Journalism Essay Examples and Topics
The Importance of Media Law and Ethics in Journalism
This essay discusses the importance of media law and ethics in regulating the profession of journalism. It explains how journalists must consider a number of ethical and legal considerations before taking any action, in order to avoid causing harm to society.
MoreThe Beach of Dead Whales: A Searing Satire by Tatalo Alamu
The Beach of Dead Whales is a searing satire by Tatalo Alamu that depicts the struggle of a helpless African village that battles to identify its personality with styling oomph. The article was first published in the Nation on September 19, 2010.
MoreElderly Woman Attacked and Killed by Neighbor in Asheville
Police in Asheville, North Carolina have arrested a woman in connection with the death of her elderly neighbor. Rebecca Ruth Krueger is accused of attacking Margaret Jones Cable with a blunt object, causing severe head trauma. Cable later died of her injuries at Mission Hospital. Krueger has been charged with assault and voluntary manslaughter.
MoreThe Use of Visual Rhetoric in the Iraq War
This essay discusses how visual rhetoric was used during the Iraq War, and how it continues to be used in debates about the conflict today. It also discusses the role of visual rhetoric in the torture of Abu Ghraib prisoners, which was one of the most shameful episodes in America's recent history.
MoreHistorical Research: Methods and Applications
This essay provides an overview of historical research, including how to identify the purpose of your research, develop a research question, locate primary sources, and evaluate sources for bias and reliability.
MoreThe role of the media in our society
This essay discusses the role of the media in our society and its impact on our culture. It also explores the importance of the media in our lives and the negatives that should be recognised.
MoreThe challenges that Chinatown faces today and how they are trying to preserve their culture
This essay discusses the history of Chinese immigrants in New York and how they contributed to the development of Chinatown. It also examines the challenges that Chinatown faces today and how they are trying to preserve their culture.
MoreThe Chinese Professor’s View on the Diversity of Human Experience
The essay discusses the Chinese professor's experience with learning English and his views on the diversity of human experience. The professor provides advice for students who want to learn a foreign language.
MoreThe Impact of News on People’s Perceptions of the World
This essay looks at the claim that news is more about entertainment and reinforcement of irrational prejudices than enlightenment, from a sociological perspective. It makes use of the culturalist paradigm to explain how our perceptions of the world are shaped by the media and popular culture.
MoreThe law on media reporting of legal cases: striking a balance between transparency and protecting individuals’ rights
The law on media reporting of legal cases strives to balance the public's right to know with the need to protect individuals' rights. In the case of Mike Munster v The Daily Trumpet, the court found that the newspaper had breached its duty of care in publishing an inaccurate article about a criminal trial. The implications of the case are that media organisations can be held liable for defamation if they publish false information, and that they have a duty of care to ensure their reporting is accurate and fair.
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