Communication papers

Describes the influence of the media on politics, & vice versa. Focuses on Chomsky's "Manufacturing Consent" & "Primary Colors" by Anonymous.

Reviews the growth & development of Music Television, or MTV, one of the most successful cable broadcasters in history.

Explores the development of modern communication capacities in Saudi Arabia. Considers both the Saudi government's desire to control access to & egress of information & the underground use of modern communication media to evade that control.

A critical study of the actress, Sarah Michelle Gellar, examining her perfomances in various television and film roles.

A study of the societal, cultural, and entertainment environments in which the reality television industry thrives.

Purposes & techniques , rhetoric & effectiveness of speech by Hillary Rodham Clinton to people in power, & by actor Charles Chaplin in the film "The Great Dictator" aimed to spur people into action.

Analyzes Hillary Rodham Clinton's '1997 speech to wives of Heads of State of governments of the Americas, & a commencement address delivered by the Dalai Lama. Primary purposes, styles of speeches, use of emotion, reason & parallel construction.

Discusses ethical issues raised in 1981 film re: abuses by press & police; investigative powers of government. Legal issue of malice. Plot. Characters.

Results of brief research project to determine whether teen-age slang can be understood by non-adolescents. Key features of slang. How slang words & expressions change meanings over the years.

Need for study. Hypotheses, theory, definitions, assumptions, limitations. Overview of the issue.

Analysis of company's strategic option of entering the long distance market. History of company; 1984 breakup; analog-digital "war." Market analysis. SWOT analysis. Media strategy.

Examines differences between 2 speeches by Martin Luther King, Jr. & 1 speech by Malcolm X in terms of themes, methods & goals.

Critical analysis of NBC sitcom. Compared to "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" in terms of bringing new social issues to public view.

Discusses research studies on negative effects of TV violence. Views of social psychologists.

Overview of changes in traditional gender roles. Effect on men. Media portrayals of the masculine role (TV commercials & movies) which perpetuate traditional images & myths of male behavior.

Analysis of systems of language, formal & informal, spoken & written language.

Analysis of changing role of women & media portrayals; societal impact; distorted images of women on TV. Examples of TV shows.

Discusses purpose of ads as paid communication. Analysis of a TV commercial & an Internet ad. Compares characteristics.

Discussion of 1998 "60 Minutes" broadcast depicting Dr. Jack Kevororkian employing physican assisted suicide. Background & implications of broadcast; limitations of journalistic conduct; boundaries.

Analysis of 2 theories: frustration-aggression & social learning. Discusses experimental research on effect of TV violence on child's behavior;short & long-term effects.

Strategies employed to keep TV sitcom "fresh" each season. Contends character-based format keeps show's appeal going.

Appeal of HBO-TV show, style, critical success. Media depictions of organized crime.

Images in magazines, film & TV. Discusses reasons for media depictions.

Discusses usefulness for society, Jenny Jones, Oprah Winfrey & other talk show hosts.

1970s-2000. Discusses stereotyping, economic pressures, sitcoms.

Critique of 1993 book on television. Aspects of TV viewing incl. choice, consumerism, destructive nature of medium.

How major 1950s-1980s sitcoms reflect family values. Effects of advertising, revenues, cultural conflicts & issues.

Discusses principal features of TCA, need for Act, impact on business (phone industry & cable TV), regulatory & judicial framework.

Discusses research studies on how TV violence effects different ages differently; risk factors; relationship to aggression.

Discusses audience contact, delivery, distractions, speaker-listener relationships.

A study of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" that closely analyzes his writing technique and the effectiveness of his argument.

Compares and contrasts the 1950s and current police shows. Includes growth of TV as a medium, style of the two shows, social climate.

An in-depth examination of the correlation between burn out and people quitting their jobs, examining how businesses can minimize stress and, thereby, the burnout of their employees.

A paper which gives a thorough history of the popular show "Saturday Night Live" that has been a staple in American culture since the 1970s.

An analysis of mainstreaming language minority students into English speaking classrooms.

An examination of the media's influence on body image.

A rhetoric criticism of the television series "Survivor".

A paper discussing the issue of agenda setting in communication and its reflection and effect on society.

A paper which examines the role computers play in the music industry.

This essay compares the strength and weaknesses of news coverage on television and newspaper and uses the World Series as the common reporting subject.

An examination of two articles about the U.S.-Iraqi crisis - "Trigger-happy US Checked by UN Safety Catch" by Marian Wilkinson and "The Experts' Case against Waging War on Iraq" by Hugh Winsor.

A look at the use of propaganda on both sides - Islam and American - in the wake of a potential American attack on Iraq.

An examination of violence in the media and its social ramifications.

An examination of the phenomenon of communication in bird species, focusing on the hawk and its offspring.

A discussion of the claim that "agenda setting" by the popular media is the most important factor in shaping the public's view of the importance of an issue.

This paper is a personal review of the popular television series "Dawson Creek" and an essay that defines how the series has affected the author's life.

A philosophical study of the impact of entertainment on our society and self.

The paper examines how the media has played a significant role in reinforcing the stereotypes of Natives Americans.

The importance of effective communication for effective management.

An analysis of the communication style of Malcolm X based on Mary Louise Pratt's theories of intercultural communication.

A study of the moral education of children through fairy tales.

The issue of obscenity in the media.

This paper looks at the reasons behind the current fascination with reality television.

A study of the use of communication methods to improve personal relationships.

An analysis of the article ?Selling Spectrum Rights,? by John Macmillan, discussing the game theory behind the FCC's decision of auction-process in the sale of spectrum rights.

An in-depth discussion of the effects of deregulating the telecommunications industry in global economies.

A critique on this book by Susan Bordo that looks at how society has viewed the male body over the centuries, focusing on its coverage in the modern media.

A debate on the pros and cons of globalization and its effects on consumers, world cultures and the media.

This paper examines the art of communicating in the business world.

An in-depth examination of the history of the Wall Street Journal Online, its current business status and what services it offers its subscribers.

An examination of the entrant's contract for the television contest "American Idol".

A study of prejudice perpetuated by the media.

A rhetorical analysis of an advertisement for Mont Blanc watches in GQ magazine.

A study on our personal viewpoint as a result of our ethnicity and the collective mass media.

A look at the portrayal of women in the media today compared to the time when Susan J. Douglas' book on the topic, "Where the Girls Are: Growing Up Female With the Mass Media", was written.

A study of the use of sex in advertising strategy.

A review of Celia Kitynger's article, "Born To Be Good?" which analyzes altruism and moral behavior.

A discussion of the potential success of microbroadcasters and their struggle to go on the air.

A study of the control of the media by historical and despotic governments.

A paper which explores investigative reporting as a career choice.

An insight into the writings and speeches of Malcolm X and Richard Rodriguez regarding the difference they have made to society.

A paper on telecommunications and the concept of management and its applications within the field.

A discussion on the increase of violence in society today, the causes (television, movies) and possible solutions.

A technical study of ACARS - Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System.

This paper details how videoconferencing works in fields as diverse as business, medicine and education.

An analysis of Hillary Rodham Clinton' speech, ?Women's Rights are Human Rights.?

An examination of the controversial police hearing about the murder of West African immigrant Diallo and the press coverage following the event.

A study of the great photojournalist magazine, "Life".

An examination of the need to understand leadership and the traits necessary to be a successful leader.

A discussion of the social role of gossip, its damages and how to stop it.

A discussion of yellow journalism and its influence on the world.

A look at the bias presented by authors regarding the atom bomb and Japan.

A look at the powerful influence of the media on children and teenagers.

A discussion on corporate social responsibility of television networks defined in this paper as, "business decision-making linked to ethical values, compliance with legal requirements, and respect for people, communities, and the environment".

An examination into the neurological disorder of apraxia in children.

This paper discusses the Amish people's practices and focuses on their unique methods of communication.

A paper which deals with the First Amendment in the American Constitution and how it applies to the issue of censorship.

An examination of whether Telemedicine will improve the quality of health care and its delivery for remotely located advanced health care para-professionals.

This paper explores what college freshman experience during their first year away from home.

A discussion of the role the Federal Communications Commission played in breaking up telephone service company, AT&T.

A paper which analyzes how infants are responsive to speech development.

A discussion on group dynamics discussed from a psychological perspective.

This paper discusses the issue of banning tobacco ads by the New York Times newspaper and questions whether it was the correct thing to do.

A paper which discusses the media's manipulation of the war on terrorism.

This paper examines the history of female sportscasters and analyzes both sides of the credibility issue.

In this case analysis, the current business situation of the TV Guide Corporation is investigated.

This is a critique of the article "Technology: The Battle for Broadband" by Neil Munro and Teri Rucker, National Journal, 2001.

An examination of the quality of common sense versus philosophical talk.