A Look at "Grace Under Fire"
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A detailed 3 page essay that takes a brief glance at a popular situation comedy in relation to the cognitive, superiority and aggressive theories of humor. One cited reference.
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Essay Title: A Look at "Grace Under Fire"

A Mass Media Incident Which Posed an Ethical Dilemma and Discussion of Current Codes in Media Ethics
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This is a 5 page paper discussing a specific mass media incident that posed an ethical dilemma and some examples of codes of ethics within media. Editors and executive officers in charge of mass media operations have formatted over 33 known codes of ethics and values in the media. Many of the codes of ethics deal with public relations and moral dilemmas, conflict of interest issues, timeless values, new technology, sources and reporters, editorial independence and diversity issues among other areas of concern. Nevertheless, cases which test the codes of media ethics continue to be an issue in the public and journalist world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Essay Title: A Mass Media Incident Which Posed an Ethical Dilemma and Discussion of Current Codes in Media Ethics

A Paper on Argumentation
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In modern society there is such a plethora of information as well as a myriad of modes of acquiring information that it is difficult for the individual to fully comprehend all aspects of a problem in order to come to a decision or an opinion. This 7 page tutorial explains the process of developing a paper based on analyze, interpretation and argumentation. The thesis for the paper is: an individual must seek sources outside the media in order to make an informed decision. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Essay Title: A Paper on Argumentation

A Postmodernist Interpretation of the Impact of Mass Media on Society
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A 9 page evaluation of the contention presented by author Dominic Strinati in his book “Introduction to Theories of Popular Culture” that “society has been subsumed within the mass media”. This paper analyzes the influence of the media from a postmodernist perspective, calling into play the theories of men like Harvey, Jameson, Baudrillard, Lyotard, Foucault, Beck, Giddens, Ritzer and Habermas to conclude that Strinati’s contention does indeed carry a lot of weight. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Essay Title: A Postmodernist Interpretation of the Impact of Mass Media on Society

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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Essay Title: A Question of Control: The Media in Europe Today

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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Essay Title: A Questionnaire on the News and its Impacts

A Short Broadcast
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This 5 page paper consider the way in which a short five minute broadcast may be used. The writer if this paper argues it should be used to better the world by seeking to make a small change rather than a big change. The use put forward is an appeal for the homeless.
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Essay Title: A Short Broadcast