Television's Effects Upon Sexual Behavior
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A 7 page research paper exploring the effects of television on sexual behavior. The writer focuses upon the changes in adolescent sexual activity. Specific documented examples of youngsters mimicking acts they had seen on television or in the movies are given. The thesis of the paper is essentially that, 'Yes, television does, in fact, impact the degree of sexual activity among adolescents.' Bibliography is included.
Filename: Tvsex.doc

Violence On Television
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A 7 page paper discussing the problem of television violence and its effects on children. The paper analyzes violence in cartoons and violence in movies and contrasts these with violence within the sports industry, specifically the WWF. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Vioontv.doc

Classic Rhetoric's Role in the Modern World
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This 4 page research paper discusses the compatibility between Aristotle's Classic Rhetoric and the mass media and technology in today's world. Classic Rhetoric is explained from a philosophical perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Arisrhet.wps

The Telecommunication Act and Its Effect on Radio and Television
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A 5 page discussion of the 1996 Telecommunications Act and its Impact on Television and Radio. Emphasizes that the provisions of the Act have been made largely ineffective due to the numerous challenges the Act has faced and by the conflicting policies and actions being implemented by entities such as the FCC. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPtelcoR.wps

Radio News: 1850s / Expansion vs. Slavery
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A 5 page fictitious 1859 radio broadcast (not invented yet) from New York City calling for an end to slavery. The announcer uses the argument of the nation’s successful expansion through population and economic growth as a means to denounce the Dred Scott decision. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Cn1850s.wps

Bias In Television
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A 9 page paper. Is there still bias in television? Writers and researchers unequivocally state both sexism and racism can be found in all aspects of television. This essay discusses sports, newscasts, commercials and entertainment programs and the bias that can be found. 1 page outline included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGbiastv.wps

News Media Depictions of Police Abuse of Power
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In this 2 page essay, the writer compares three articles describing illegal stops in Delaware and discusses specifically how each article reports on the issue-- with reference to different reporting habits & behaviors of different media-types. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Polccorr.wps