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Making pictures in an upturned world : an analysis of photojournalists' motivations for covering COVID-19
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 and lockdowns became the standard, photojournalists continued working. Some went out into the world and documented the news, while others stayed at home and documented their own ...
Changing the narrative : best practices for writing fair stories about undocumented immigration
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
by using dehumanizing language as well as harmful metaphors to describe undocumented immigrants in their stories. The purpose of this project is to improve coverage of undocumented immigration by highlighting best sourcing practices from accomplished...
The reemergence of Cold War framing in the coverage of US-Russia relations after the 2016 election
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] My professional project looks into journalists' perceptions of the post-2016 Cold War framing in the coverage of the U.S.-Russia relations. ...
Asian women in newsroom management : exploring the responsibilities and challenges of promoting diversity in the newsroom
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Diversity is a widely discussed and researched topic as the news industry strives to improve parity. This project focuses on Asian American women ...
Exploring account managers' ethical perceptions : where is the line and how should we react
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Spirals of silence : examining Afrocentric and Eurocentric hairstyling for black women in broadcast newsrooms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Narrative sweat and flow : the challenge and fulfillment of covering sensitive social issues
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Long-form narrative writers who immerse themselves in other lives and situations to cover social issues have one of the hardest jobs in journalism. They take on difficult, often heart-wrenching subjects, and tell stories that trigger emotions...
Trauma in journalism : mental health impacts in TV news field journalists
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
to look at how journalists act, react, cope, and exhibit emotional responses while covering breaking news and severe weather stories. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 TV news field journalists and one TV news manager within The E...
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. ...
Raising awareness and encouraging action : evaluating professional training as a means to strengthen work routines among environmental communication practitioners
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Although environmental threats have been around for a while, now, more than ever, people are aware of their impacts and consequences. Environmental ...
How heritage storytelling at distilleries creates a competitive advantage on the Bourbon market
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The whiskey distillery industry has been going through a massive growth the past few years. The $8.6 billion industry has a following of novel, loyal and avid consumers that are willing to pay a pretty penny for a bottle. ...
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 ...
Prioritizing the victim over the story : conservative media coverage vs. liberal media coverage of sexual violence in the United States of America
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
News reports on sexual violence in the United States of America have been known to cause more harm than good. In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews will be conducted to interpret the differences between the ...
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 pragmatic, relational...
Managing creative teams : virtual work's impact on creative climate and creative process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The Covid-19 pandemic brought about a profound shift in the workplace, as in-person creative teams dispersed to remote work environments and organizations had to quickly implement ways to sustain creativity. This study ...