The Impact Of The Internet On Mass Communication Media
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A 4 page paper. The Internet has had a profound impact on mass communication. This essay discusses the impact specifically on newspapers, looking at newspaper Web site traffic and any effect on subscriptions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGnetnw.RTF

The Importance of Communication in Business
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This 3 page paper considers why communication is so important in a business by looking at how it can go wrong. The paper defines what is meant communications and then places this in the business context for a company offering educational courses. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEimpcom.rtf

The Influence of the Sewing Machine
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This 6 page paper looks at how fashion evolved as a direct result of the invention of the sewing machine. Fashion and its use as a communication tool is discussed in depth. An overview of the invention of the sewing machine is also provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA308sew.rtf

The Learning Team: Roles and Responsibilities
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A 5 page overview of the criteria which are necessary for effective teamwork. A fictional scenario in which a workplace team must oversee the transition from one computer system to the next is presented to illustrate the importance of effective team organization, good communication, assertiveness, timing, and prioritization. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPteam2.rtf

The Likely Effects Of E-Commerce On The Future Of Book Publishing
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This 10 page paper looks at the way on which e-commerce and the electronic media is likely to change the way books are published and sold in the future, looking at companies such as Amazon, eBay and Abe Books. The paper looks at the importance of the printed word and how publishing has changed in response to technology in the past and looks forward to the potential changes that may occur, especially with the concepts of e-books sold on the internet. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEbooksec.rtf

The Management of Telecommunications (Book Summary)
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This 19 page paper provides a summary, with some observations, of the book entitled The Management of Telecommunications by Carr & Snyder. The book looks at historical facts of telecommunications, but also provides precise technical information about technology utilized in telecommunications. No additional sources cited.
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The Meaning of Communications from Different Perspectives
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This 3 page paper examines communication in society from different points of view. Ideas concerning expression and limits of expression are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA646com.rtf

The Meaning of Silence
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This 5 page paper explores the meaning of silence in communication. Gender issues are the focus of this paper that reviews several articles on the topic. The ideas of Bagley, Gal, Olsen, Hooks and Tannen are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA122sil.rtf

The Media and Its Effects on Voting Behavior
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A 9 page literature review examining a blend of political scientists' research and more casual observations regarding how the media influences voter behavior on election day. Most work has been centered on the television medium, with far less attention given to radio and newspapers. What is absolutely certain is that the media do have an impact, though existing studies and considered observation and experience have not been able to concur on precisely what that impact is. Media effect on voter behavior continues to be an area needy of study, though perhaps under better design than that which has guided such studies in the past. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSmediaVote.doc

The Media Bias Conundrum
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This 5 page paper looks at media bias. On one side are the conservatives, the Fox viewers who watch loops of news updates all day, and complain that media is leftist, and on the other, are those who believe that media is actually conservative, at least underneath it all. This paper looks at both sides of the issue, but argues that in the end, it really does not matter. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA722bi.rtf

The Necessity of Communication Skills
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A 4 page paper which illustrates the importance of communication skills in seeking and maintaining a successful career. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Perfect Presentation
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This 5 page paper looks at the way in which a professional and memorable presentation may be out together. The paper considers the pre-presentation stages including putting together the content and the presentation tools used as well as the kills required in the presenter. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEpreskl.wps

The Possible Impact of Ofcom
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This 8 page paper considers the proposals for a new communications regulatory body in the United Kingdom encompassing the existing bodies into a single unit. The provision may appear to be a logical and effective move, but with this there are also concerns from may quarters regarding the effect this many have on the media, individuals and society in general. This paper considers those concerns which range from the development of a conflict in interests and bias to inaction over the internet and the lack of representation for advertisers. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEofcom1.wps

The Power of Persuasion: No Magic Bullet for the Continuing Problems in Darfur
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A 6 page consideration of why Americans have not been inspired to act in regard to the atrocities that continue to occur in Darfur. This paper contrasts our lack of action to the decisive action that occurred after the infamous Ida B. Wells speech exposing the early twentieth century lynchings of African Americans in the early twentieth century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPdarfurwhynousintervention.rtf

The Power of Rhetoric:
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This paper discusses the uses of rhetoric and the influence which it has over its subjects. This paper examines the old adage that "the pen is mightier than the sword". Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSRhetor.rtf

The Press And The Modern Presidency By Louis Liebovich
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A 4 page discussion on the comments of the author, Liebovich, who notes that the relationship between the media and press and the president changed over the last half of the 20th century. It went from being respectful during Kennedy's term to probing more and more deeply into the private lives of the president, a fact supported by the Clinton scandals. This essay discusses some of Liebovich's thoughts and uses Kennedy as the example of a positive relationship between the media and the Executive Branch. Comments about other presidents points out the differences in that relationship. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Public Relations and Advertising Mix
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that both public relations and advertising are based on the idea that it is essential to get a particular message to a specific public or publics regarding an unique message. It is worth noting that in the past several decades there have been repeated surveys by university groups, private public relations operations or even the venerable Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) that have demonstrated the efficacy of a message that is transmitted through the processes related to public communication or information sharing that have demonstrated the value of editorial comment over paid advertising in virtually any situation in which an organization has information to share with the public. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWprad.rtf

The Public Relations Professional
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This 7 page paper addresses these issues: What is public relations and it was originally defined compared to how it is defined today; The elements of public relations; What does a PR professional do? The four major core roles of the PR professional; Who are the "publics"? What are the essential skills for success in this field? Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PGPRprf.rtf

The Relationship Between Power And Communication
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This 5 page paper discusses the relationship between power and communication in organizations. The essay begins with a description of a new employee who gained power quickly as a result of her communication expertise. The writer defines 'power' and explains that power is a component in all communication interactions. The writer also explains that a person with power communicates differently. Mention of Senge's interdependencies is included. bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Relationship Between Verbal Language and Written Communication
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This 10 page paper takes a look at the relationship between verbal language and written communication and ability. Theories of language acquisition are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Relevance and of the Gutenberg Galaxy in the Electronic Age
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This 8 page paper considers McLuhan’s central thesis in the Gutenberg Galaxy and discusses whether it is relevant to the current revolution in electronic publishing. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEgutgal.rtf

The Relevance of the Telephone in Society
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This 4 page paper looks at the invention of the telephone and how it has impacted society. Cellular technology is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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The Role of Printed Media
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This 5 page paper answers four questions asked by the student, including, what is meant by printed material being an “amplification and reinforcement” of existing messages, how printed media influenced the concept of knowledge ilm in the Muslim world, the influences and role of the overlaps between printed media and the historical and cultural significance of printed material. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEprintm.rtf

The Role of the Communications Professional
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This 4 page paper examines the role of the communications professional, from journalism and marketing through to public relations (PR). The paper considers the responsibilities and tasks that have to be undertaken and how this may vary between different countries. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcomprof.rtf

Theories of Human Communication and Cultural Diversity
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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 construction of self and the ethogony process from an immigrant perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHComMul.wps

Thinking Critically: A Simulation
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A 5 page critical thinking simulation in information analysis. The author suggests that the media, in particular, intentionally shapes the messages that we are delivered and that it is the job of the individual to distinguish between fact and misinformation. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPthink2.rtf

THINKING THINGS THROUGH FOR A SALES PRESENTATION
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This 5-page paper focuses on how a presenter can present quarterly sales figures to a diverse group of salespeople, managers and customers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTsalespre.rtf

Third Generation Communications Technology
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This 16 page paper considers the new technology of 3G telecommunications. The writer considers the functionality of the system and the way that it will revolutionise communications. The paper considers the global situation, the attraction to both governments and commerce and the economic impact of the new technology. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
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Time Warner, News Corporation, Vivendi
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This 26 page paper focuses on these three media conglomerates. Today's global media is dominated by eight or nine companies, which gives these companies significant influence and power in all aspects of the society, including politics. Four questions are explored: the breadth of the companies, their influence, the FCC's role in their growth, and where they obtain the news they report. Selected fiscal data are reported for these three plus two other media conglomerates to offer a comparison of revenues. Each corporation is then described, including the types of companies they own. The effects of media conglomerates are then reported and discussed. The writer comments on the role of the FCC in their growth and demonstrates a conflict of interest. Conclusions related to the four questions posed are then made. 1 Table is included. Bibliography lists 26 sources.
Filename: PGtmncv.rtf

Todd Gitlin's, "The Whole World is Watching: Mass Media in the Making and Unmaking of the New Left":
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This 3 page paper provides an examination of the basic assumptions of this book, by focusing on the antiwar demonstrations. Furthermore, this paper provides an evaluation of the book that highlights Gitlin's extensive education and expertise in this area. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSGitlin.rtf

TV isn't violent enough
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A paper which looks critically at Oppenheim's study of media violence, and considers whether the hypothesis which he puts forward is valid in the light of other, more recent research into the impact of TV violence on the public in general, and young people in particular. Annotated bibliography with 5 sources.
Filename: JLoppen.rtf

Two Interviews
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of two interviews, one with a 98 year old woman and one with a 5 year old girl, who share their favorite childhood memories. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MHInterChEl.rtf

Two Recent Significant Innovations
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A 3 page paper which examines how the innovative cell phones, wireless email and ultra-wideband devices have changed the way we communicate. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TGcommin.rtf

Two Speeches
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of two speeches that serve two distinctly different purposes. These speeches can be created into PowerPoint presentations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHSpeech.rtf

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.
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Visual Communication through Mass Media
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5 pages in length. There is no doubt that visual communication plays a large part in relaying information to the masses. While audio only communication forces the listener to conjure up his or her own images, visual communication is more in control of what the media wants to convey to their public. The use of audio and visual or even just visual can communicate so much more in mass media. The phrase 'a picture is worth a thousand words' is one that is extremely accurate in the world of information processing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: JGAviscm.doc

What Can Be Learned in a Communications Course
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This 5 page paper looks at the benefits of taking a course on interaction and communications. Various aspects of communication are explored inclusive of the role of mass media. How information may be used in careers and in daily life are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA216com.rtf

What's 'Neo' About Neorealism And Neoliberalism
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A 5 page paper that begins with comments about the term 'neo' and then, explains and discusses neorealism, when it emerged, why and its characteristics. Neoliberalism is explained and discussed, demonstrating it is a renewed focus. The writer reports major beliefs inherent in neoliberalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGneolrl.RTF

Who is in charge of Moral Standards as regards Pornography?
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8 pages. Pornography is difficult to define to everyone's satisfaction. To see a naked body in a centuries-old painting is not necessarily considered pornography. For the naked body to be displayed on the pages of a magazine causes some to call that pornography. Those who fight the pornography laws cite the 'right to freedom of speech' while others try to draw the line on what can and cannot be legally construed as pornography. The purpose of this paper is to show that nobody can make another person's moral decisions for them. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JApornog.rtf

Wireless Communication
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This 4 page paper provides information on wireless technology. A history of the technology is provided in addtion to where it is going. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Writing a Proposal
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This 4 page report discusses the key purposes and potential problems associated with proposal writing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Writing an Effective News Release
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3 pages in length. This sample news release announces a new product by a general contractor specializing in bathroom fixtures. The announcement is made in conjunction with a special event. This creative paper gives an excellent overview of what public relations specialists strive for in a news release. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAnewsr.wps

Zig Ziglar's "Top Performance"
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A 5 page paper which examines the book "Top Performance: How to Develop Excellence in Yourself and Others." No additional sources cited.
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