Journalism Masters Projects (MU) - Access restricted to UM
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Game launch crisis : how Fallout 76 and Anthem used Twitter to manage a poor game launch
(University of Missouri--ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Internal crises pose a significant risk to an organization's reputation and stakeholder relationships. Crisis communication is key to managing an ... -
Understanding news values across newsrooms : what's the difference? Exploring how news values are prioritized in print news mediums and television newsroom
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] News values are a pertinent part of the story selection in newsrooms. This study aimed to understand how news values are prioritized between different ... -
Understanding the process for producing presidential campaign coverage
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Nearly every journalist has heard the accusations of biased journalism and “fake news” at one point or another. With the 2020 presidential campaign ... -
Striving for media literacy : how journalists perceive their role in educating news consumers about journalism
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] It’s impossible to escape media messages. The answer to a lot of questions about how to responsibly consume those constant messages is news media ... -
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 ... -
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)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The aim of this project is to explore how young professional football players cope with media pressure and other stressors associated with elite sports. ... -
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 ... -
A family like any other : exploring single motherhood in Columbia, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Single motherhood is often assumed to be filled with poverty, helplessness, and sorrow. This research explores the stereotypes of single mothers, such ... -
Social network analysis in journalism : visualizing power relationships
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Social network analysis allows journalists to take an aerial picture of the social networks, rather than taking a snapshot of a small group or certain ... -
Coverage of the 2016 Indian banknote demonetization by U.S. and Indian media
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A multimedia investigation of remittances sent to Guatemala and an exploration of ethics with comics journalism editors
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The inbox as a newsstand : extracting value from email newsletters in journalism
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An observation of NPR member stations and how locally sourced stories give national influence
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Filmmakers' conception of authorship and corresponding effect on the ethics of representation in documentary film
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Documentary has long held a relationship with journalism as both rely on the indexical quality of the image. However, where does documentary and ... -
How indigenous women filmmakers engage with representation of indigenous peoples in film
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Throughout the history of cinema and television, white male perspectives and false narratives of ‘vanishing Indians’ have remained persistent (Maurribo, ... -
What do audience data mean to public audio and in the future?
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The relationship between creativity and authenticity as perceived through creative practitioners
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We'd like to share our happiness: Self-representation and self-identification of pregnancy on social media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] One's self-presentation and self-identification on social media are based on his or her understanding of themselves and their audience on social ... -
A study of mapping's roles in disaster news coverage
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In disaster news coverage, data journalists use maps as an important tool to convey geographical information. Data journalists employ a great diversity ... -
Birth controlled: A case study of 2014 contraception news frames
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This case study examines 2014 news articles, op-eds, and opinions from Fox News and CNN to identify how news organizations with perceived political ...