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Technology in the Classroom, 2005.
This paper examines the impact of modern technology in a classroom setting.
2,544 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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The writer of this well-researched paper analyzes the published results of various studies relating to the positive impact of integrating technology into the classroom. The general aim of this paper illustrates that implementing computers and computer related programs into the classroom ultimately leads to the improvement of student achievement. The writer contends and explains why technology in education cannot be effective in and of itself, as there are many important social contexts connected within the process of education. This paper details the attention that must be paid to the strategies used in teaching involving various forms of technology in the classroom. This paper explores the results of a study conducted by the Software Publishers Association which summed up 176 studies that were undertaken from 1990 to 1995 about the effectiveness of technology in schools. The summary of the report showed that technology rich environments had a positive effect regarding the performance of the students. This paper also delves into the various forms of technologies used in the classroom including internet and email, which supplies individual written answers to questions and replies from the teachers to the students. The e-mail replies received from the students can then be built into different files for the students, which can be made more sophisticated by asking the students to form a web page that best displays their work. The writer also discusses the importance of educators being flexible in the application of this particular methodology as well as keeping up to date with the latest advancements in modern technology.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
The Effective Use of Technology to Improve Student Performance in Any Classroom
References
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"One of the simplest technologies that can be used is through Email, which supplies individual written answers to questions and replies from the teachers to the students. The replies received from the students can then be built into different files for the students, though this will require applying some high level Email software. Again the Email from the students can be made more sophisticated by asking the students to reply to questions finally forming a web page. This helps the students become more focused in their studies. The responses to the form sent out can be collected by the teacher in a file on the server, but this requires higher technology. This method helps the computer itself analyze and evaluate the responses given by the students. This can be used with multiple choice answers which can reply the results directly to the students. In case, the multiple choice use is not feasible, then short answers can be collected for evaluation by the teacher or the teaching assistant."
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Media Conglomeration: A Monopoly, 2006.
This paper focuses on the telecommunications industry, which has seen an accelerating wave of corporate mergers and acquisitions that have resulted in the creation of multi-billion-dollar media conglomerates.
996 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the government's continuous deregulation of the telecommunications industry, which was intended to result in increased competition, however the exact opposite was in fact achieved. The writer of this paper discusses the growing trend by large media conglomerates that are continuously consuming their competition. As a result, the mega-media companies cited in this paper, produce and/or distribute the majority of television shows, radio programs, movies and print publications. This paper examines the makeup of several large media conglomerates such as AOL-Time Warner, which was formed in 2000 for $160 billion and the Walt Disney Company, which includes several television production companies and cable networks and more than 100 million subscribers. The writer of this paper detail the impact and control these companies have on today's media. The writer contends and explains how these particular monopolies control the traditional ideas of the free press. This paper also delves into the FCC's recently relaxed media ownership rules that allows large media conglomerates to grow even larger, resulting in a great deal of protest.
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"The FCC recently relaxed media ownership rules that allowed large media conglomerates to grow even larger. Thus, they set off a great deal of protest. Americans did not appreciate the fact that a small group of powerful corporations are given more control of the most important element of our democracy: our access to information. They are right to feel this way. The media monopoly allows a small amount of companies power over media outlets (independent and corporate alike, including on the Web). This is far too much power for them to possess, but this is the future face of media consolidation."
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Marshall McLuhan and the Media, 2006.
This paper examines the views and opinions of author Marshall McLuhan regarding the modern media and its impact on humanity.
1,553 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper analyzes the predictions and views of media guru Marshall McLuhan, who argued that all forms of media exert a compelling influence on humanity and society and not necessarily for the benefit of man. In one of his more well-known books, "The Medium is the Massage," McLuhan contends that people consume both medium and message as a total experience. The writer of this paper details the rapidly advancing technologies of the 21st century while examining their impact on humanity and society. This paper discusses the views of McLuhan, one of the founders of media ecology, who voiced his concerns that the media, especially television, brought the brutalities of war into our living rooms, while making the viewer numb to the negative happenings of the world. The author had many strong opinions regarding modern forms of media and communication, such as the telephone. McLuhan was concerned that phones made it possible for people to talk with one another without actually being together. This paper also delves into the various predictions and concerns McLuhan had regarding the emergence of electronic media, in which the author often stated that man's dependence on electronic forms of media would eventually spell the end of humanity as it it now known.
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"Of more concern, technology continues to expand the gap between the haves and have-nots. According to the International Telecommunication Union, 90 percent of Internet users come from industrialized countries and only 25 percent of people in developing countries have Internet access. A computer in Bangladesh costs eight years the country's annual salary. Similarly, in the United States, for example, technology, especially the Internet, is a class issue. Compare the number of the technology budget and wired PCs and laptops in the suburbs to that of the inner-cities and other poorer areas of the country. Information is power, and the power is located in similar pockets as the money."
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Colored Woman and the Media, 2006.
A look at the stereotyping of women of color in contemporary television advertisements.
1,877 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 22 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper presents an examination of the way television commercials portray women of color. The writer explores past and present issues that media entertainment has had with minority women and details the current trends and attitudes in television advertising.
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"Since the 1960's the civil rights movements have worked to equalize the playing field for everyone in America. Whole the constitution of the nation claims all men are created equal the fact has remained that minorities have suffered racism and indignities in many life areas. One of the areas that minorities have been portrayed differently than non minorities has been the area of entertainment. Television has been a recreational tool for Americans for about six decades and during that time minorities have been portrayed in ways that reflected society's mind set. Today, current portrayals of minorities, specifically women of color make an interesting study in societal views."
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A Day in the Life of a Member of Congress, 2005.
This paper examines the numerous aspects surrounding the political career of a congressman, much of which the public is generally unaware of.
1,737 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper analyzes the political makeup of a U.S. congressman or
congresswoman. There are many aspects surrounding the career of a congress-person, most of which the public is generally unaware of. The writer of this paper delves into the rarely spoken qualifications needed to obtain the support of a particular party which include: Financial backing, proper education, desirable religious beliefs, race and age. This paper details the daily life of a congress-person which is extremely demanding. If the representative is truly honest and qualified, it may be even more difficult than for those representatives who are simply going with the flow of the system. The writer of this paper also discusses the lack of black or Hispanic members in the House of Representatives as well as the Senate. This paper also examines the impact of the media on the effectiveness of elected government officials.
Table of Contents:
Outline
Congress Does Not at all Represent the American Population
Requirements of a Congressperson
Some Congressmen and Congresswomen are Genuine
Thesis
A Look at Congress
Footnotes
Works Cited
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"Some of the requirements of congresspersons make logical sense for the profession, while others simply do not. Sufficient political experience is a sensible requirement of a candidate, but it must be weighed with the cost of electing representatives that are past their prime, bought into the status-quo, disillusioned, or even senile. One journalist described witnessing congressmen who were obviously too old to be competent in this job. The WASP requirements of congressmen are illogical in this desegregated, supposedly enlightened post-suffrage and civil rights era; one's gender, ethnicity, and religion have little or nothing to do with how well one can perform in Congress, apart from the fact that each representative will have to overcome all of the prejudices held against them."
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College Newspapers, 2006.
An analysis of challenges facing college newspapers.
2,450 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper discusses the current state of college newspapers and the challenges that face their continued existence. The paper begins with a discussion of how university policies support or inhibit student newspapers. Next, the paper studies the specific issue of censorship and its impact on academic freedom. The paper then turns to an evaluation of the quality of college newspapers, focusing on examples of particular high-level journals.
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"This is against the principle of education promoting academic freedom which ensures the liberty of students and the staff to make statements even if the statements are viewed as being untrue or one-sided. One does not deny that untrue and defamatory writings have no value in terms of free speech, but the students have to be taught that they have the liberty to have their own opinion, and express them in the student publications in the right manner. This has to be accepted, especially if the student magazines permit anonymous publications. Also, if anonymous publications are permitted, then certainly students cannot be punished for such articles. (Censorship of College Student Newspapers) One can clearly see that the biggest reason for all the legal problems has been the difficulty in adjusting with each other, and one has to realize that both the students and their teachers have to accept adjustments in their thought and behavior when they work together in a college."
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Aristotle?s Rhetorical Theory, 2005.
This paper discusses Aristotle's rhetorical theory and its influence on modern democracy.
4,080 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 109.95
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This paper explains that Aristotle was not the first philosopher to argue from a rational, humanistic perspective nor to suggest that debates and arguments should be performed as an art form known as rhetoric; however, he is the most influential. The author points out that in his "Rhetoric", which is substantially shorter and relatively more straight-forward than most of his work, Aristotle presents a theory of rhetoric as an art that focuses on the capacity to persuade, the usefulness of rhetoric, the necessary elements of persuasion including appeals to emotion, status and logic and presents a wide range of specific stratagem for convincing an audience of one's point. The paper relates that the foundation of the modern approach to society, including the entirety of the modern political system, is fallout from the medieval rediscovery of Aristotle's work; during the Crusades, Europeans re-discovered Latin translations of Aristotle in various libraries throughout the Islamic world.
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Aristotle's Personal Work on "Rhetoric"
Aristotle's Historical Effect on "Rhetoric" and its Continued Fallout
Aristotle's Effects on Modern Democracy and the Sensitivity of Pathos
Does Aristotle Inadvertently Justify the Chicaneries of Modern Lawyers?
Conclusion
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"At the foundation of American democracy, the nation had a relatively homogenous culture. (Assuming, of course, that one follows in the founder's footsteps and ignores the presence of slaves and natives) Athens, also, was a homogenous culture, where the members had most interests in common. So Aristotle's ideas on comprehending the common beliefs on one's audience and building on them based on syllogism and appeals to the common good were quite efficient. However, as the nation aged it has become increasingly multi-cultural, with a wider variety of base worldviews interacting to create the polis. A similar progression has taken place through-out the European democracies, and of course many post-colonial colonies have had to deal with such disparities from the beginning. Hence, it may seem that Aristotle's vision of rhetoric may have difficulties in a modern setting."
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and The Walt Disney Company, 2005.
A comparative organizational communication case study of these two businesses.
3,256 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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The paper presents a comparative case study analysis of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and The Walt Disney Company in regard to globalization and communications. It compares and contrasts on how these two organizations operate in global and multi-cultural environments. The paper clearly identifies each organization's communication style as it reflects on the ways the companies are managing and balancing both their local and the global concerns. It also looks at what each organization's communication reflects about its culture and identity, its leadership, its decision-making, employee participation, or conflict resolution and management; and what each organization's communication policy reflects about its use of power. Based on these analyses, the report draws conclusions about the extent to which each organization's communication system is both effective and/or ethical. The paper demonstrates that the two organizations operate on an international scale and the global policies, procedures and tendencies of the communication process place these companies on very different points along the continuum of effective and ethical communication. The paper includes graphs.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Globalization Communication
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Prior to Eisner, Disney for example only brought in just over eight percent of its revenues from abroad. Today the company receives almost a quarter of its business from global sales. Efforts like Disney Europe in France, renewed vigor in the resort business, entry into the cruise ship business offering the luxurious Disney cruise ships, and overall global merchandising have become a staggering accomplishment. Disney for example offers more than twenty one thousand rooms from more than twenty site specific resorts and the company continues to expand. Before Eisner, the company had fewer than three thousand rooms."
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Memory Theory, 2006.
An essay describing the author's experience as an exchange student in Argentina and the psychological theories that were applicable to her language acquisition experience.
898 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper describes the author's efforts at learning the language of Argentina during a semester of school in that country and how, in her efforts at learning the language, she spontaneously employed concepts and theories associated with memory theory.
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"I had the opportunity to study abroad in Argentina for a semester. To maximize the experience, I completely immersed myself in the culture and language. Initially, this was exhausting and it was necessary to take frequent breaks and even naps to integrate what I had just experienced. Many times words and phrases escaped my grasp but I learned to relax and concentrate on the gist of the exchange, using verbal cues, body and facial gestures, context, and the overriding emotions to assist me in this endeavor. Naturally, the combination of a relaxed attitude and continual exposure fostered within me more accurate listening and speaking skills."
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Nationalism, Isolationism and the Internet, 2006.
This paper examines the combination of nationalism and isolationism within the realm of the internet and advanced technology.
1,389 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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The writer of this paper contends that the reason the internet is such a big part of globalization is due to the fact that for the first time in history, any individual in any part of the world can communicate in a completely uncensored way over the entire planet. This paper focuses on the combination of nationalism and isolationism within the realm of the internet. This paper examines the advantages of nationalism that began to flourish, thanks in large part to internet technology, as the first world nations and the rest of the industrialized world separated itself from the less capable or developed nations. This paper analyzes the numerous aspects of the internet which are far different from other mediums as it provides a way to present information in a variety of approaches, each uniquely different and targeted to a specific audience. The paper also discusses the downside to the internet and advanced technology, in that it has become a source of isolationism in many third world countries. The writer claims that internet access on a global scale has a definite negative stigma which has been termed the 'digital divide.' This paper examines how the movement of globalization and strong nationalism has isolated third world nations. The writer contends that while nationalism flourishes, attention must be given to the those third world countries that have become more and more isolated due to their inability to bring technology to their citizens.
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Introduction
Internet
Nationalism & Globalization
Isolationism
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"The internet is basically a way for organizations, parties and movements to present them selves in the same way as we would look at a magazine, newspaper, radio shows or television presentations. The unique aspects of the Internet that is different from these other mediums because it provides a way to present information in a plethora of ways, each way uniquely different for however the target audiences may be. In the same respect, the Internet can personalize 'homepages,' or web sites to also present a very individual message for different audiences. The Internet, therefore, is a much more public and at the same time personal provider of information. This also entails that a majority of the Internet is completely dominated by individual users such as newsgroups, chats, BBS while other parts are completely commercial business related."
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Journalism vs. Sensationalism, 2006.
This paper analyzes the decline in newspaper readership as well as the issue of real journalism versus sensationalistic reporting of the news.
2,314 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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The writer of this paper presents a critical analysis on the decline of newspaper readership. This paper details the statistics, the attempts by newspapers to attract readers by turning to sensationalism and the opinions of experts in the field about how to increase readership. The writer also proposes an ethical solution to the problem that avoids sensationalism, yet, still provides the readers with what they want. Newspaper readership has declined. It has a tremendous amount of competition to overcome. Maintaining strong ethics, targeting the young adult and providing more investigative, celebrity and health and fitness news are all ways that readership can be increased and maintained. This paper discusses the issue of ethics in journalism while comparing it to the recent popularity of sensationalistic reporting. This paper also delves into electronic newspapers on the internet and their impact on readership.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Readers' Needs and Wants
Solution
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"The ethical question of using sensationalism to attract readers continues to be asked. Are newspapers simply giving readers what they want to keep their attention, or are they stepping over an ethical line in a desperate attempt to maintain their readership? It is a question that is debated nationwide in the industry. A few years ago, rag news such as the National Enquirer and the Star were laughed at by "real" journalists. Today however, "real" journalists find themselves in a position of having to lean more toward celebrity gossip and sensationalized stories to attract readers to their work."
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Crisis Communication in Public Relations, 2005.
This paper discusses the crisis communication strategies used by Merck, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson in problems marketing their specific controversial products.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 73.95
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This paper explains that Merck's culpability lies in the fact that fully six years before the drug VIOXX was withdrawn from the market, they continued to attempt to dodge and deny rather than holding detailed studies on the cardiovascular risks of the drugs, which has made Merck so vulnerable to court action today. The author points out that when Pfizer Pharmaceuticals found itself in similar trouble with Celebrex, it should have re-submitted Celebrex for safety trial specific to cardiovascular events to the FDA; instead Pfizer, like Merck, bet that marketing the risk versus benefit profile of the drug would be sufficient. The paper relates that Johnson and Johnson plans to make direct to consumer (DTC) advertisements for drugs, such as Levitra and Viagra, more informative; however, the paper stresses that the best decision about whether or not a drug is right for a patient should be left to the physician and his or her patient, not a 30 second television advertisement.
Table of Contents
Merck and VIOXX
Pfizer and Celebrex
Johnson & Johnson and DTC (Direct to Consumer) Marketing
From the Paper
"In this case, it is difficult to asses whether Pfizer was being coy surrounding the potential risks of Celebrex or was simply under the impression that the drugs, while sharing the same class and mechanism of action, did not hold the same cardiovascular risks. This assumption could be held up when one thinks of the release of the non-sedating antihistamine Seldane in the 1990s. This drug, originally containing a black box warning (the highest warning made by the FDA) against concurrent use with certain antifungal and antibiotic drugs, was later removed from the market due to a propensity to cause a fatal heart rhythm. A popular drug, it was soon reformulated and is now widely available even as an over-the-counter preparation without these side effects. It could be possible that Pfizer truly felt the initial studies were flawed, but the manner in which they chose to disseminate the data from the first study would seem somewhat underhanded in nature."
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Automobiles and the Film Industry, 2006.
An in-depth look at how the film industry has used automobiles for many years to try and influence the public and popular culture.
1,871 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of automobiles in the film industry, and how they are impacted by mass media. More specifically, this paper analyzes how mass media influences the use of automobiles and popular culture surrounding their use. The writer explores several books and movies in support of the analysis presented.
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"Since the inception of the automobile, significant importance has been placed on its use and look. Young men are conditioned to believe that attracting women is based in part on having the right type of car. Young women are raised to think if a man has a nice car he is a worthwhile pursuit. In addition, media and society have conditioned Americans to place certain values on certain cars. If it's a sedan or a station wagon the owner must be old or boring. If it is sporty or a particular type of car the assumption is made that the owner is modern in thought and action. Autos have importance in all walks of life, including entertainment."
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News Framing: The Sino-U.S. Spy Plane Collision, 2005.
A comparison of the "New York Times" and the "People's Daily" coverage of the Sino-U.S. spy plane collision of April 1, 2001.
11,500 words (approx. 46.0 pages), 32 sources, MLA, $ 224.95
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On April 1, 2001, what began as a minor training exercise turned into a post-Cold War confrontation between two of the world's nuclear powers. On this date, a collision of a U.S. spy plane and a Chinese fighter jet resulted in a tense - but not hostile - political confrontation between the two nations. This paper examines how although the actual details of the spy plane collision in April 2001 differed substantially in their respective accounts in the Chinese and U.S. media, these differences were not so important to many observers as how important the role they played in shaping public opinion as the events unfolded. It provides a side-by-side comparison of the accounts from China and the U.S. to show how the "New York Times" and the "People's Daily" seem to be covering two completely separate incidents. It also defines and discusses the media framing functions that were categorized into three dimensions: visual framing, contextual framing and operational framing.
Outline:
Introduction
Background and Overview
Differences in Media Accounts
Categorization of Framing Functions in Media Accounts
Review of the Literature
Role of the Media in News Presentation
Gatekeeping and Presentation of News Reports
Additional Factors Influencing Presentation of News Reports
The American Position as Reflected in "The New York Times"
The Chinese Position as Reflected in "The People's Daily"
The International Community's Position
Method
Data Analysis and Findings
"People's Daily": April 2-April 27, 2001
"New York Times" Analysis
Validity and Reliability
Conclusion
References
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"From a subjective perspective, one can almost envision the Chinese leadership hunkered down in the Forbidden City formulating a cogent but forceful response to the spy plane incident that would show the world that they still meant business militarily, but one which would not go so far as to jeopardize what was really important: the American markets. However, from an international perspective, the evolution of the Sino-American trade bloc may be thwarted by future recurrences of this level of hostility, and in the post-Cold War globe, former allies may become potential enemies. "
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The Media's Influence on Body Image, 2006.
This paper examines the negative impact of the media on both women and young girls, as well as the correlation between the media's definition of beauty and eating disorders.
1,226 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explores the power of the media in creating cultural definitions of beauty and attractiveness and its impact on women and young girls. The writer of this paper contends that the media depicts an unattainable image of beauty which negatively affects women who are already conditioned to feel insecure with their bodies. This paper examines the correlation between the media's perception of beauty and eating disorders. While media messages screaming "thin is in" may not directly cause eating disorders, they do create the context within which young women learn to place a value on the size and shape of their body. The media has been and continues to be a dominant source of self-image as it relates to gender socialization. This paper also contains relevant studies and statistics regarding this particular topic.
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"These images are not only insulting but also frightening. Women are already conditioned to feel insecure about their bodies and media images such as this only serve to perpetuate negative stereotypes. As Willis states, the experiences of an individual are a function of processes and institutions that extend far beyond, and exist independently of, individuals. Thus simply telling women "not to worry" about what other people think and to feel good about themselves no matter how greatly the media thwarts this task, is not sufficient. The changes in body image need to be made within the media, not within the women themselves."
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"The Media Monopoly", 2005.
This paper discusses Ben H. Bagdikian's "The Media Monopoly", which describes the problems of the concentration of giant companies in the mass media industry in the U. S..
1,585 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that the companies which dominate the mass media have dominant influence over the public's news, information, public ideas, popular culture and political attitudes because they not only control the media but also have influence on government because of this ability to manipulate the public. The author points out that this also affects advertising because large newspapers target the big retailers and advertisers with their big budgets; leaving corner grocery stores' advertising to the dwindling small neighborhood papers. The paper relates that Bagdikian proposes (1) an international convention whose role it would be to examine anti-trust in the mass media and (2) corporations be socially responsible in order to prevent "giantism" in the media.
From the Paper
"Commercial TV does have a foe, though, that of noncommercial TV. First, the noncommercial TV steals members of the audience away from commercial TV. Second, noncommercial TV reminds people that there is a choice in viewing and "an alternative to the heavy doses of sex-and-violence, fantasy advertising, and programs designed to create a 'buying mood'." Third, noncommercial TV can be honest. The author points out that this also effects advertising because large newspapers target the big retailers and advertisers with the big budgets; leaving corner grocery stores' advertising to the dwindling small neighborhood papers. They are able to deal with the issues affecting the public, as well as the controversies "in ways avoided by commercial broadcasters whose advertisers, understandably, do not wish their products associated with public controversy." "
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The Communications Decency Act, 2006.
A position paper arguing against the The Communications Decency Act of 1996.
1,882 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper examines the Communications Decency Act of 1996, arguing that it should be rejected because it represents the hidden agenda of a radical Christian Group, the Christian Coalition. The paper argues that this act would restrict free speech that is protected by the U.S. Constitution and that its primary purpose is to restrict pornography. The paper further argues that the Christian Coalition should be rejected as a whole because it is an extremist organization that would end freedom and democracy as we know it.
Outline
The Communications Decency Act (CDA)should be rejected because it is not a useful piece of legislation.
The CDA will impose radical changes to existing law.
Will impose broad restrictions on speech protected by U.S.
Constitution.
Will give communications providers an open ticket to censorship.
The CDA promotes a hidden agenda created by a radical Christian
group.
The CDA is an attempt to restructure existing laws to reflect the ideas of one specific group.
The CDA is an attempt to impose guidelines on an unregulated form of communication.
Legislation against the America way.
Exposing the Christian Coalition and it's true agenda in proposing the
CDA.
Main purpose of the CDA is restricting pornography.
Will end of free speech in electronic form.
The CDA will criminalize First Amendment protected communications.
Communications deemed "lascivious" or "indecent," in any form will be a crime.
Greater restrictions on pornography will cause censorship in our free
society.
The best of intentions: the worse results in conclusion.
Review of the major issues
Christian extremist views exposed
Will rewrite the First and Fifth Amendments to the Constitution.
Reject the CDA as a whole.
Lack of vision by an extremist organization.
Will end free society, as we know it.
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"The Communications Decency Act of 1996 (CDA) is going to take your right to free speech and privacy away. This document, signed into law by President Clinton, if upheld by the Supreme Court will completely rewrite free speech laws as we know them (Kniffel 1). Basically, free speech will become a thing of the past. Furthermore, it will give communications providers across a wide spectrum the authority to censor any questionable material that passes through its communications links."
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Youth Violence, 2006.
A paper looking at the epidemic of violence among America's youth and the causes of this epidemic.
1,990 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper argues that violence among America's youth has reached epidemic proportions and that the causes of this violence can be found in the home, the educational system, the friendships children establish and the media. The paper concludes with the warning that if society's mentality about home life, schools, peers and the media remains the same and does not wake up to the need for change and the fact that these social systems promote violence, America can look forward to continued and increasing levels of violence among its youth.
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"In the '50s Ed Sullivan told the video cameras, taping Elvis live performance, not to shoot anything below Elvis' waist. He didn't want America to see the perverse image of hip shaking and wild dancing. We've come a long way from then, in what is allowed on television. As a matter of fact, stations now allow things that are much worse on everything from television to comic books. But then again America is a haven for violence. Violence is as American as apple pie. We are exposed to it constantly. Everyday violent dramas play themselves out on our streets and at our schools. Many believe that this violence has no particular cause. Yet others insist that the children themselves are genetic failures and they are just bad apples. Still others contend that the violence is just random and not aimed at anything specifically. The sad truth is that this epidemic of violence is the product of many factors. The main factors that stimulate the violence within American youth, are the upbringing a child receives at home and his education. The next variable that plays a key role in this is the violence portrayed in movies, the news and video games. The last catalyst in the reaction is the peer influences a child keeps at school."
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The Sociology of Television, 2006.
This paper explores the significant role television plays in society, both positively and negatively, through the portrayal of stereotypes, lifestyles, consumer influences and behavioral examples.
1,733 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The writer of this paper contends and proves that the invention of television has changed the way people view each other, the world and their surroundings. This paper examines how the images we see shape our opinions, attitudes and behavior. The writer details the impact television has on children's development, which can either reinforce or alter stereotypes. Within the last forty years, television has played a significant role in society through the portrayal of stereotypes, lifestyles, consumer influences, and behavioral examples. Television programming has an even greater affect on our attitudes and social interactions through the portrayal of lifestyle and individual stereotypes. In recent years, the medium of television has come under fire for portraying images that are detrimental to society. This paper also discusses the effects of constant advertising and how it affects the way we view ourselves in terms of where we fit into society.
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"In recent years, the television media has come under fire for portraying images that are detrimental to society. Troubled adults and teens too often mimic actions depicted in violent television shows and then base their behavior on the actions of the characters in the shows. This attitude formation would lead us to believe that through a numbing effect, we are influenced in behavioral ways that would not normally occur if the stimulus (i.e. television influence) was removed. Relying on television portrayal as an excuse for immoral behavior tends to place people in a robot scenario whereby the individual has no decision-making capabilities other than to act out scenes portrayed on television. Most individuals do not go to this extreme in attitude formations or behavioral modification, but the fact that some do raises the concern at to what degree television actually influences behavior and attitudes. Individuals who also happen to be parents are affected in a myriad of additional ways."
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