A Career in Journalism
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5 pages in length. One of the key roles in society today is that of journalism. Reporters and correspondents gather information and prepare information for us that inform about local, State, National, and international events; present points of view on current issues; and report on the actions of public officials, corporate executives, special interest groups, and others who exercise power. This paper explains what is necessary to get started in the field of journalism as well as financial and personal rewards to be found in this exciting field. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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A Comparison of Broadsheet and Tabloid Reporting
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This 5 page paper considers the way in which the same news worthy event has been reported in a tabloid paper; The Sun, and the quality press; The telegraph. The cases considered is a murder case with the papers differing in both style and perspective. The subjective and the objective aspects of the reporting are noted as well as the way potential bias may influence the reader and the ease of reading. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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A Comparison of New York City Area Newspapers
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This 6 page paper examines The Amsterdam News, the New York Times, the New York Post and the New York News. Many quotes are used for comparison. Content is discussed and several similar stories or topics are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE FEATURE ARTICLE
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This 5 page paper discusses the advantages of using the feature style writing as opposed to news style writing. Examples given. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Question of Control: The Media in Europe Today
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This 6 page paper examines the media in Europe and whether or not the EU should have control or the individual states should have final say. The tug of war between the two jurisdictions is highlighted. Some history of media in Europe is provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Questionnaire on the News and its Impacts
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of a questionnaire regarding the impacts of the media on views of national security. Since the attacks of September 11th, many Americans have wondered if the news has provided fair representations of events that have occurred. Many news stories outlining the atrocities that occurred supported increasing fear in a nation that once felt impenetrable. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Review of Colonial Newspapers
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of information gleaned from a review of two colonial newspapers. The Virginia Gazette and the Boston Gazette and Country Journal are discussed. The Boston Massacre is highlighted. Most works cited are primary sources and quotes are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Afghan journalists complain of police manhandling (Article Review)
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This 4 page paper examines an article from a newspaper regarding Kabul and how journalists are treated. No additional sources cited.
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AGENDA SETTING AND THE MEDIA
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This 8 page paper details the evidence for media agenda setting in various countries around the world. Emphasis is placed on Europe and America policies, with examples given. Solutions presented. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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