Ernie Pyle, World War II Journalist
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A 10 page paper that considers the elements of the work of Ernie Pyle that made him one of the most copied journalists of the century. This paper provides an overview of the work of Pyle within the scope of World War II. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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William Randolph Hearst And Joseph Pulitzer: Yellow Journalism And The Spanish/American War
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21 pages in length. It was, perhaps, the most devastating event to occur with regard to journalistic integrity, but it was bound to happen in light of growing competition within the industry. William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer were two power hungry publishers who each had his own successful newspaper. Both Hearst's New York Journal and Pulitzer's New York World provided readers with up-to-date information, along with plenty of stimulating social appeal, yet the two literary moguls were constantly competing with each other for a bigger take of the readership pie. So intense was this rivalry that the ongoing battle soon turned into an ugly, mudslinging, back stabbing display of greed and power. The writer discusses yellow journalism and the Spanish/American War as they relate to Hearst and Pulitzer. Bibliography lists 50 sources.
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Ethical Theory in Sports Journalism
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A 22 page paper discussing the philosophies underlying the solid and accepted principles of journalism, particularly as they relate to any sort of conflict of interest arising from simultaneous corporate ownership of reporting organizations and performing organizations. The paper discusses the philosophies of Kant, Mill, Aristotle and Rawls, relating them to the growing problems of such conflict of interest enabled in large part by the consolidation trend fueling mergers and acquisitions. The second and smaller section of the paper provides concrete example of the problems of subjectivity in reporting. It provides several examples of broadcast 'cheerleading' styles dating from as far back as the 1960s and examines the implications of the 1999 purchase by the corporate parent of the Dallas Morning News of a minor stake in Dallas' struggling rofessional basketball team, the Mavericks. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
Filename: KSjrnlEthics.wps

The Press & The President
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A 5 page paper discussing the involvement of the press in the lives of the presidents of the 1930's in comparison to their involvement in the life of the current president, President Clinton. The press has always been very actively interested in the lives of the presidents of the United States, but while it seems as though they may be more vicious today than they were in the 1930's, in some ways they are just as cold and cruel in their attacks. The difference may be that we are much more aware of many aspects today than the citizens of the United States years ago. In that respect it may only the subject matter has changed, with the perseverance of the press still the same. Bibliography lists many sources.
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Journalism / Model News Articles
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6 pages in total length. This file contains two fictitious newspaper articles written for study by those pursuing degrees and/or careers in journalism. These writings follow all rules of this genre ; One is on students protesting tuition hikes at a specific college and the other is on a controversial speaker's guest appearance at that same college.
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Journalism / Model News Articles # 2
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9 pages in length. This file contains three fictitious newspaper articles written for study by those pursuing degrees and/or careers in journalism. These writings follow all rules of this genre-- and are about different subjects concerning school & local politics. Please send us e-mail for more details.
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Model Press Releases
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A total of 3 pages containing the text of 7 fictitious press releases to be used as models for those studying journalism. Topics include community programs, accomplishments of local individuals, and public education. No Bibliography.
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Time Magazine 1
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A 2 page discussion of a current issue of Time Magazine. The issues addressed include the targeted audience, it s age, economic status, education level, gender, and marital status. In addition an evaluation of ten various advertisements is addressed, illustrating the audience targeted and the general feel of the advertisement. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Time Magazine 2
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A 2 page paper addressing one particular advertisement within a current issue of Time Magazine. The ad examined is one for an IBM notebook computer. The issues discussed involve the colors used in the ad, the picture itself, the people within the ad, and the setting of the ad. Other issues address images or ideas that the ad evokes in this writer, as well as the mood it indicates, and any other pertinent information relating to the evaluation of the ad. bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Time Magazine 3
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A 3 page paper that thoroughly examines one advertisement from a current issue of Time Magazine. The advertisement is from IBM and is for Borders books. The ad is examined in regards to the targeted audience. Issues include the ad and the magazines use of it, the scenes, the colors, the written message, and other aspects which fully define its intent. Also discussed is how the message gets an individual to think or feel a certain way. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Vietnam War / Mainstream Press Coverage Of The Tet Offensive
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A 7 page research paper which examines how the New York Times covered the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War using only primary sources. The writer looks at the original articles published between Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, 1968, and concludes that, despite the tendency of the conservative right to blame the American withdrawal from Vietnam on the media, the coverage was accurate, factual, and unbiased. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Student Freedom of Expression
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This 13 page report discusses the freedom of expression available to and exercised by students. Repression of student expression in the United States is still present in the daily life of both educators and students ranging from elementary school through university. This report examines the overall issue, as well as litigation that has taken place regarding student freedom of expression at both the state and federal levels. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Media and the News -- The Chicken and the Egg Question
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This 10 page report discusses the modern media and the extent to which it is responsible for making the news or breaking the news. Increasingly, the line between reporting the news and participating in the news has become blurred for the modern media. If the media does not show up to cover a “newsworthy” event, was it really “newsworthy?” In an age of instant communication, in which there is little time for reflection, accuracy, balance or integrity -- the media regularly creates the impression that sleaze, is everywhere and that nothing is sacred. So which comes first, media or the news, the chicken or the egg? Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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'History Of Women In Journalism' by Beasely and Gibbons
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A 5 page paper discussing the book 'Taking Their Place' which details the history of women in journalism. Various notable female journalists are briefly discussed, as are the challenges they faced. Bibliography lists three sources.
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