Misuse of the Word “Troops”
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A 9 page paper which examines the political and social misuse of the word “troops.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAtroo2.rtf

More Roger, Less Me - Why Michael Moore's Roger and Me Runs Amok of Honest Journalism
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A 3-page paper that presents the opinion that Michael Moore's 1989 "docudrama" entitled Roger and Me distorts the facts surrounding the closing of General Motors' Flint, Michigan plant through the biased presentation and sarcastic narration. Included is a discussion of how this "colored journalism" takes away from the impact of the film's one subtly powerful depiction of tragic irony. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: LCRoger.doc

Muller v Oregon (1908), And the Progressives
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(6pp) For centuries women have been thought of "property," leading to slow but sure progression towards women's independence. In this we shall begin by examining Muller v Oregon, 1908; events leading into he progressive era; and the influence of muckrakers on women and current society.
Filename: BBmuller.doc

MUSLIMS AND ISLAM IN THE WESTERN MEDIA
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This 8-page paper discusses how Islam and Muslims are portrayed by the Western media, with comments as to what prompts the portrayals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTislamedi.rtf

National Geographic Magazine
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8 pages in length. National Geographic Magazine is a publication about man and his world, a planet that houses nearly six billion inhabitants. Promoting understanding of all life and land, National Geographic strives to impart knowledge, excitement, vision and the pursuit of exploration within each and every issue. Also integral to the overall individuality and uniqueness of its publication is the fact that each issue includes at least one map so that readers gain a significantly better idea about geographic nature of the article they are reading. The writer discusses various issues with regard to National Geographic Magazine. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: NatGeoMg.wps

National Geographic: Western Visions
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A 5 page paper which examines how the magazine National Geographic has engaged in presentations of Western cultural visions of race and progress. The work of Catherine Lutz and Jane Collins “Reading National Geographic” is examined in the process. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.
Filename: RAnatgeo.rtf

New Technologies Impact on Journalism and Audiences
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The way in which journalism takes place and the interpretation of the news by audiences has been impacted by technology. This 12 page paper examines the way both journalists and the audience have been impacted by the way technology is used and how new technologies influence the news and how it is gathered and presented. The bibliography cites 12 sources. TEjournNewtech.rtf
Filename: TEjournNewtech.rtf

NEWS AND THE MEDIA: WHICH COMES FIRST?
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This 6 page paper examples the way in which the news is created by the media, rather than reporting the news as it happens. Evidence given, quotes cited from sources. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBnewsmed.rtf

News from Around the World; Presentation Of The News By The Media
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This 10 page paper looks at 10 different news articles from as far part as the |untied states and Canada, to The United Kingdom, Africa and Finally Hong Kong. The article cover a wide range of subjects, from murder and international trade to local community news. This paper looks at the articles individually and considers if they were written through a political, cultural or strategic lens. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TElenses.wps