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Is J--School worth it? Evaluating convergence students' preparation at the University of Missouri School of Journalism
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
away from "pure" journalism into public relation-type fields, the majority of knowledge and experience gained at Mizzou was seen as invaluable in the participants' careers. As part of the project, a professional skills component was also conducted...
The debate is dead : how journalists cover climate change now that false equivalence is uncommon
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
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 pictures in Washington...
Professional project : video reporting for the Columbia Missourian ; professional analysis: tensions within journalism education in the 21st century
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
of liberal arts education and the shift away from track-based curricula toward a converged curriculum. The ten videos produced for the Missourian depict the various ways in which citizens of Columbia, Missouri spend their summer, including street festivals...
How sports audience build parasocial relationships with fans : a social media case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
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Social media making a difference : an exploration contingency theory on Chinese government's social media crisis communication
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] on the contingency theory of conflict management, this study explored how the Chinese government practices crisis communication on social ...
Covered? : Unraveling damaging news about Islamic fashion and how journalists can write more responsibly
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
During Fall 2012, I analyzed news stories about Islamic fashion. I asked how news media conceptualize the self and the other in news about Islamic fashion, and what textual devices they use to legitimate or de-legitimate ...
Picturing the "other:" visual representations of the South Pacific
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
, freelancing throughout the region in the magazine era of the 1950s-1980s. Amy Toensing recently photographed her 14th story for National Geographic, where she has been a regular contributor for more than a decade. Their distinctive approaches offer insight...
Islam and the West : how do background and experience influence how photojournalists cover Muslims? Professional project in three parts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
they had differing explanations for the media's negative portrayal, it did not influence a dedication to portraying events as honestly and objectively as possible. The events of 9/11, nor the 2011 upheavals in the Middle East, did not sway them from...
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)
Let’s collab : exploring what makes collaborations in public media newsrooms succeed (or fail)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Public media has become a leader in collaboration to combat news deserts. Many public radio editors have cited clear benefits to collaborations such as better in-depth coverage of issues like health, agriculture, race and ...
Political polarization on Twitter : how companies can still effectively target audiences in all American parties
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
As social media platforms allow users to become even more guarded from dissenting opinions, companies targeting individuals aligning with opposite political parties are left deciding how to best connect with both audiences. ...
Exploring the process of an obstacles to hiring foreign-born journalists in American newsrooms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
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A haunting in Oklahoma : a project examining the intersection of environment and community
(University of Missouri--ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Environmental issues are a growing concern as climate change worsens. Some of the most vulnerable people in the world are also the most ...
Data as medium : quality control in data journalism practice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Data is the medium of data journalism. As such, professional practitioners treat data as a communication process and storytelling form. This ...
Representation of veterans who have been homeless
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
What do the influencers think? : An analysis of brand-influencer relationships from health and fitness influencers' perspective
(University of Missouri--ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Social media influencers have become a popular brand marketing tool that many businesses are investing in, especially within the health and fitness industry. The interactivity and personalization of social media platforms ...
Transgender image : a framing analysis of transgender portrayal in New York Times
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
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Application of algorithms in newsrooms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This research examines how early journalistic adopters of algorithms gained skills necessary to work with automation and artificial intelligence in newsrooms. The researcher conducted semi-structured interviews with eight ...
Media framing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Changes to the U.S. tax system can have significant impacts on individuals, and the media is often where the public turns to for information and ...