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The international news publications' coverage of China's recent economic slowdown
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] There has been significant media coverage about the slowdown of the Chinese economy in the past year and a half. However, the attitudes that media publications presented about...
Covering business, economics and central banking with the Federal Reserve's increasing transparency
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
In the past 30 years, the Fed has gone from a mysterious institution to a more transparent central bank that regularly communicates with the media and the public. This journalism practice and professional analysis looked into the Federal Reserve...
Perceptions of framing by economists and business journalists
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
on economists for newsworthy research and expert sourcing while some economists depend on business journalists to publicize their research to the wider public. The 2008 financial crisis emphasized the importance of both professions to inform the public about...
Lessons from the financial crisis: what have we learned? Business journalists speak out
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
to the public. Much has been learned since the collapse struck seven years ago, and this paper examined to what extent has that knowledge translated into real changes in the industry. A series of in-depth interviews with ten experienced journalists revealed...
South African journalists' perspectives on Chinese media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] China's engagement with African media is widely perceived to be a part of the nation's effort to gain economic and political favor through soft power. This study explores...
Status Hierarchy: Magazine Digital Editors and Print Editors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This project is to find out whether magazine print editors are regarded as a more prestigious and valued position than their online counterparts and what web and print editors think of their status at their publication. Interviewing eight magazine...
The Vulvodynia monologues: A look at agenda-setting and the effects of women's reproductive health among American women in print media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
about women's reproductive health and the public response it receives. The results of this study show that there are five major areas of discourse on women's reproductive health: medical discourse, economics and politics in conjunction with women...
Media vs. Government in Argentina: The Role English-Language News Plays in Today's Argentine Media Landscape
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
effectively drowned out other, smaller newspapers. Economic interests have forced all Argentine media to pick a side or struggle to stay afloat. English-language newspapers have an opportunity to relay both sides of the argument to outsiders in other countries...
In the high country : crafting long-form stories on recreation and the environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
what is lost as an industry adapts to climate change and economic pressures. In the end, a quintessential sport that thrived in the West through the early 20th century until the 1990s has increasingly become a lifestyle only enjoyed by an elite few...
How is reputation built in the U.S.? : the study of strategic communications best practices for adaptation in Russia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This research examined contemporary trends in the U.S. strategic communications industry and the perceptions of Russia positioning by the ...
Coverage of the 2016 Indian banknote demonetization by U.S. and Indian media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.]
Political reporting in the age of infotainment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
This researched looked at how journalism has changed and how the prevalence of infotainment has had an impact on political reporters in print journalism. Ten political reporters from large print publications or news bureaus based in the Washington D...
Investigating at the Washington Post
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Journalists aren't doing a great job of reporting on money in politics once an election is over. Experts and journalists share their suggestions to improve upon reporting and help the public understand how money truly affects politics....
How social media are changing the way business journalists do their jobs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
. They also identify social media sourcing as a way to interact with the audience and hope social media can provide more opportunities for public engagement. The study is of importance to reporters because it can shed light on social media sourcing practices...
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. ...
Opening doors : how independent photojournalists gain access to sensitive stories
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
photojournalist backed by a reputable publication such as The New York Times....
Data journalism at the Investigative Reporting Workshop and an examination of the Sunshine Law performance by state record custodians
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.]
Usability study shows MU Extension Style Guide website is usable and highly learnable
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
A think-aloud usability study of the revised MU Extension editorial style and usage guide addressed usability and learnability of the navigation and search function of the MU Extension online style and usage guide. I ...
Practical and ethical dilemmas in presenting investigative reporting through individual anecdotes and investigative reporting fellowship at the Oregonian
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
consistently shown that anecdotes are powerful tools - far more powerful than statistics or other basic information in an article -for shaping public perception. Anecdotes can exaggerate reader perceptions about societal problems and distort perceptions about...
Exploring the media uses of farmers when establishing their business relationships : a case study of Tyson Foods Local Grain Services (LGS)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)