Event Title
Creating a Responsible Media
Location
CSU 201
Start Date
23-4-2007 1:00 PM
End Date
23-4-2007 2:30 PM
Student's Major
Sociology and Corrections
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Colleen Clarke
Mentor's Department
Sociology and Corrections
Mentor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description
Since the attacks on September 11, acts of terrorism have been increasingly prevalent in the main stream media. Media interest in this subject has had a considerable effect on United States national security and the psyche of its citizens. Terrorism makes a perfect news story; filled with enough drama to keep the public captive focusing on terror and tragedy. This may tempt the media to lose its objective stance of keeping people informed in favor of ratings. This presentation will highlight the serious danger to national security when broadcasting groups compete for the best story regardless of the effect it may have on the nation's safety, as well as the psychological well being of society. This presentation will explore the relationship of the media's representation of terrorism and the connection between media and the government and law enforcement agencies.
Creating a Responsible Media
CSU 201
Since the attacks on September 11, acts of terrorism have been increasingly prevalent in the main stream media. Media interest in this subject has had a considerable effect on United States national security and the psyche of its citizens. Terrorism makes a perfect news story; filled with enough drama to keep the public captive focusing on terror and tragedy. This may tempt the media to lose its objective stance of keeping people informed in favor of ratings. This presentation will highlight the serious danger to national security when broadcasting groups compete for the best story regardless of the effect it may have on the nation's safety, as well as the psychological well being of society. This presentation will explore the relationship of the media's representation of terrorism and the connection between media and the government and law enforcement agencies.
Recommended Citation
George, Alyssa. "Creating a Responsible Media." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 23, 2007.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2007/oral-session-06/3
