Survey of journalism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Intro to Journalism Final Review What are the three functions of public relations? - Getting the message out Encouraging media coverage Projecting a positive image What is Public Relations? - Image and Information. The definition of Public Relations - Public relations is the discipline which looks after reputation, with the aim of earning understanding and support, and influencing opinion and behavior. What PR professionals might do: - - write news releases - organize ...

CMN 140 Exam1, CMN 140 Exam 2, CMN 140 Final 194 Questions with Verified Answers "Hardware" vs "Software" of the brain - CORRECT ANSWER *Hardware:* -Biological organ of communication -Computation is processed in gray matter -> e.g. how info is processed in the brain -Info is transmitted via white matter *Software:* -The brain gives rise to the mind -Some programs are innate (e.g. capacity for language) -Some are learned (e.g. English language) *There is a deep physical conn...

Notes on Mightier Than The Sword Chapter 2: Turning America Against the Sins of Slavery for Professor Nyan Lynn's Survey of Journalism (EN206) class. Covers the topics of print journalists who helped in the abolitionist movement.

Notes on "Mightier Than The Sword" Chapter 5: Defying the Klu Klux Klan for Professor Nyan Lynn's EN206 (Survey of Journalism). Overview of the main players in all types of journalism who helped to bring down the infamous American hate group, the KKK.

Notes on Mightier Than The Sword's Chapter 1: Sowing the Seeds of a Revolution in America for Professor Nyan Lynn's Survey of Journalism (EN206). The chapter covers the unique way newspapers helped to shape the United States and how the United States shaped its newspapers.

1. INTRODUCTION In any democratic nation, the role of the media is always emphasized as paramount (Jacobs 2002: 280). The media are thus facilitating the process of national building; they are therefore not only reflectors of the realm of society or transmitters of information but are also seen as contributors to the well-being of the nation at large (Steenveld 2004: 92). Given its impact on society, how the media operates becomes an issue of importance. Media policy deals with both the...

How many people are estimated to work in public relations around the world? - correct answer 300,000 in the US; 3 million people worldwide Is public relations growing as a field in terms of employees and revenues? - correct answer Yes, it's especially growing in China What key words and phrases are found in most definitions of public relations? - correct answer Deliberate, Planned, Performance, Public Interest, Two-way communication, Management function What does the acronym RACE stand...

What aspects of the American system protect the minority? - ANSWER Majority rule means that policies made should reflect the will of over half the voters. At the same time, most Americans would not want to give the majority free rein to do anything they can agree on. Restraints on the majority are built into the American system of government in order to protect the minority. Thus, the majority can't infringe on minority rights; such as those covered by the first amendment. Who controls the g...

WGU C181 Chapter 6 Quiz and Answers 1. is the means by which information is transmitted to large, heterogeneous, widely dispersed audiences. Mass media 2. We are now living in what has been termed a "post-broadcast age," meaning that most television and radio news programs have websites that include text and public commentary. 3. In 2010, the daily paper with the largest circulation was , followed closely by . The Wall Street Journal; USA Today 4. Which of the following...

WGU C181 Chapter 6 Quiz and Answers 1. is the means by which information is transmitted to large, heterogeneous, widely dispersed audiences. Mass media 2. We are now living in what has been termed a "post-broadcast age," meaning that most television and radio news programs have websites that include text and public commentary. 3. In 2010, the daily paper with the largest circulation was , followed closely by . The Wall Street Journal; USA Today 4. Which of the following...