Communication papers

Draws similarities between the Rubik's cube and the way in which humor functions.

A review of "The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success" by Brian Tracy.

An analysis of Marshall McLuhan's essay "The Medium is the Message".

Shows how ideals of body shape and size portrayed in the media contribute to excessive concern with slimness and eating disorders among young women.

Examines the dramatic effect that the media has on adolescents.

Essay on the importance of communication in marriage.

An analysis of William Randolph Hearst's impact on yellow journalism.

A brief literature review of teaching children through art and music.

Argues that 'gender stereotyping' in the media actually represents the general view of the population.

Examines how the media influences terrorism, especially in the wake of attacks on American interests.

A critical analysis of the roles that superheroes play in the world of media and society.

Discusses the technological trends in the wireless communications industry.

A communication and psychological studies perspective into intergroup relations.

A look at the media coverage of the 1990 Gulf War.

This paper considers the impact of movies on the adolescent, while relating this to the potential violent behavior of the adolescent and suggests that there is a link between the two.

Analyzes Richard Cavell's essay "McLuhan and Spatial Communication" about early communication theorist, Marshall McLuhan.

A research paper which explains the September 11th terrorist attacks using the media, social and psychological theories.

This paper is a personal essay that discusses mass media censorship.

An in-depth study into the use of computers for the purpose of translation and how this could affect the translating profession.

A review of three different articles on the topic of non-verbal communication.

Examines why North American women continue to be the primary targets and consumers of cosmetic surgery.

A examination of what skills make for a good listener.

An in-depth study into the affect that the media has on the phenomenon of adolescent sexual activity.

This paper discusses the censoring of music videos by state and federal legislators by passing laws to make selling minors music videos with objectionable language, violence or sexual nature, without parental consent, a crime advisories.

An examination of the process of negotiation.

This paper is a marketing assessment of Panasonic.

Proposes a study to test how secondary school websites are utilized as a communication tool between home and school.

A look at the use of media coverage to promote patriotism in America during World War II.

Discusses what makes a successful speech by examining those made by Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Jennifer Breuer and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

This paper reviews the psychologist Lawrence Kutner's ?Parent and Child ?, a book about parenting that is easy to understand and well-indexed for easy use.

This paper discusses the problems of the definition of family and the ways families are depicted on television.

This paper is a resolution essay of the classic communication case study of Mr. Hart and Mr. Bing who have stopped talking to each other.

The paper examines the life and journalistic style of Edward Murrow.

Examining the phenomenon of fear of public speaking and suggestions to overcome this fear.

Compares and analyzes the book "The Culture of Fear: Why Americans are Afraid of the Wrong Things" (Barry Glassner) and "The Stranger Next Door" (Arlene Stein) which deal with false beliefs.

The paper looks at ways to positively address disruptive communication styles, focusing mainly on ideas discussed in the book by Brinkman and Kirschner, "Dealing with people you can't stand: how to bring out the best in people at their worst".

This paper studies the link between violence in mass media and juvenile delinquency.

An examination of the concept of and the success of reality television shows.

This paper analyzes principles of persuasive communication that apply to written as well as spoken business communication.

A discussion of emotional intelligence and the theory behind it.

Compares and discusses these two television shows.

An examination of appreciative inquiry - the art and practice of asking questions that strengthen a system's capacity to apprehend, anticipate and heighten positive potential - including history, methods, case studies and a review of current literature.

A discussion on the methods used in direct marketing campaigns.

This paper discusses the implications of the merger of the internet with traditional forms of media.

Discusses how the media has affected the sports careers of Tyson, the boxer and Beckham, the soccer star.

A systems approach to communications theory and the use of information.

Examines how sensory adaption affects the advertising industry.

An examination of this condition which is a chronic voice disorder, characterized by strained and strangled speech.

Discusses these forms of education as a solution to English Language Learning (ELL) students and the problems they face within mainstream education.

This paper discusses that communication is an art, and conflict is a natural process associated with the ability to communicate.

Explains the importance of internal relations within an organization, using the example of the merger of HP and Compaq.

Discusses the personality traits that made King a charismatic leader.

Discusses methods of leadership in this Grammy-nominated orchestra, in response to an article entitled "Leadership Ensemble" by Ron Leiber.

Examines the value and impact of storytelling on society.

An examination of media violence with an emphasis on the effect of violent television programs on children and adolescents.

A review of the way in which the media was able to influence public opinion in the recent war against Iraq.

An analysis of some of the concepts behind the long running television show "Star Trek".

An examination of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that companies will encounter when conducting global commerce by way of the internet.

A review of various movies from the 50s and 60s which show the developing youth in Britain.

This paper discusses that photography by females is different than that done by males.

A look at the issues of language, culture and identity in the writings of Maxine Hong Kingston, Richard Rodriguez and Alfred Kazin.

This paper looks into the events and chaos that took place over three days at Woodstock 1999, in Rome, New York.

An examination of the Public Broadcasting System's (PBS) financial problems and a look at ways they could raise more money.

A review of "Sesame Street" and children's programs in general.

A discussion of the lack of ethical communication in organizations and the constant increase in the organizational ethical dilemma.

An examination of the important contribution effective listening skills can have on the workplace environment.

A discussion of the causes and effects of illiteracy worldwide.

An insight into the effects of the pornography industry.

This paper examines the manner in which television has influenced people's lives in the past 50 years, focusing on the talk-show pop culture.

A review of the causes and possible solutions for the rising levels of violence within society.

A discussion of effective intercultural communication in the workplace.

This paper rebuts the argument posed by John Podhoretz in the New York Post column and argues that journalist Peter Arnett is not guilty of treason in his reporting of the Iraqi war.

A look at homosexuality and media's acceptance of it.

A biography of the life of the business tycoon, Ted Turner.

An analytical report examining the feasibility of implementing a telecommuting program for a computer software-development company.

A study proposal to determine the effects of viewing television violence on school children.

Examines Sony's 1999 closing of its operations in North America following several marketing problems.

A discussion of the effect of media moguls and conglomerates in the media and communication industry.

Examines the structuralist semiotic theory of sociologist Roland Barthes.

A research design to study the effects of hierarchical communication patterns on children.

Discusses how a celebrity could be marketed efficiently and effectively.

The questionable effects of cell phones, pagers and text messengers on teenagers, plus informative statistics on the devices themselves.

A review of how the media covers stories of juvenile crime.

This paper discusses the book "Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man" by Marshall McLuhan.

A review of "Understanding Media" by Marshall McLuhan.

This paper examines the relationship between problem-solving and models of decision-making.

A comparative analysis of the newspaper coverage of two college basketball games.

Compares how overweight and thin women are portrayed on American television series. Cites "Everybody Loves Raymond," "The Drew Carey Show" and "The Parkers."

A review of a case study conducted on "USA Today's" move from just a newspaper to an on-line version as well.

This paper examines the scientific efficacy of Charles Berger's Uncertainty Reduction theory.

An inquiry into the effects of watching violent programming on television and the increasing violent nature of American society.

A review of the influence of violent television programming on children.

A discussion of the effect of violence in mass media on children.

An in-depth discussion and analysis of the article ""Language Problems in Children with Learning Disabilities: Do They Interfere with Maternal Communication?" by Helena Rasku-Puttonen.

A comparison of William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" and Sergei Prokofiev's ballet version.

A philosophical essay on human reaction to and experience with comedy.

Explores whether learning English as a second language prior to age six results in greater English proficiency.

An examination of the popular NBC television series "Law and Order".

Analyzes this book by D. Croteau and H. Hoyneson on the role of the media in society.

A discussion of two competing approaches on the theory of language acquisition.