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For us, by us : sociocultural targeting of HIV prevention messages to black MSM
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
. This pilot, or pre-study, examines the potential inclusion of Health Belief Model based, sociocultural targeting into HIV intervention campaigns. Through in-depth interviews with 11 Black MSM, this research studies how HIV intervention campaigns...
Facing the pressure : HIPAA hampers health reporting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.]
How sports audience build parasocial relationships with fans : a social media case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.]
Factors that make journalists change hypotheses during investigations
(University of Missouri--ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Journalists always go into investigative reporting with hypotheses, but few researchers have studied how journalists change their hypotheses when working on investigative stories. This research, through in-depth interviews ...
The burden of talent : examining the impact of media coverage on the performance and mental health of young Bulgarian soccer players
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
the impact of perceived negative media coverage on the players’ mental health and looks at strategies they have developed to shield themselves from depression and feelings of psychological fragility. In-depth semi-structured interviews with eight Bulgarian...
Message strategies and creative strategies of award-wining digital ads : an analysis of Addy Awards gold-winning digital
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
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Will the new German man please stand? Hegemonic masculinity in Nazi propaganda and German cinema
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Between 1933 and 1945, under the supervision of Reich Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels, the propaganda of the Nazi Party, and later the German government, preached a message of absolute devotion to the state based around principles derived...
Justifying brutality : news readers' perceptions of police violence and race
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
readers' evaluations regarding issues of police brutality based on the framing of fatality and victim race. Additionally, through agenda-setting theory, this study will explore frame-setting implications that result from such evaluations. Results show...
A study of gender issues in data journalism
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Political reporters' self-perception on social media : a study of the Los Angeles times Washington Bureau
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
of political objectivity, but there are some muddled areas between. In the face of dilemma, the reporters use it as an alert to step back and act conservatively. The research contributes to the current literature that mainly relies on anecdotal evidence...
Building datasets from scratch : data journalists offer best practices based on their experiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.]
What does 'fashion' look like : a study of fashion picture stereotypes in Washington community magazines
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
My professional analysis was related to my summer 2012 photography internship at DC Life Magazine. During the internship I photographed fashion shows and models in Washington, and for the analysis I read and compared fashion ...
Practical and ethical dilemmas in presenting investigative reporting through individual anecdotes and investigative reporting fellowship at the Oregonian
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Anecdotes are an often-used tool for adding a human face to a complex investigation. But what are the effects of using anecdotal leads in ...
Between two worlds: Native American representation in print media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
2005-2012. Coding of stories was based upon the stereotypes identified by Miller and Ross (2004), including the degraded Indian, historic relic, good Indian, and generic outsider. While much of the media has been cleansed of the more blatant...
Rick Santorum's Catholicism and wedge issues : a content analysis of religion coverage in major U.S. newspapers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Little scholarly research has been conducted about how journalists report on religion during a political campaign. Even so, there is evidence to suggest religion plays a major role in voting patterns in an election. Journalists, however, often avoid...
Vanity fair vs. Santa Barbara magazine : how does national versus regional society and celebrity coverage differ specifically in depictions of food, wine and entertaining?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] My research question was: How does national versus regional society and celebrity coverage differ specifically in depictions of food, wine ...
An observation of NPR member stations and how locally sourced stories give national influence
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
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Strategies to combat news avoidance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This research outlines the strategies that communicators involved with audience engagement in news organizations are using to reach their audiences despite compassion fatigue-induced news avoidance. The research was based in gatekeeping theory...
Burnout among investigative journalists : causes and solutions
(University of Missouri--ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
- and non-profit print and digital outlets, we identified multiple factors that contribute to burnout among investigative reporters. We conclude by outlining three key responses that can mitigate the effects of these factors: improved management practices...
World of trade-offs : what journalists think of rating scales in fact-checking
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)