The Case of Social Responsibility: An Ideal of Objectivity

Author

Sara Van Hemert, University of Northern Iowa

Award/Availability

Open Access Honors Program Thesis

First Advisor

Chris Ogbondah

Keywords

Press; Media literacy;

Abstract

This thesis seeks to show that the current status of media is one of conflicting goals and pressures. It will prove that objectivity is a worthwhile attempt. Lastly, it will show how consumers can critically analyze material from the news media because the public understands that news media is not perfect.

Year of Submission

2008

Department

Department of Communication and Media

University Honors Designation

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the designation University Honors

Comments

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Date Original

5-2008

Object Description

1 PDF file (27 pages)

Copyright

©2008 Sara Van Hemert

Recommended Citation

Van Hemert, Sara, "The Case of Social Responsibility: An Ideal of Objectivity" (2008). Honors Program Theses. 752.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/hpt/752