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Use of Media in January, 1979
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A 5 page research paper that examines the media of January 1979 as to what it says about the way that people thought and used media at that time. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: 99med79.wps

Uses & Gratifications Approach
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Approximately 3 pages of information on this communications theory which basically examines the social roles that constrain audience needs, opportunities, and choices. Part of this file is a "working" (annotated) bibliography.
Filename: Commprac.wps

Uses & Gratifications Approach / Why We Use the Media
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A 15 page research paper in which the writer discusses today's popular mass media (television, radio, & print) and assesses reasons why people tend to use each of them more than others. In doing so, this report inherently focuses its background attention upon the uses and gratifications approach -- offering proof that the theory is a valid one. Demographic data concerning media audiences is analyzed and the results of a small-scale survey conducted by the writer are discussed (copy of the survey questionnaire is provided). Several illustrative charts and graphs are included (if receiving by e-mail, you MUST be able to download file attachments in order to view these !) Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Mediawhy.wps

Variants Of Communication
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9 pages in length. The writer discusses communication in the Information Age; the communication process; nonverbal communication; verbal communication; why the communication process is studied; and the role of vocabulary in communications. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCCommV.rtf

Variations In Media Coverage # 2
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Variations in coverage of news stories are noted in this 4 page essay. By reviewing two weekly publications, The Economist and Time Magazine, the coverage of recent events surrounding the Clinton White House regarding fund raising improprieties is discussed. Two particular articles are compared for which similarities and differences are noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Clincoff.wps

Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication
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6 pages on basic human behavior as it relates to verbal and non-verbal communication patterns based upon interviews that occurred between the writer and various people in their own everyday live. Essay is essentially broken down into a series of hypotheses and summaries. No Bibliography.
Filename: Hmnbhvr.wps

Verbal and Nonverbal Communications: What Communications Styles and Gestures Say About a Person
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This 10 page paper considers the communication that occurs between two strangers and how this influences their overall perception of eachother. This paper considers how both verbal communication and nonverbal gestures relate specific facts and influence perspectives on the communication process. This paper also considers how familiarity plays a role in determining the success of communication and communication strategies and also assesses stereotypes. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHnonvC3.wps

Verbal Reinforcement -- “Good” and “We”
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This 5 page report discusses verbal reinforcement and choice people make between using the words “good” and “we.” The primary focus of the report is the fact that the context in which a particular verbal interaction occurs is the greatest predictor of verbal interactions and outcomes. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWverbre.rtf

Victims and the Role of Journalists
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This 4 page paper examines the Natalee Holloway case specifically but talks about victims' rights in general. Ideas for journalists covering these types of controversial cases are relayed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA807vic.rtf

Victims of Crime
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A 5 page paper which examines how the victims of crimes are often victims of the media as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAvmcim.rtf