Category: Journalism

While most countries such as the U.S., Philippines and Australia give their media a certain degree of leeway in presenting the news, countries such as North Korea and China represent an entirely different media regulatory scenario. Instead of regulations related to upholding the accuracy of stories presented, the maintenance of journalistic integrity and respect for…

Sarcasm and irony are literary tricks that make the text richer and help to grab a readers attention. These tools are most often used to emphasize the absurdity of a situation or another persons words or show the speakers irritation and surprise. This paper uses Allyson Chius article on Trumps proposal to postpone the election…

When it comes to contributing towards positive social change, one of the best ways in which the media can contribute is through the promotion of varying types of ethos that enact such positive changes. What you have to understand is that an ethos is a distinct orientation an individual has towards a particular way of…

The first article under consideration is the story about North Korea opening its doors to Christianity, and it is an example of fake news. Its heading is straightforward, which is the first sign of the lack of credibility. It is complemented by the nature of the source, which is a Christian organization promoting their religious…

The given analysis will primarily focus on the two articles, which are Why I Quit Street Racing, and Why Some People Wont by Jack Baruth and Do Motorcycles Really Make You Stronger AND Smarter? by BSFC. The core emphasis of the assessment will be mainly put on propaganda techniques and literary elements. The preferred article…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The government of UAE has over the years employed fear crusades against mass communication organizations. Journalists have often been detained, jailed, or fined and at times interrogating editors as well as reporters for allegedly contravening media laws that are ambiguous. At one moment, it would be tolerable…

On average most of my media consumption is derived primarily from the internet or from television (Strömbäck, J., & Kiousis, 2010). This consists of a variety of news channels such as CNN, BBC, etc. as well as a plethora of online sources of information such as blogs, articles, and YouTube newscasts (i.e. the Philip De…

As a means of communication and learning about a specific person or issue, an interview incorporates both ample opportunities and significant challenges. Although the format of an interview opens a plethora of chances for addressing multiple issues, reliance on the interviewees honesty requires that an interviewer should approach the task with a critical lens. Therefore,…

The article Hiding Humanity: Verbal and Visual Ethics in Accident Reports by Sam Dragga and Dan Voss, proposes adding a touch of humanity to accident reports. It explains why not including the victims in the report is biased since technicalities show only a part of the whole picture. It also used three example reports, the…

Report of a Scientific Study Factual communication is vital for ensuring accurate interpretation of information sent to an audience. It is objective that all forms of sending and receiving information ensure clarity and evidence-based on their findings. Journalists and researchers constitute a vital category of sharing knowledge through their communication practices. The former profession entails…