Origins of the Newspaper
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This 5 page paper looks at the origins of the modern day newspaper. The subject is viewed beginning with the first semblance of a paper in the Ancient world, through the middle ages, and then to the twentieth century. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA111new.wps

Participatory Journalism
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The debate on the ethics of this style of journalism is explored in this 7 page paper. John Reed and George Plimpton are cited as possessing such a style. Opinions from others such as Tom Brokaw and Mary Matalin are expressed. Examples of journalistic techniques are provided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Persuasive Writing - Analyzing the Argument
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A 2 page paper that examines a short argumentative paragraph concerning a protest carried out by a small number of a college's student body and presents suggestions as to how this argumentative presentation might be further clarified and evidenced. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: LCArgue.doc

Persuasive Writing - Analyzing the Issue
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A 2 page paper that examines the technique of issue analysis in persuasive writing. The issue of the commercial interests involved in popular film and television content is examined, and suggestions on the presentation and argument of this issue are exemplified. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: LCIssue.doc

Political Economy and Mass Media
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A 12 page paper discussing globalization and the media in the local area. There have been studies of globalization's effect on local cultures of developing nations. Now increasing attention is trained on development of local and regional media. As more media enterprises are purchased by the multinational corporations that maintain the greatest rate of globalization, the culture- and policy-changing abilities of the media take on new considerations. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: KSmedGlobCul.wps

Politics in Journalism and Ethical Behavior
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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 declining stock value for investors. Others occurred during the same period, of course, such as Disney’s acquisition of ABC. Layered acquisitions and the prospect of more to follow have created a wealth of ethical and political questions targeting the future of journalism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSjournPolEth.rtf

PR Brings Science to the Forefront
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This paper looks at the valuable relationship that has been established between science and public relations, in contrast to traditional journalism. The paper posits that PR's crisp, clean approach has already aided and will continue to be the best format for science news in the future. Bibliography lists 3 sources. jvPRnsci.rtf
Filename: jvPRnsci.rtf

Print Media Analyzed
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A 3 page paper which defines print media, explains its importance and effect on society, and its struggle to compete in an age of ‘instant' information. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Printmed.wps