Academic papers on Communications, Media, Theory, Etc

Analysis of Social Influence in the Media
A five page paper which looks at the way in which social influence in the media may be analysed, in terms of advertising strategy, target audience, and the theoretical and pragmatic aims of the advertiser.
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Communication and Blumer's Concept of Symbolic Interaction
This 5 page paper considers the concepts presented in by Herbert Blumer in the book Approaches to Human Communication. This paper presents Blumer's arguments regarding the impact of symbolic interactions. No additional sources cited.
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Sibling Communication In Rainman
The movie, Rainman, is centered on the relationship between two brothers, one of whom is an autistic savant. This 5 page paper presents a research proposal, in tutorial form, with the hypothesis that communication is hindered by the autism of...
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Advertising and Individual Autonomy
This 5 page report discusses the argument that exists regarding whether or not advertising subverts individual autonomy and in what ways. According to
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Child Abuse as Depicted by Media and Popular Culture
This 10 page paper provides a review of literature on the subject of child abuse and then compares it to how media and popular culture project it to the public. The public perception of deviance is discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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The Art Of Argumentation
8 pages in length. The aspect of argument is truly an art form of communication. It can readily be argued that verbal communication brings with it a considerable amount of misunderstanding, whether that has to do with the actual words chosen, the...
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Pidgin and the Local Culture
5 pages. There are distinct cultural advantages in being able to speak Pidgin. Pidgin is a dialect of local culture, and as such, carries with it a societal advantage that marks one as 'real,' or as a true islander. While some would argue...
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Effective Candidate Communication
This 2 page report briefly discusses communication issues associated with running for public office. Certain key components of effective communication are essential in order to establish the candidate
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Communication Concepts: "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus"
A 3 page paper which presents three communication concepts found within the book "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" by John Gray. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
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Media Bias: CNN and the 2000 Presidential Race
An 8 page contention that CNN coverage during the 2000 Presidential Race was biased. Compares the amount and quality of coverage given George W. Bush verses Al Gore in both ad and report format. Contrasts such aspects as presentation of issues,...
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Theories of Human Communication and Cultural Diversity
This 7 page paper provides an overview of theories on human communication as they can be applied to understanding varied perspectives and cultural views of immigrants. This paper considers the views of Stephen LittleJohn regarding the social...
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"The Death of Old Man Rice"
A 4 page paper which discusses the book "The Death of Old Man Rice" by Martin Friedland . The paper discusses issues, such as the influence of elites and the role of the press, and how they play a part in the story of the murder of Rice. No...
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Scandals in the Public Sphere
5 pages. Scandals are more than just the sum of disgraceful details told in an interesting way, according to Lull and Hinerman. The role of scandals in the public sphere are obviously creating many more useful reasons for the tellers of these...
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Election 2000
A 17 page paper discussing the media's treatment of the campaign and its two leading candidates, Al Gore and George W. Bush. The purpose of the paper is to determine whether the media shifts its support to the "underdog" as determined by the...
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Stephen Toulmin's Contribution to Rhetoric Theory
This 6 page paper provides an overview of the application of Stephe Toulmin's principles and their application to the development of rhetoric theory. This paper considers his methods and the uses of his argumentaiton and also considers the prior...
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