Communication papers

A critique of the laws of defamation in the U.K. and an analysis of their impact on the freedom of speech.

A look at the extent to which the commercial nature of journalism impacts on the ability of the journalist to serve the public interest.

A look at how consolidation in the broadcast industry is harming free speech.

An analysis of the use of satire in the popular television show, "The Simpsons".

An analysis of the V chip, a method of reducing the exposure of children and teens to violence on television.

An analysis of the communications process of Domino's Pizza.

An analysis of the media's interpretation of beauty.

Examines liberal bias in the print media during the 2004 United States presidential election.

An analysis of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

This paper discusses the history of the Fairness Doctrine in mass communications and argues that it should be reinstated.

This paper discusses the relationship of negotiation and ethics by creating and justifying a negotiation solution to a hypothetical business situation in which an employee is stealing from a supplier.

This paper seeks the definition of the word "racist".

This paper is a comparative analysis of political editorials from "The New York Times" and "The Dallas Morning News" on the subject of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Gaza pullout plan.

An example of the stereotypical manner in which men are portrayed in movies.

A look at three technological advances of the 20th century that changed the world.

A review of Thomas Friedman's classic work of political journalism, "From Beirut to Jerusalem".

An analysis of the effects of the media on youth.

A look at how logical fallacies confront people in all aspects of life and the harm they can do do our decision-making process.

A look at the importance of effective communication skills in the resolution of emotional conflicts.

This paper discusses the challenges of marketing HDTV.

A personal analysis of intercultural communication within the classroom, with a focus on middle and high school experiences.

A review of the Bethel School District vs. Fraser court case, which concerns freedom of speech.

An analysis of the impact of violence in Web-based and computer games on adolescents.

A critique of the annual report published by the International Paper Company.

This paper discusses an interviewing strategy for a company that has had a high turnover rate, which may have been caused by improper interviewing of potential employees.

Discusses the importance of communication in the business world, as explained by Angela Sinickas in her article, "Communicating Is Not Optional".

An analysis of conflicts in the workplace and resolution techniques.

This paper discusses fallacies from a critical thinking standpoint of using "appeal to force", "appeal to pity", and "two wrongs make a right" arguments in the business arena.

This paper analyzes, based on communications theory, Tim O?Brien's "The Things They Carried", a collection of stories about the author's time in the Army during the Vietnam War.

This paper is concerned with the means of communication in 1776 as compared to information exchange in 2004.

An analysis of the importance of skillful writing in the workplace.

A discussion on digital photography and how it allows the photographer to distort the image of reality.

A look at how media coverage of the Scott Peterson case has less to do with the legal facts and issues and more to do with the drama and sensation of the case.

A look at the construction of modern heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual identities in the television sitcom, "Sex in the City".

A comparative analysis of what the magazines "Shape" and "Men's Health" create for their readership.

This paper reviews the "Information Age" exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C.

An examination of how media can distort the truth by analyzing how three newspapers reported about the historical U.S.-China standoff.

Examines the social effect of cellular phone usage.

A look at the Sony Company and its involvement in the development, promotion, and marketing of high-definition television (HDTV).

A look at the effect of the process of aging upon the social fabric of the nation.

A look at the anticipated growth in the field of distance education.

A small observational study of mobile phone users.

Examines how American media contributes to consumerist traits in children.

A look at the legal, economic, and cultural aspects of consumption patterns of American youth.

Research study on how gender affects the manner in which people self-disclose, particularly in initial interactions.

Discusses the importance of good communication skills in the nursing profession.

An examination of the American news coverage of the historic handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China.

An examination of the modern-day influence that rhetoric has on governmental processes.

A look at the role of communications in aircraft maintenance management.

Describes the concept of 'pseudo-events,' which are planned for the purpose of producing dramatic images in all forms of communication.

A literature review regarding the marketing of a men's magazine in Singapore.

A biographical look at Ellen DeGeneres and her open admission of homosexuality.

This paper states that, since nearly every sector of our lives is affected by modern media, the media has a profound and ubiquitous influence on public opinion.

An analysis of Edward L. Bernays, press agent, publicist, and public relations counselor.

A detailed discussion about whether Amerigo Vespucci's letters were authentic or forgeries and yellow journalism.

An analysis of effective oral communications in the workplace.

This paper discusses criteria for evaluating research reporting and applies these to a nursing research article.

Examines how current psychology provides support for disabled children, focusing on deafness.

A look at the detrimental effect pornography has on children and society as a whole.

A look at the implications of syndication on the entertainment industry.

Discusses Agent Dale Cooper's role as a detective in the 1990s TV series, "Twin Peaks".

A critical exploration of cultural narratives from an Australian perspective.

An overview of this communication model and how it is applied in Singapore and the United States.

A discussion of real and perceived gender differences in nonverbal communication.

Analysis of the speaking style of George Bush.

A discussion of why censorship of sexuality cannot exist in the modern American media.

A look at stereotypical roles of black women on television.

Questions whether children's television programs are more violent
than adult programs.

An analysis of wireless communication networks.

A look at the life and career of comedian and entertainer, Bob Hope.

An analysis of interpersonal non-verbal communication as observed at an airport.

Examines the roles that black women played in the early era of television.

A look at interpretations of the First Amendment and how they affect the ongoing debate about free speech and hate speech.

How conflicts in workplace communications cause stress.

This paper analyzes the characters of Jon and Garfield in the widely-read comic strip, "Garfield the Cat".

An examination of the practice of muckrakers in journalism.

A look at how television viewing affects children and, in particular, how viewing violence on television affects children.

A paper investigating and outlining the characteristics, affordability and constraints that make television a medium in its own right.

An introduction to bibliotherapy, or communicating with children through books.

This paper discusses the TV classic, "Friends", and its reflection of American popular culture.

This paper discusses the economic relationship of media owners to the political marketplace consisting of government, politicians, and citizens.

A paper about the accomplishments of Benjamin Day, founder of the newspaper, "The New York Sun".

This document covers the history, technical specifications, and comparable technologies relative to Bluetooth technology.

This paper discusses the limitation placed on the media by the government during military operations.

A look at sex and AIDS and how they are depicted through the local media of the New York borough of the Bronx.

This paper discusses the distortion of crime coverage on television news.

This paper discusses the role and management of conflict in an organization.

A critique of an article by Chris McClean titled, "How Can Email Communication Affect Your Business?"

A genre analysis of two reality TV shows, "The Real World" and "The Surreal Life".

A look at the controversial issue regarding the danger posed to military personnel by embedded journalists.

An analysis of how the conflict in Northern Ireland has many sociological implications that affect government and private sector broadcasters and the public at large.

A look at the impact of television on society in the 1950s.

A comparison of traditional media coverage and new media coverage.

A look at the rising popularity of online newspapers.

A history of Russian media.

A look at how image and sound combine to create meaning and the other functions of sound in television and film.

Examines research dealing with the Internet's impact on societal psychology.

A look at how media images of thin models affect body image and cause eating disorders in women.

A reasoned critique of the press complaints commission and its code of practice.

A paper investigating the blurring of public and private spheres due to new technologies such as the mobile phone and world wide web.