Abstract This paper analyzes whether networknews has a liberal bias. More specifically, it tries to explain a relationship between the content of networknews and its particular inclination to liberal views. The paper examines the research methodology used to analyze the hypotheses that the author puts forward regarding networknews and its views and describes how the methodology can be improved.
Outline:
Introduction
Research Methodology: Alternatives, Optimal Choice, and the Rationale
Validity and Robustness of the Model
From the Paper "It would also be beneficial to test sub-hypotheses that support the main hypothesis so as to understand if the data is given contradictory results. For example, the main hypothesis is testing whether network news has a liberal bias. Sub-hypotheses can measure specific liberal biases, such as the treatment of the war on Iraq, views about social security or taxes in general, and opinions on leadership in the country. If the main hypothesis is tested and it is proven that there is a liberal bias, then these sub-hypotheses, should also slant towards a liberal view on network news, if not, then the main hypothesis is not supported and may need another methodological approach."
Tags: methodology, qualitative, quantitative, media
Abstract This paper is a content analysis of network (ABC, NBC and CBS) local and national news broadcasts, focusing on the reporting of stories related to crime. The study is based on the viewing of a half-hour segment of news on the three national and three local stations' broadcasts (six half-hour segments), with that viewing concentrating on crime-related compared to non-crime-related stories. The analysis also examines the nature of the crime stories, including the type of crime, the reporting agency, victim characteristics and offender characteristics, and compares national and local coverage.
From the Paper "We see in a comparison of the local and national news on ABC that on the local level the stories of crime seem to feature violence for its own sake, or for "entertainment's" sake, rather than for any larger social issue, while on the national level one story involved a dramatic crime in a low-crime nation, and the other involved issues (DNA testing, death penalty) which transcend the crime itself."
Abstract This paper discusses the themes and conflicts in the 1976 film "Network," primarily the conflicts occurring in the film between the news and entertainment division and the characters. It expands on the conflict between the old guard and new guard in corporate America.
From the Paper "The budget struggles between the news and entertainment divisions at USB Network boil down to one thing, ratings. That is ratings enable USB to sell advertising at higher pricing because they show that USB delivers more viewers i. e. consumers to advertisers than other networks. Journalistic integrity flies out the window when real fact-based news produces lower rated shows than infotainment. All three major U S network news shows have added infotainment to their programming mainly to compete with cable channel news shows that have a more ..."
An assessment of network television, cable network providers and newspapers to determine which outlets best serve the publics' interest while abiding by the ethics of journalism.
Abstract The paper examines network television comprised of ABC, CBS and NBC and cable network providers including CNN, FOX News and Comedy Central's Daily Show. The paper also looks at newspapers including the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal in order to assess each of these news outlet's coverage during the 2008 election. The paper reveals that television networks appear to be the most biased and lacking in journalistic ethics, cable television networks are less biased, while newspapers adhere the most to journalistic ethical standards. The writer would choose to access a combination of social networking sites including Twitter, RSS Feeds from all major newsnetworks and newspapers, and television coverage from CNN to gain an overall interpretation of events that is more balanced, with greater potential of seeing divergent views.
Outline:
Introduction
Assessing Network Television
Assessing National Newspapers
Assessing Cable Networks Summary
From the Paper "Beginning with an assessment of ABC, CBS and NBC and assessing the extent to which each of these three networks concentrate on responding to the public's interest by abiding by journalistic standards, this group was by far the most biased in their reporting of political, economic and entertainment news. A portion of this assignment was completed during the week of the Republication National Convention (RNC) when Sarah Palin was announced as the Vice Presidential running. Despite being politically independent in terms of ideology, the bias against Mrs. Palin was palpable. The network political analysts often degraded their analysis into the personal issues of Sarah Palin, completely irrelevant to news analysis and unbiased coverage. The immediacy of the television medium often leads to incomplete and often fragmented analysis of complex issues (Cooper, 2004)."
Abstract This paper considers the issue of bias in the media comparing Fox News with CNN, with a focus on the coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the Judge Alito appointment to the Supreme Court.
From the Paper "Is there bias in the news media? A general impression is that the media itself touts a liberal bias in the broadcast television and print media and a conservative bias on talk radio. The question is ..."
Tags:bias, journalism, journalism, media, fox news, cnn, Hurricane Katrina
Abstract This paper examines Fox Television Network and compares it to the three major networks in broadcast television, ABC, CBS and NBC. This network has produced a number of shows that have made television history. The paper looks at the history behind the formation of the network in 1986 by Rupert Murdoch, whose intention was to form an independent television network to compete with the three major networks, and the story behind its success. The paper also discusses Rupert Murdoch's background and his media company, Fox Corporation. Criticisms of Fox NewsNetwork and the Fox News Channel are also mentioned. The paper concludes that the network has a reach almost as great as the other three networks in terms of the amount of the country served and is certainly ahead of the smaller networks.
From the Paper " The Fox Television Network is often simply referred to as Fox, and the company and related companies are owned by the Fox Entertainment Group as part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. The network was launched in 1986 and has produced and shown a number of series since that time. The network took a long time to achieve sufficient standing to be considered a threat to the three major networks, meaning ABC, CBS, and NBC. Since the launch of Fox, two other national broadcast networks have been launched, UPN and the WB, or Warner Bros. Network. These companies are competing for audience and advertisers at the same time as broadcast television is losing audience to cable and other media, and many are uncertain of how long broadcast television will continue in its present form or what form it might take in the future."
Abstract This paper explores the myriad of ways in which media bias in the United States and the United Kingdom can affect the manner in which specific news events are conveyed. The author uses the Israeli fence as an example of this bias, with news stories from the US and UK cited throughout.
From the Paper "The oft-cited special relationship that exists between the United States and the United Kingdom infers an ideological common bond, a cultural cohesiveness and a political partnership that is supposed to transcend petty misunderstandings and trans-Atlantic ..."
Abstract Examines the transition from radio news to television news, networknews programming and the cult of personalities, reasons for decline of newspapers and TV networknews, and the growth of cable television and its all-news channels.
From the Paper "Introduction- the development of news from newspaper to radio to network television to the growth of Cable networks that cover news 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and in detail."
Abstract This paper addresses the bias that has long existed in the American news media concerning the treatment of the countries of Palestine and Israel according to recent events in the Middle East.
Tags: COMMUNICATION STUDIES / MASS MEDIA RELATIONS, THEORY, POLITICS, media bias isreal
Abstract This paper discusses the many ways in which biased media has been a detriment to America, hurting Americans with lack of fair news and unbiased information, all the while swaying power to those who have a conservative agenda. The paper discusses issues raised in Al Franken's "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them" and David Brock's "The Republican Noise Machine". It uses these texts to investigate the negative results of the media bias, as they see them.
From the Paper "Bias in the Media For years, the conservatives in the United States have been proclaiming and lamenting the "liberal media" in this nation. However, with the recent questionability of the Bush administration and conservative federal government in their many doings and victories, the media seems to have been one that lauds and applauds those in power, leading one to believe that the media and its outlets is the exact opposite, that it is one with a conservative bias. This paper will discuss the many ways in which this biased media has been a detriment to the country, hurting Americans with lack of fair news and unbiased information, all the while swaying power to those who have a conservative agenda. Al Franken's Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them and David Brock's The Republican Noise Machine will be the two texts used to investigate the negative results of this biased media."
Abstract This paper explains that sensationalism often replaces real news within the American media; thus, if a story, on the surface, seems banal and uneventful, the story will often be "tweaked" in such a manner as to provide viewers with a more dynamic and exaggerated sense of dramatics. The author points out that the proliferation of newsbias often distorts consumer's views of what is actually occurring in the world because major world events typically are blown out of proportion in an effort to entertain and captivate viewers. The paper relates that, rather than focus on bland subject material, news reporters more often highlight news stories that entail criminal activity, death, and violence; this type of subject matter is much more dynamic and often causes viewers to tune in and stay actively involved in news broadcasts.
From the Paper "Glassner also points out that Americans view television as reality, which is a crime in and of itself. People don?t necessarily "reap an impression from television but rather take what is presented on TV as reality". Glassner also argues that media moguls won?t cover legitimate news issues such as the prevalence of uninsured Americans, because broadcast agents claim their would be no public interest in such matters. Rather, media agents create interest around such topics as violence and raw passion."
Abstract This paper examines bias in the media. The paper investigates media ownership, the content of news and entertainment broadcasts, and the relationship between media influence and public opinion, in order to assess the extent of the ideological bias in the media. The paper then analyzes which factors have contributed to media bias in the United States and its effects.
From the Paper "Ideological Bias in the Media: An Analysis Accurately assessing the extent of ideological bias in the media requires investigating media ownership, the content of news and entertainment broadcasts, and the relationship between media influence and public opinion. In recent years, corporate media conglomeration, deregulation, and declining journalistic standards have significantly increased ideological media bias in the United States, which has had a devastating effect on participatory democracy. Media ownership is more concentrated than ever before and serious coverage and debate of public issues such as war, taxes, corporate crime, education, political corruption, and pollution is disappearing right before our eyes."
An analysis and comparison of two articles "Arab League to Pay Palestinian Salaries," by the Al Jazeera English language news web site and "Al-Qaida? If Hamas is Pushed into a Corner," by Danny Rubinstein.
Abstract The paper examines the article "Arab League to Pay Palestinian Salaries," a ghost written article on the Al Jazeera English language news web site and the article "Al-Qaida? If Hamas is Pushed into a Corner," written by Danny Rubinstein for Haaretz.com, a Jewish news web site. The paper shows how while both of these articles at least make a passing attempt at impartiality, their take on the story is ultimately very different. The paper notes how Al Jazeera talks about the situation in the Palestinian Authority in terms of Arab unity, while Haaretz stresses Muslim disunity. A further difference is noted that while Al Jazeera suggests that Muslim charity will keep the Hamas-led government afloat, Haaretz suggests that it may have to turn to financial help from other terrorists.
From the Paper "Earlier this year, when the Palestinian party, Hamas, swept the Palestinian elections, it took the whole world off guard. This is because Hamas is also an internationally recognized terrorist organization that has committed more bombings against the country of Israel than any other group. In response to what it considered an outrage, Israel began withholding tax revenues that it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority. Furthermore, both the United States and the European Union began withholding international aid to the Palestinians. All this was an attempt to convince the Palestinian people that they have made a mistake and choke off the Hamas-led government. This, in turn, has caused great economic hardship for Palestinian government workers who have not been paid for over a month."
Abstract This paper discusses the news and how it differs in broadcast formats from America, Nigeria and Australia. The paper further discusses that the American television news is very open and produces a large amount of information to the public. In contrast, Nigerian news is censored by the government, and Western news is not allowed within the country. Australian news is still segregated in the stories from men and women.
From the Paper "Television news is not the same in all countries. Americans have become so accustomed to viewing everything from attempted assassinations to police pursuits in progress, that almost nothing being aired would be considered unique to us. Furthermore, most Americans feel that they have a right to know all of the news, no matter how violent or explicit the story is. To be able to comprehend that many other countries either edit their news programs for acceptable content, or ban it altogether is a concept that, in America, would be considered a violation of our rights. Yet, in this mass information age the citizens of many countries are not as well informed as average Americans because the news is often disbursed based on what governments believe to be acceptable. "
Abstract This paper examines and analyzes the rise of global news conglomerates in the world of print and television news. It shows how the media conglomerates like Time Warner and News Corporation are seeking to establish complete global dominance over print and electronic journalism. The paper then compares and contrasts the growth of the news divisions of these two media conglomerates and reveals that one of the primary motivations for this expansion has been to promote conservative ideology in the guise of objective news reporting.
From the Paper "Ultimately, the Democratic victory in the 2006 midterm elections and subsequent control of Congress beginning in 2007 may signal the end of this long era of global media conglomeration expansion. One of the fundamental safeguards of democracy is freedom of the press, but the freedom and objectivity of the press has been systematically undermined by these global media conglomerates, for they have replaced objectivity and reasoned political debate with political bias, de facto censorship, and news broadcasts bordering on propaganda. Democrats in Congress, and increasing numbers of Americans have recognized that responses such as reestablishing the Fairness Doctrine and implementing media reforms have become absolutely necessary if responsible media coverage of the news is to be restored."
