Essays Tagged: "source of information"

The Impact of Television

for the negative since it is used from simple means of entertainment to a widely used, invaluable, source of information. It is also an excellent aid in preparing children for school and assisting in ... 98% of the society can view it and become informed. This is not to say that television is the best source for news and information, but it is the most current. Documentary show are very informative o ...

(4 pages) 295 0 4.3 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

Televised Violence is Here to Stay

ren how to kill and to get away with it (Leonard 92).Television is the most credible and believable source of information on the reality of the world. It teaches that the world is a violent and untrus ...

(5 pages) 140 0 5.0 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

Internet and Internet Security

The Internet is an awesome way of contact and a great source ofinformation that is becoming a lot more popular for people who are interested in, and have ... are not an alternative for a well-reasoned law. Because the Internet has become one of the biggest sources of information inthe whole wide world, legislative security is necessary. The government giv ...

(4 pages) 580 1 3.6 Mar/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking

Internet Regulation, Computer, Internet, Privacy

INTERNET REGULATION: POLICING CYBERSPACEThe Internet is a method of communication and a sourceof information that is becoming more popular among those whoare interested in, and have the ti ... they are not a substitute forwell-reasoned law.4Because the Internet has become one of the biggest sourcesof information in this world, legislative safeguards areimperative.The government gives citiz ...

(5 pages) 522 2 3.8 Sep/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking

How to maintain a computer system

Start a notebook that includes information on your system. This notebookshould be a single source of information about your entire system, both hardwareand software. Each time you make a chan ... any time you work inside you computer turn off the power anddisconnect the equipment form the power source. Before you touch anything insidethe computer, touch and unpainted metal surface such as the ...

(1 pages) 98 1 2.7 Nov/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

The Internet, any source of information right under your finger at the press of a button

r to a friend or relative and having it arrive one second later. How would it feel to know that any source of information is at your fingertips at the press of a button? All of these are possible and ... erling 2). TCP or Transmission Control Protocol converts the message into streams of packets at the source, then reassembles them back into messages at the destination. IP, or Internet Protocol handle ...

(9 pages) 179 0 4.0 Jan/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Internet and networking

To what degree should audio-visual policy be nationally rather than EU regulated? In answering this question, reflect on the legislation, the codes and the directives that surround this question.

h and generate jobs in Europe. Television plays a large cultural and social role and is the largest source of information and entertainment in Europe with 98% of homes owning at least one (Europa, 28/ ... roadcasting Union, appeals for co-production from the EU Community to 'join forces and pool their resources for a programme series' and 'they can double the budget, and still pay only one fifth of the ...

(8 pages) 65 0 4.2 Mar/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government > European Union

The media and how if affects candidates.

The media is usually the biggest source of information when elections come around, but it has the ability to shape the way we view th ...

(2 pages) 44 0 4.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

Denmark and a Comparison with the Czech Republic.

that I will offer immediately. Of course, I should mention the outstanding differences as well.The source of information I used were materials on different topics called "Factsheet Denmark." and "One ...

(8 pages) 71 0 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

The study of Victims of Crime.

a witness in the court case, to researchers either the victim was totally ignored or was used as a source of information about crime and criminals. Until very recently there was a striking lack of in ... Amongst the factors associated with the risk are the type of area people live in, their financial resources, their household structure and their lifestyles. Analysing the information into stranger vio ...

(5 pages) 188 0 3.6 May/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Internet Regulation: Policing Cyberspace.

The Internet is a method of communication and a source of information that is becoming more popular among those who are interested in, and have the ... hey are not a substitute for well-reasoned law.4 Because the Internet has become one of the biggest sources of information in this world, legislative safeguards are imperative.The government gives cit ...

(5 pages) 154 0 4.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science > Computer Ethics

Media Analysis.

berspaceThe internet is changing many aspects of our society. The internet is a virtually unlimited source of information. We are able to access information on any subject with just a few key strokes. ... age of us online. (Zwicke, n.d.)MoviesIt is this author's opinion that movies are not meant to be a source of information, but rather a source of entertainment and temporary escape from reality. Our t ...

(6 pages) 176 1 5.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

TECHNOLOGY - GOOD OR BAD?

t is the radio. Since its existence, together with newspaper, radio has helped bring a considerable source of information to mankind. With a radio, size of a hand, a student can put it in his or her p ... eans, which provides students the chances to update their knowledge each second from the incredible source of information available on the net.The benefits of modern technology in helping students lea ...

(3 pages) 173 0 5.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Technology

Manipulation in 1984.

e parallels between Orwell's writings and today's society.In 1984, The Party is in control of every source of information, including historical events occurring in the past and the present. One day at ...

(4 pages) 34 0 5.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Informed Voter

ational media, attend political rallies, and participate directly in a campaign.The most convenient source of information is the national media. If you own a television, computer, or radio you can eas ... ine. All of these types of information can be easily obtained and understood. But, not all of these sources give an equal perception of political candidates. For example, television is generally domin ...

(3 pages) 29 0 3.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Government

How does Television become a 'household' name?

ecame so important in the 1950's.In the late 20's and 30's, the radio served double-duty, part news source, part entertainment source. While television was being developed in the 40's, radio served as ... most up to date source of information during the Depression. It also served a greater purpose as a source of escape from the daily problems of life. Television followed in those footsteps.It started ...

(5 pages) 72 0 4.8 Apr/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

Databases in my Wallet

If you open your wallet, almost everything you see is a source of information for companies or government agencies. This information is stored in da ... ing patterns. Credit cards, supermarket loyalty cards, library cards, and driver's licenses are all sources of this information. Credit card companies obtain a huge amount of data from the use ... n their web site, the library is able to track what you searched for and who is making use of the resource. Driver's licenses provide a valuable resource for many establishments. Law enforcemen ...

(2 pages) 100 0 3.0 May/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Computer Science

Book Review of Philomena Goodman's book "Women, Sexuality and War".

f oral histories in her book. Stating that 'critics of oral history suggest memory is an unreliable source of information'. She refutes it with the argument, 'oral history is not a transparent represe ... se their place in the introduction detracts from the real impetus behind the work. Goodman's sources are contentious. She attempts to utilise oral histories, archival research and published wor ...

(6 pages) 37 0 4.5 Jun/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

The Truth Editorial: How the Media Misleads.

ews/media to the public are undoubtedly recognised by most people as being the truth and a reliable source of information. But is it really that simple?The advances in communication technology over th ... ly unbelievable, but sinister. The media is willing to take political/economic ploys from very rich sources and brainwash the people into believing something that in effect is beneficial to whom the s ...

(3 pages) 77 2 5.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Communication Studies > The Media

Sterotypes

Parents are not a child's only source of information about gender stereotypes. Teachers, relatives, peers and the mass media also i ... media has a large impact on gender stereotypes. The media has become one of the most influential resources, which all people frequently use in their everyday lives. Pretty much everybody watches tele ...

(3 pages) 82 1 5.0 Sep/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing