. Te paper outlines the events and then consider how the media of the time covered the events and the impact that this media coverage may have had in the short and the long term. This is achieved by looking at contemporary ...

A 5 page paper which examines the continuing ongoing debate in the American media as it is being covered in journalism, magazines, on television, radio, and the Internet. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the crackdown on the freedom of the media in the new Russia. Specific examples cited. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 50 page paper provides an overview of the factors that influence the process of translating political discourse from English to Arabic. This paper outlinces a study of this issue. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the ramifications of globalization on the writing profession. Examples, theories and plausible situations offered. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the reports of three non-US newspapers, analyzing them for the manner in which they present the news. Canada’s “The Globe and Mail” reports facts that American reporters leave unsaid; Britain’s “The Guardian” blasts U.S. and British governments with equal enthusiasm without fear of any repercussions from either entity. ...