Essays and Research Papers on Mass Media

This 17 page paper looks at two video reports and assesses the way that they are reporting on terrorism is able to create otherness and the ability to the audience to feel suffering as a result of the way that they report of two terrorism events; 9/11 and the 2009 attack on Mumbai. The bibliography ...

This 4 page paper explores the way in which the various types of media have impacted society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that presents a speech on this topic in outline format. The writer addresses negative effects in regards to body image, role models, alcohol consumption and violence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which discusses and examines how much films influence social violence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines how media influences body image in the United States. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9-page paper discusses how the Internet serves activists and larger organizations. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the extensive media coverage that followed Michael Jackson’s death, and argues that it has distracted Americans from far more important issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

4 pages in length. Broadcast news is no stranger to depicting violence; in fact, it has long been a mainstay of virtually all top-of-the-hour programming. The extent to which violent news stories play an integral role with this particular form of mass media is illustrated in a two-fold fashion: 1) to draw in ...

This 3 page looks at the concept of modern mythologies and the way that are seen and used in modern media, using the example of Castle Larger beer advertisements in South Africa. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at two key concepts in film making; editing and narrative and considers the way in which practice and theory compare especially in the low cost or home video making arena. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 5 page paper which examines how the victims of crimes are often victims of the media as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper analyzes 3 different audio clips provided by the student, taken from major programs, in order to look at the different styles the characteristics of a presentation, to doing this in terms of their context and audience. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing McPhail's theory and examining the supposed "political agenda" of Fox News, even as MSNBC host Chris Matthews expounded on his leg thrills at candidate Obama and claimed it was his job to get Obama elected. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the importance of Robert Scholes’ position on analyzing video text for meaning. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In four pages this paper examines the media coverage of this scandal from the time the break-in at the Democratic National Committee offices at the Watergate Hotel occurred in June 1972 until the resignation of President Richard Nixon in August 1974. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

In four pages this paper examines how the U.S. “Secure Flight” measure as part of its antiterrorism flight security policy was depicted in English and French Canadian media sources. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 8-page paper discusses the increase in popularity of satirical news versus the "real" news on television. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the depiction of race and race relations in the 2009 movie “The Blind Side”. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the evolution of situation comedy. This paper concludes that while some elements of these comedies remain the same, there is a definitely a more introspective and serious tone than the ones produced years ago when stereotypes were glaring and true ethics took a back seat to appearances. Bibliography lists ...

This 7 page paper looks at the concept of the language, what it is and how it is used to this the validity of the concept in the 21st century, discussing whether or not it is still seen, considering the way it may emerge and influence audiences. The paper includes a number of examples of ...

The term "feminist" is misused in the media to appear proactive when the loaded word is often merely used to draw in an audience. The "feminist" as media bait is deadly to women, but the problem is ignored and dismissed by the media. It continues to perpetuate myths about women in order to serve its ...

This 6-page paper focuses on media coverage of the Iraqi war. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper. Following introductory remarks about how certain types of writing can influence society, the writer focuses on the influence of newspapers and magazines. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 10 page paper that provides additional material for KFpsy010.doc. The paper can also be used as a literature review for the topic of the negative effects of advertising on self-esteem in young women. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page contention that the media ignores the truth and in some cases even intentionally misrepresents critical issues, events, and developments. This paper uses the media’s infatuation with Barack Obama as an example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.