Essays about: "florida"

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  1. 6. Deadly Gun Violence : A Critical Discourse Analysis of Possible Ideological Influences on the Framing of a Mass Shooting

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HLK, Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Elena Stückemann; [2018]
    Keywords : Ideology; mass shooting; framing; media agenda setting; gun control; blame attributions; prevention methods;

    Abstract : Statistics show that the number of mass shootings and involved fatalities have drastically increased over the last five years. The framing of these attacks in the mass media has a substantial impact on the public opinion on the causes of shootings, possible prevention methods and gun control in general. READ MORE

  3. 7. "He wouldn't have hurt that many students with a knife" : The Gun Control Paradox, Political Opportunities, and Issue Framing: A case study of the Never Again movement in Parkland, Florida

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Rosalind Göthberg; [2018]
    Keywords : gun control; gun control paradox; US gun debate; school shooting; social movement; political opportunities; issue framing; political activism; Never Again; March For Our Lives;

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  4. 8. A Quantitative Content Analysis of Newspapers from Florida’s Cuban Diaspora. To what extent is soft power expressed in the writings of journalists and other editors? (July, 2016 - July, 2017)

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Rhea-Leigh O'Shea; [2018]
    Keywords : Cuba; Soft Power; Cuban Diaspora; Media; Quantitative Content Analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the US-based Cuban community through conducting a Quantitative Content Analysis (QCA) on three of the most popular, diasporic newspapers. The manifest content of 30 editorials and other news articles was analysed, utilising deductive reasoning to uncover the presence of soft power. READ MORE

  5. 9. Critical Discourse Analysis of online News Headlines: A Case of the Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Daria Lombardi; [2018]
    Keywords : critical discourse analysis; sociocognitive approach; online news; news headlines; representation;

    Abstract : This thesis is a critical investigation of the language used in online news headlines to report the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, which took place on February 14, 2018 in Florida, United States. By analyzing 50 online news headlines, published by five of the most popular national and local news outlets, the purpose of this study is to understand how the words chosen by the journalists contribute to creating particular meanings, or representations of the event, and if through these representations any hidden ideologies are put forward. READ MORE

  6. 10. Multicriteria Site Suitability for Algal Biofuel Production Facilities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Brendan O'Neill; [2018]
    Keywords : geography; GIS; advanced biofuels; algae; Florida; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The use of algae as a feedstock for the production of advanced biofuels has tremendous potential because of its short growth cycle, high productivity, lack of competition for agricultural lands, ability to use a variety of water sources and recycle CO2 and nutrient emissions, and compatibility with existing fuels chains with minimum process changes. However, to make significant contributions to biofuel targets, optimal locations must be identified to ensure production facilities are economically viable. READ MORE