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.
Filename: Presstet.wps
Paper Title: Vietnam War / Mainstream Press Coverage Of The Tet Offensive

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.
Filename: MHfreeE2.rtf
Paper Title: Student Freedom of Expression

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.
Filename: BWmednew.wps
Paper Title: Media and the News -- The Chicken and the Egg Question

'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.
Filename: Journalw.doc
Paper Title: 'History Of Women In Journalism' by Beasely and Gibbons

“Acting school advertisement”
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A five page paper which looks at the ways in which an advertisement for a stunt acting course could be constructed and the elements which should be included in the text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JLstunt.rtf
Paper Title: “Acting school advertisement”

“Breaking the News: How the Media Undermine American Democracy”: A Review of the Book by James Fallow
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A 5 page discussion of the primary contentions in Fallow’s book. Fallow depicts a media which is far removed from our concept of investigative ability and factual reporting. Indeed, the media of today has been a deleterious influence in the way that the American public views the democratic process and their role in that process. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPmdiDem.rtf
Paper Title: “Breaking the News: How the Media Undermine American Democracy”: A Review of the Book by James Fallow

“British media from 1900 to 1945”
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A six page paper which looks at the history of the press and the broadcast media in the period between 1900 and 1954, with particular reference to the links between the press and political ideologies during the era of the press barons in the 1930s. Bibliography lists 3 sources
Filename: JLPress.rtf
Paper Title: “British media from 1900 to 1945”

“Robert McChesney’s Rich Media, Poor Democracy”
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A six page paper which looks at Robert McChesney’s critique of the media, and the problems inherent in corporate business holding a monopoly on media ownership, and the ways in which this mediates against free speech and genuine democratisation. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLmcchesney.wps
Paper Title: “Robert McChesney’s Rich Media, Poor Democracy”

“The Impact of New Technology and Global Communication on War Journalism”
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A fifteen page paper which contrasts the methodology of traditional journalism with the utilisation of new media technologies such as satellite news coverage, online newspapers and the Internet. The writer considers the structure and agendas of modern news organisations, and the impact which global communication has had on the way in which conflict is reported. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: JLwarreport.wps
Paper Title: “The Impact of New Technology and Global Communication on War Journalism”

"Facing Probes, Governor to Resign": A Review of the 2004 New York Times Article
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A 3 page review of a June 2004 article from the New York Times concerning the resignation of Governor John G. Rowland. The author of this paper observes that the article is written from a strictly objective view and its intent is obviously to outline the circumstances surrounding a tedious political situation. The author concludes that the article does an exceptional job of reporting in a non-biased and informative way, of providing information not only on the wrongdoing surrounding the case but also other important details, perhaps the most important of which is the summary of what this resignation will mean for Connecticut. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPgovImp.rtf
Paper Title: "Facing Probes, Governor to Resign": A Review of the 2004 New York Times Article