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Instant Messaging, 2008.
An examination of how technology-mediated modes of communication de-centre face-to-face communication' and impact language use and structure.
1,761 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The paper discusses how the widespread use of networked computers that comprise the Internet have fundamentally transformed how people communicate and the language structures through which this communication is achieved. In particular, it argues the thesis that the technology known as instant messaging (IM) is transforming language and the social networks that are dependent upon language for maintenance and growth. The argument is made that while this new mode of communication represents a distinct language use and de-centres face-to-face communications, it remains a highly efficient mode of communication for its users who have made a range of innovations in language structure to meet the design of this new medium.
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"It is interesting to note, however, that the popularity of IM does not immediately translate into other forms of text-based communications such as text-messaging via cell phones. Indeed, only one-third of American teens have ever used a cell phone for sending a text message (Bryant et al. 580). This high level of difference suggests that IM is somehow structurally more attractive for its users. In understanding language use and structure in IM it is necessary to therefore see how this form of text-based communication is similar to text messaging and email, and how it is different. Clearly, technologically sophisticated users have radically different perspectives of these different vehicles for communication."
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Global Call Centers, 2008.
This paper looks at the effects of placing business call centers in different locations around the world.
1,224 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the development of call centers as part of the customer service network for major companies today is part of the process of globalization. The writer points out that technology makes it possible for a call center to be anywhere in the world and still communicate with the customer to provide answers to questions, assistance with technical problems and all of the benefits of customer service by telephone. The writer discusses that many callers remain unaware that they are talking to someone in a distant part of the world, while others who are more aware will note differences in language and accent and will realize that the call center is not in their local area at all. The writer concludes that the economic disruption is real as call centers in North America are disappearing in favor of cheaper centers in other countries. The writer maintains that though efforts are being made to hide the fact by training workers in these centers, some linguistic elements remain to differentiate these workers from others.
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"No matter how well coached these workers may be, though, they often do not sound like Stockton or Dubuque. This may not be a major setback given the fact that many North Americans come from different parts of the world and use many accents. These workers often do not use the right slang terms or do not understand them when they hear them. They may read addresses from a computer screen and mispronounce place names that Americans would not. They tend to be well trained in certain types of business and technology, and many computer firms use such call centers and place them in India because that country also has a technologically educated population segment that can understand what customers want and how to explain technology to them. Such workers often speak better about technical matters than business issues and use the right terminology for the technology involved even when they do not use the right word in normal conversation."
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Computer-Mediated Communication, 2008.
An analysis of the effects on language of technology-mediated forms of communication that de-center face-to-face communication.
1,571 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper discusses the technology-mediated forms of communication that de-center face-to-face communication, such as is seen in the text messaging and instant messaging modes of communication. The paper then shows how this de-centering of face-to-face communication impacts language use and language structure. The paper provides the writer's personal opinions on the effects that this mode of communication has.
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"In general, this finding mirrors my own experience of instant messaging in that it is a useful mode of rapid communication while multi-tasking but it is highly limited. For example, one can be writing a paper, researching articles in online databases, while chatting back and forth with friends on MSN or one of the other popular instant messaging networks. As one may gather from this use, primary concentration is focused upon other tasks, so quick notes or comments of one or two lines of instant messaging that can be rapidly understood and responded to represents the ideal mode of communication here. Longer and more complex messages necessarily demand more time and energy in interpretation and response; time and energy that is diverted from the primary task one is often involved with. Research tends to support this point of view, and suggests that even among young and experienced instant messengers there is a high degree of frustration with discussion threads that may be long and complicated (An and Frick 493)."
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The Virtual Self, 2008.
This paper explores how the mind and body interact with virtual environments, focusing on the book "Remediation" by David Bolter and Richard Grusin.
1,036 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper examines "Remediation" by David Bolter and Richard Grusin, which looks at the changing relationships between people and the media. The paper concentrates on the chapter "The Virtual Self", which deals with the way human identities are transformed by their interactions with virtual technologies. The paper discusses Cartesian philosophy and shows how the concept of the virtual self totally disproves the Cartesian beliefs. The paper provides examples of virtual selves in contemporary media.
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"A major section of this chapter(pages 248-254) deals with the ways in which the mind and the body interact with virtual environments. These arguments look at Cartesian and anti-Cartesian elements of the virtual self.
"In order to understand these arguments it is first necessary to have an understanding of Cartesian philosophy. Basically Cartesian philosophy is based on the work of Rene Descartes. Descartes basically sees the mind and body as separate entities."
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Technology Mediated Forms of Communication, 2008.
This paper studies how forms of communication have changed due to technological development, concentrating on messaging via cell phones and the Internet.
1,615 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that while technology mediated modes of communication have existed for generations, innovations in terms of the introduction of digital wireless technologies over the past ten to fifteen years have radically transformed how people communicate. The essay explores this phenomenon with reference to such technologies as digital cell phone text messaging, computer-based instant messaging, and Internet relay chat. With reference to scholarly work on the subject, the paper is argues how the de-centring of face-to-face communication has impacted language structure in compelling users of these technologies to innovate a range of distinct communication forms.
Outline:
Introduction
Digital Communications Technology
The Impact of Digital Wireless Communication Upon Language
Conclusion
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"This technology impacts language in a number of respects. For example, one of the most popular aspects of technology mediated modes of communication is their textual element. While cell phones are, of course, an oral communication medium, one of their most popular added functions lies with text messaging and remote e-mail access. It is difficult to say precisely why text messaging is so popular given that this technology allows the use of oral communication. It may be argued that this is due to the popularity of Instant Messaging through computers, with texting being a logical remote extension of the same practice."
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Media Censorship, 2007.
This paper argues that the current state of knowledge regarding the effects of media depiction of violence on children does not justify censorship of the media.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that the report of the Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah, in 1999, paints a dire picture of the levels of violence with which the media was bombarding children. The author points out that this Senate report presents the causal connection between movie and television violence and aggressive behavior in children as a proven conclusion. The paper relates that a review of the underlying data through scientific studies shows that there is considerable doubt as to just how perverse an influence media violence has on children. The author concludes that the inconclusive nature of the data indicates that the American people should be cautious about taking precipitate actions based on this report, and should, at least for now, resist any effort at media censorship.
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"Reporting on Professor Eron's original 1960 study of 8 and 9 year olds in Columbia County, New York, Rhodes noted that Eron's and his team investigated a wide range of factors to attempt to measure aggression. Of these, watching violence on television was effectively an afterthought. Further, the data were not consistent: girls who watched television showed no higher levels of aggression, and boys who watched television the most extensively were the least aggressive in the study. In their first follow-up study, Eron and his colleagues did find a statistical correlations between high levels of television watching and aggressive behavior..."
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College Application: Broadcasting and Communication, 2006.
A college student's application to the broadcasting and communication department at Ryerson University in Canada.
956 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper gives a description of the college applicant. It highlights the
experiences that have been critical in shaping the applicant's understanding of broadcasting and television as team productions and describes the applicant's leadership qualities and technical skills. The paper also discusses an aspect of the Canadian communications industry in which the applicant is interested.
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"Although I am still a teenager, I have been fascinated with the fields of broadcasting and communication for as long as I can remember. It was as a freshman and sophomore in High School that I first studied television broadcasting as an academic subject; gaining knowledge of the range of television programming while also acquiring hands-on experience at live video production and post-production editing techniques. Later, as a participant in the Advanced Television Production course - a class recommended for those interested in careers in communications - I had the opportunity to work as a camera operator, video editor, writer and talent director. I am particularly proud that some of my packages, montages, and remotes were selected for broadcast on the school's morning announcements, as well as for air on the local cable channel."
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Narratological Analysis of Cache, 2008.
This paper presents a narratological analysis of the film "Cache", by writer and director Michael Haneke.
1,219 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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In this article, the writer studies the film 'Cache', by writer and director Michael Haneke, through a narratological analysis. The writer first provides a definition and analysis of narratology. The writer then notes that 'Cache' is a complex and ambiguous drama that readily makes itself available to narratological analysis due to its deceptively "simple" visual presentation and story structure, which in fact disguises a profoundly inventive underlying narrative approach reminiscent of Antonioni in its lack of closure and refusal to manipulate or pander to audience expectations. The writer concludes that Cache also plays with the ambiguity between the hermeneutic code and the proairetic code. The writer maintains that by allowing these two codes to interplay without well-defined closure, Haneke is able to provide his audience with an active role in the decipherment of the film's "text," a task which can continue long after the film has ended.
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"The opening fade-in to what appears to be a simple long-shot of the house front, held for an interminable amount of time, is in fact revealed to be a videotape of the house front being watched on their television by Georges and Anne. This identical shot, or shots very nearly identical to it, is repeated several times throughout the film. Other shots which appear at first to be ordinary omniscient narrator shots (such as Georges' first visit to Majid's apartment), turn out, when repeated minutes later in another context, to have been in fact point-of-view shots taken from the position of the mysterious voyeur's hidden video camera."
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Censorship of High School Newspapers, 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of censorship as it relates to newspapers and reporting within high schools.
1,055 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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In this article, the writer notes that censorship in the United States has always been a controversial issue in journalism, television and print media. However, the writer points out, the past two decades have witnessed the growing concern of censorship at the high school level. The writer discusses that journalistic censorship in high school, in many states, has been supported by the Supreme Court, stating that educational institutions are accountable for the information released to the students. The writer maintains that the main issue is the importance of maintaining constitutionality and upholding the right to speak freely about social issues that impact everyone, adults and teenagers alike. The writer concludes that in many cases, allowing high school newspapers to report on issues that impact the young community can increase awareness on the general health of the student body. Further, the writer maintains that while educators feel morally responsible and accountable for the information that students retain, it is their duty to be facilitators of education, rather than editors of information.
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"The constitution clearly states, as amended, that minors and adults alike are not to be subject to restriction of the Bill of Rights. Quite simply, censoring one type of journalistic media without monitoring another is a blatant double standard that does ignores the Supreme Courts ruling of the 1969 amendment. While educators argue that high school newspapers are part of the school curriculum and should be monitored and censored, reports indicate that the concepts of journalism taught in the classroom are not related to the real life issues that occur in the community. Controlling a newspaper's content also causes into the question the violation of constitutional liberties, and the notion that a high school newspaper's content is taught as part of a school's curriculum is off-base. Educational institutions are responsible for providing students with the necessary knowledge of fundamentals on a variety of topics. However, the Hazelwood School District vs. Kuhlmeirer clearly shows an attempt to trump the ideas resulting from the application of journalism fundamentals."
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Contemporary Mass Media, 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of contemporary mass media and looks at who defines reality today.
3,412 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 96.95
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In this article the writer examines the influence the mass media exerts on the individual's perception of the world. This is done from the standpoint of social constructionism, a theory heavily influenced by Postmodernist thought. The paper posits that language is our basis for interpreting the world and because language is the product of a social process, the 'reality' we perceive is nothing more than a collective construct. Consequently, the writer maintains that whoever controls the transmission of language and the ideas and information it conveys shapes reality. Today much of this transmission is done by the mass media. The writer concludes that today the role of the mass media and the educational system in socialization is growing as the traditional family structure so instrumental in this process for thousands of years wanes.
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"Whenever we read, listen or watch one of the mass media, in other words, we become part of somebody else's agenda, a means to some outside entity's ends. So, at a profound level, we should be continuingly asking ourselves: do we do so willingly or unwittingly? Yet it is a question many rarely pose and fewer answer. Are we too busy, too complascent, or too indifferent to? Or are we simply too trusting? The aura of autheticity surrounding what we read, hear and see in the mass media may very well be lulling us into an uncritical acceptance of the messages imparted."
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Violence, the Media and Women, 2008.
A persuasive paper arguing that violence in the media promotes a violent society with a focus on violent women.
2,076 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper examines the allegations that the media is to blame for various random acts of violence. But is the media really to blame? The paper investigates this question, as well as the question of whether we can expect to see more females committing violent crimes, now that there has been an upsurge of media depictions of violent women. It gives examples of violence in film, on the television, in video games and in music and music videos.
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"Certainly, many people believe that the media causes people to act violently. For example, at the trial of Lee Boyd Malvo, one of the two notorious American snipers/serial killers in 2003, it was alleged that his older partner in crime, John Allen Muhammad, had attempted to utlize violent video games - such as Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and Rainbow 6: Covert Ops - to train Malvo as a sniper (Miller). And after the shootings at the Columbine High School in Colorado in April 1999, in which two school boys killed 13 people, it was found that one of the boys, Eric Harris, had played the violent video game Doom a great deal. (Duin) While it is impossible to know whether the game Doom played a part in encouraging Eric to commit multiple murders, it is certainly a possibility. And given the serious impact of his actions, even a possibility needs to be taken seriously."
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1960 Chinese Propaganda, 2007.
This paper discuses two Chinese media articles about the agricultural situation in 1960 as examples of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) use of propaganda.
3,175 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper explains that, until the 1970s, sinologists and others studied the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) media for clues as to what might be occurring in Mainland China of which there was much conjecture. The author compares the reports from two 1960 CCP media releases, which were prepared for the national Chinese audience by the People's Republic of China (PRC), with what is now known about the terrible Communist planning error in the agricultural sector during the late 1950s and early 1960s. The paper concludes that all media materials from Beijing were expected to be propaganda; therefore, the Chinese public became adept at discerning what really might be happening. The author stresses that this reflective habit is still practiced in the PRC, despite much liberalization of the mass media.
Table of Contents
Introduction
'Go to the First Line of Agriculture!'
'Advance Payment of Wages Every Month Stimulates Enthusiasm of the CCP'
Mao's Famine
Concluding Discussion
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"The article seems to fit with a great deal that appeared through the month of September 1960 to do with agricultural gains, work still to be done, the potential for China to become a kind of agrarian paradise, and general applause for the rural laborer. In the article discussed, rural toil is said to be very good for cadres who may still be bureaucrats or people otherwise not yet exposed to the soil. Readers in the cities, or for that matter in Hong Kong or Taiwan or wherever else refugees from the Communist state had fled, had reason to wonder what was meant by the "transfer of large numbers of cadres ..."
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American Sign Language (ASL), 2007.
This paper discuses American Sign Language (ASL) and its contribution to the understanding of the development of language.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper explains that American Sign Language (ASL) involves home signs that resemble the objects, which they are meant to indicate. The author points out that, like any other language, ASL has its abbreviations, slang and contractions, often used by omitting full signs when fluent persons are conversing, especially in groups of persons known to one another. The paper stresses that ASL is a dynamic, evolving language that responds to cultural and environmental changes. The author underscores that the inventors of the prime ASL symbols and gestures could not imagine the impact of the Internet or various technology-assisted devices now available to persons who cannot hear or speak as others do.
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"ASL includes symbols and actions that are just as arbitrary as spoken language. When consulting a person fluent in ASL, she noted that with many people having become fluent in the language over time and with the particular ways in which ASL was taught, some 'shortcuts' or abbreviations had become usual, understood by deaf persons with whom she spoke or when observing third persons communicate in ASL who were not deaf. Some symbols refer obviously to the objects or actions they represent but others are just customary, ... "
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Media, Technology and Society, 2007.
An examination of the influence of the media on society today.
1,763 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper examines how the media is highly influential on society. The writer discusses how politicians depend heavily on the mass media as a way of reaching the public and explains the role of the mass media in foreign policy. Additionaly, the writer shows how media affects the development of new technology. The writer concludes that the media influences behavior through imitation and influences technology by helping determine what sorts of technology are wanted, what services are provided, and what products consumers seek.
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"The media is very influential in society today and has been for decades. The nature of the media has changed over that time, from the beginnings of the mass media with national magazines and large city newspapers, continuing through the development of the motion picture, radio, and television, and today with new media such as the Internet. Changes in technology clearly affect the nature of the media, making new means of communication possible. The existing media affects technology as well, causing certain types of technology to be developed rather than others, with both the media and the technology carrying the media affecting society in a number of ways."
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Online Music Distribution, 2008.
An analysis of the competition in the global music recording industry (MRI).
1,109 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses the online distribution of music and how it is part of the larger, global music industry. It analyzes the aims and success of the global music recording industry (MRI) and discusses the six segments into which the MRI is primarily structured. The paper then discusses the new competitors in the MRI industry and how they relate to consumer expectations.
Table of Contents:
Industry Overview
The Apple Influence on Expectations
Technology Convergence
Conclusion
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"Myspace.com and others are revolutionizing the MRI by creating a substitute industry that if not properly compensated for by traditional MRI participants could eventually supplant them. Consumer expectations have crystallized around the concept of total access across formats to their music and musical tastes and the future of the MRI, due to the online distribution of music and the evolving expectations of the consumer, rests with its ability to agree on a universally accepted electronic format for its music files."
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Women in Music Videos, 2007.
This paper discusses the portrayal of women in music videos.
1,636 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in our consumerist society, music is one of the most important money-spinners. The writer points out that as noted by Julie L. Andsager and Kimberly Roe, music videos are very important in this industry as they play an important role in launching the careers of artists. Moreover, the writer describes that music videos enjoy an enormous following among teenagers, which means that they likely play an important role in forming their opinions about important issues such as gender roles. This research paper investigates the key issue of how music videos portray women. The writer maintains that as music videos have the potential to impact the lives of so many women, and to form the opinions of so many young people of all genders, the portrayal of women in music videos is clearly a matter of great importance.
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"Clearly there exist destructive music videos which encourage sexism and the objectifying of women. This is cause for great concern as such music videos clearly have the potential to encourage men to treat women as mere sex objects. Even more troubling is the fact that some music videos seem to actively encourage and promote violence against women. For example, Van Horn found that more than half of the music videos he examined contained violence, and that all too often this was violence against women. An Eminem song, Kim, illustrates this chillingly well. The following is not the entire song, but merely excerpts, but it should be kept in mind that the entire song is sickeningly violent, not only these excerpts."
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Communication in Marriage, 2007.
A look at the importance of communication in marriage through an analysis of the movie 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith', written by Simon Kinberg.
974 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the couple in the movie, 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' believed they knew each other, but even after six years of marriage, they didn't really know each other. In fact, the writer points out that they are both paid killers for different firms but neither one of them knew this about the other. The writer maintains that the movie does a good job of showing the problems a couple can have in their marriage. Further, the writer notes that the moral value of this movie is that couples must develop communication skills where they share their feelings and the ability to have empathy for one another is important in marriage.
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"The setting of the movie begins with the couple being in marriage counseling. When the movie first starts, John Smith (Brad Pitt) and Jane Smith (Angelina Jolie) are attending marriage counseling. While once they found themselves madly in love, after six years they are struggling. Part of the problem is that they hide their feelings especially anger toward one another. The writer focuses on the problems the couple has and then they escalate when they discover they are on opposite teams. Their inability to communicate openly with one another from the beginning has now turned to anger with the desire to kill one another. The writer does a good job at portraying the feelings of the couple."
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High School Newspapers, 2007.
This paper argues against the censorship of high school student newspapers.
770 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains that the Supreme Court held that student newspapers could be censored by the principal or other administrators.
The author points out that student newspapers are not censored in California because, in this state, this type of censorship would be a violation of the First Amendment. The paper stresses that student newspapers should not be censored because many of the issues in these newspapers are faced by students on a daily basis. The author argues that reading about these subjects help students to understand better these problems. The paper includes quotations.
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"The principal refused to run the two pages because he believed it was wrong for students to talk about sex and similar topics. ... The two articles that were pulled from the school newspaper were about divorce and pregnancy, thus being inappropriate for younger ages. These topics according to the principal were too mature for students in the school. ... Quite frankly, this gives schools the "carte blanche for censorship." While principals and other administrators may believe students are not mature enough to hear or discuss controversial issues, the fact is that students are dealing with these issues on a daily basis..."
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