Title: Electronic Resource Notebook - Broadcasting
1Electronic Resource Notebook - Broadcasting
2Students of Broadcasting
- As students of broadcasting at Spring Arbor
University, we have devoted our college careers
to the pursuit of an education in the
transmission of television and radio programming
as well as the development of new media. Our
group consists of a diverse group of students who
plan to pursue careers in many different fields
from television and radio to the production and
distribution of new media such as podcasts and
web based content.
3 4- Reinard, J. (2001). Introduction to communication
research. (3rd ed.). New York McGraw Hill. - This resource includes a general introduction to
key concepts that anyone performing research in
the field of communications must know.
Specifically good in informing the reader of when
to use specific methods, as well as defining
research related terms.
5- Sherman, C. Price, P. (2001). The invisible
web Uncovering - information sources search engines cant see.
Medford, NJ - Information Today.
- This resource contains a treasure trove of
information regarding different ways to search
the web, other than general search engines
(yahoo, google, etc.) This book gives
information on how to get streaming audio from
NPR, how to find public records online, as well
as many other information sources, including
legal and criminal Resources, reference sources,
education, history, health and medical
information, etc.
6- Metzler, K. (1997). Creative writing The
writers guide to gathering - information by asking questions. (3rd ed.).
London Allyn and Bacon. - This book is a general resource for those who
use interviews as part of their jobs. Includes
chapters covering most problems that interviewers
face and how to overcome those obstacles. Has a
very good chapter titled Ethics of the
Interview. Book uses anecdotal stories to
reinforce ideas.
7- Kennedy, S. D. (1998). Best bet of the internet
Reference and research - when you dont have time to mess around.
Chicago American - Library Association.
- While it may be outdated (1998) in terms of
website content, this book contains a wealth of
knowledge covering other topics related to
searching on the internet. These include subject
specific meta-sites, virtual libraries and
newsrooms, mailing lists and usenet newsgroups.
Best Bet Internet also includes a useful section
on evaluating internet resourses.
8- Spring Arbor University, White Library. (2000).
Library research An introduction to research,
library skills, and resources and services of the
Hugh A. White Library. Retrieved December 9,
2006, from http//campus.arbor.edu/whitelibrary/Li
braryResearch.htma - This website is a great resource for the
beginning researcher. It walks you through the
process of performing scholarly research. From a
basic walkthrough of the general research
process, to breaking down the different
categorization systems, this website is a great
starting point for research.
9- American Psychological Association (2001).
Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association (5th edition). Washington, DC
American Psychological Association. - A must have for any communications researcher.
Contains every rule and regulation for writing
and citing references in APA format. If you
intend to submit an article in any communications
journal, you must cite every source according to
APA standards. -
10- EBSCOhost Research Databases. (2006).
Communication and Mass Media Complete. Retrieved
December 9, 2006 from http//web.ebscohost.com/eho
st/search?vid1hid112sid17366ed9-b62b-461d-a44
2-77c2147aa1e140sessionmgr108 - This database contains articles related directly
to the fields of communication and mass media.
Accessing this site will provide the user with
thousands of scholarly articles written directly
for those in the field of mass media.
11- OCLC FirstSearch. (2006) WorldCat Advanced
Search. Retrieved December 9, 2006 from
http//newfirstsearch.oclc.org/WebZ/LogDbChange?db
changetypequickselectnexthtml/advanced.htmlbad
html/home.htmlsessionidfsapp14-33676-evioqyil-2
d67kuentitypagenum430dbnameWorldCat - This database contains references to books,
cds, and other materials owned by libraries
around the United States. If your library
doesnt own the selection that you are looking
for, it is possible to borrow from any library
connected through interlibrary loans. A great
starting point when looking for materials to help
the research process.
12Stacks, D. W. (1992). Essentials of communication
research. New York HarperCollins.
- This text, has proven techniques, good advice,
and real-world examples that you can easily apply
to your own case, will turn you into an skilled
communicator. Good for broadcasters as well, this
book was written expressly for technologists,
this is a simple, concise, and practical guide to
the communication activities of writing,
presentation delivery, and meeting interaction.
13Lindlof, T. R. (1995). Qualitative communication
research method. Thousand Oaks, CA Sage
Publications.
- Lindlof has written a complete text that
addresses the theory and technique of qualitative
research across a breadth of approaches with
substantive and illuminating examples drawn from
a variety of topical areas. The author address
the problems and controversies of research
without bogging down in indecision or glossing to
happy endings.
14Rubin, R. B. (1993). Communication research
Strategies and sources. Belmont, CA Wadsworth
Publishing Co.
- This text presents strategies for selecting,
refining, and researching communication topics,
placing special emphasis on using library
resources to search for literature. It simplifies
the research process by teaching students library
skills, scholarly writing, and acquainting them
with the latest research technology tools.
15Jablin, F. M., Putnam, L. L. (2001). The new
handbook of organizational communication
Advances in theory, research, and methods.
Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications.
- Organizational communication as a discipline has
grown over the latter part of the century, but
accompanying that growth has been a struggle to
establish a clear identity for the field. The
ongoing evolution of difficult organizations in
an equally difficult global environment has
scholars continuing to define and redefine the
focus, the boundaries, and the future of the
field. The New Handbook of Organizational
Communication is a volume that ties together the
various threads of this interdisciplinary area of
scholarship.
16Keyton, J. (2005). Communication research Asking
questions, finding answers. New York
McGraw-Hill.
- Keytons book covers basic research issues and
both quantitative and qualitative approaches to
communication research. The guiding principle of
the text is that methodological choices arise
from ones research questions and hypotheses. The
book focuses first on the research process, and
then discusses the methodological tools for
understanding and conducting basic communication
research projects
17- Booth, W. C., Colomb, J. M., Williams, J. M.
(2003). The craft of research. 2nd ed. Chicago
University of Chicago Press. -
- This is an excellent resource that walks the
reader through every step of the research
process. From a topic that you have an interest
in to a final draft, this book will help walk the
inexperienced researcher through the research
process.
18Wimmer, R. D. (1994). Mass media research An
introduction. Belmont, CA Wadsworth Publishing
Co.
- This text begins with an overview of mass
communication research and ethics of research. It
then explores each major approach to research,
including qualitative, content analysis, survey
research, longitudinal research, and experimental
research. The text continues with a section on
data analysis, and concludes with a
forward-looking section on research applications,
covering such topics as research in print and
electronic media as well as on the Internet.
19- Kault D. (2003). Statistics with common sense.
London Greenwood Press. - A good book that brings the science of
statistics to a level that most can understand.
Helps the reader to understand the basic concepts
and principles of statistics and probability.
This book will be an invaluable help in trying to
decipher statistics reported in the media.
20Jenson, K. (2002). A handbook of media and
communication research. New York Routledge.
- The Handbook of Media and Communication Research
presents qualitative as well as quantitative
approaches to the analysis and interpretation of
media, covering perspectives from both the social
sciences and the humanities. The Handbook offers
a comprehensive review of earlier research and a
set of guidelines for how to think about, plan,
and carry out studies of media in different
social and cultural contexts.
21- Communications
- Research
- Resources
- Section
22- Broadcasting Cable (2006) New York, NY, Reed
Business Information. - This journal will be very useful when wanting to
know the up to date trends in broadcasting,
licensing and people that are in the industry.
23- Broadcasting Telecommunications (2006) Ottawa,
ON, Statistics Canada. -
- This journal will be very useful when it comes
to wanting to know about program distribution,
television and radio broadcasting and
telecommunications from the Canadian perspective.
Possible jobs in Canada as well as adapting one
of their methods to the station.
24- Journal of Broadcasting Electronic Media (2006)
Washington District, Broadcast Education
Association. - This journal provides articles, reviews, and
criticism about the field of broadcasting. The
articles in this journal will be helpful when
looking for current research into todays
audiences and different trends in broadcasting as
well as the internet and new media.
25- MediaWeek (2006) New York, NY, VNU eMedia, Inc.
- This magazine deals with all aspects of
television broadcasting from interviews, special
reports and special sections for executives and
management in television, radio, cable and
magazines. Its a multi-media magazine that
allows for up to date information about the
field.
26- Gerbner, G. (Ed.). (1977). Mass media policies in
changing cultures. New York John Wiley Sons. - This book is dated (1977), but includes many
lessons to be learned in todays media centered
world. It focuses on three different segments of
Mass Media policies International Trends, New
Directions, and Developments in Theory and
Research. Contributors from around the world.
27- Columbia Journalism Review (2006) New York, NY,
Columbia Journalism Review. - With having 75 of the audience working in
journalism or communication this journal will
benefit greatly because of the critical analysis
of the performance of the news media. This
applies to both broadcasting and print.
28- Journalism Mass Communication Quarterly (2006)
Columbia, SC, Association for Education in
Journalism Mass Communication. - With this journal offering reviews, studies,
opinions, articles and essays on all aspects of
electronic mass communication it will be very
beneficial to use in the future.
29- Broadcasting (2006) New York, NY, Reed Business
Information. -
- This journal will be very beneficial because of
its content about the business. When it comes to
licensing and ratings and how to better oneself
in the field of broadcasting.
30Bryant, J., Zillman, D. (2002). Media effects
Advances in theory and research. Mahwah, NJ L.
Erlbaum Associates.
- Reflecting recent developments in a rapidly
evolving area (a.k.a. media), editors Jennings
Bryant and Dolf Zillmann have expanded this
second edition. All the chapters from the
previous edition are included here, extensively
revised and updated. Each chapter in this book
reflects areas of current or renewed interests
within the media effects study. Some of the
Chapter topics are, media consumption and its
original reception processes intermedia
processes educational and prosocial effects
individual differences in media effects new
effects on issue perception and third person
effects.
31Kubey, R. (1997). Media literacy in the
information age Current perspectives. New
Brunswick, NJ Transaction Publishers.
- Due to the time-sensitive content in this
particular book, several revisions have been made
and released. However, there is certainly core
information relating to how the younger
generations are obtaining and processing current
media. For anyone in a media field, this source
in invaluable.
32Zagotita, T. (2005). Mediated How the media
shapes your world and the way you live in it.
New York, NY Bloomsburg Publishing.
- Zengotita uses Marshall Mcluhans Understanding
Media. As Mcluhan presented us with the
realization that modernism was coming to an end,
Zagotita has a great deal to say about saturation
of postmodernism in our existence today. Mediated
shows our contemporary selves and the media that
make and reflect us.
33Goldberg, B. (2001). Bias A CBS insider exposes
how the media distort the news.. Massachusetts
Ave, Washington D.C. Renery Publishing.
- Broadcasting journalist Bernard Goldberg reveals
a corporate news culture in which the
close-mindedness is stunning. Journalistic
integrity has been wager to liberal opinion
Goldberg stated in his book that Entertainment
trumps hard news every time.
34Goldberg, B. (2003). Arrogance Rescuing America
from the media elite. New York, NY Warner
Books, Inc.
- In Arrogance, Goldberg punctures the bubble in
which media elites live and work a culture of
denial where contrary news is not welcome. He
shows how they base their storied on assumptions
many American dont share which inevitably leads
to bias reporting and slanted news.
35Castelnero, G (2006). T.V. land detroit. Ann
Arbor, MI University of Michigan Press.
- TV Land Detroit is based on actual interviews
with the people who made Detroit TV. This book
awakens the emotional attachments our community
has for local TV shows. This helps broadcasters
understand the agenda setting theory and see
actual cases studies of how the media influences
the public.
36Stay, B. (1999). Mass media Opposing viewpoints.
San Diego, CA Green haven Press, Inc.
- Stay describes how television affects society
through advertising and political influences
through the media. Chapters four and five Stay
asks the question, Should pornography on the
internet be regulated? And are content
regulations on TV beneficial for kids?
37 Jay, H. (1978). TV guide The first 25 years.
New York, NY Triangle Publications, Inc.
- Television covers the entire world we live in
according to Jay. Because the TV guide concerns
itself with whatever TV touches, the magazine has
not only brought up interesting matter but
subject matter that is vital to its readers.
Professor Barney Cole of the University of
Indiana copied a volume of articles from TV guide
magazine dealing with serious aspects of
television, how it works, and how it is changing
the U.S. and our environment. That work, is now
used in a number of college communication
courses.
38- Individual
- Methods
- Section
39- Hanson, G., Weardon, S. T. (2004) Measuring
newscast accuracy - applying a newspaper model to television.
Journalism Mass - Communication Quarterly, 81 (3), 546-558.
- This article deals with surveys for news
accuracy. This study developed a working design
that allows for television news to send out to
the audience to see if their news coverage is
accurate. A questionnaire was also adapted from
newspaper literature for use in television. This
method was used in Cleveland.
40- Converse, J. M. Presser, S. (1986). Survey
questions Handcrafting - the standardized questionnaire. London Sage
Publications. - This book walks someone through the process of
creating a survey. It includes tips on what to
include in your survey as well as what to avoid.
The book includes a large section on question
wording and types of questions to include, as
well as when to and when not to include specific
types of questions.
41- Fowler, F. J. (1993). Survey research methods.
(2nd ed.). London - Sage Publications.
- Helpful tool for those who are not well versed
in statistics. Another resource for those who
want to create a survey, but are not experienced
in the creation and implementation of surveys.
This book focuses on minimizing non-sampling
errors, good question design, high quality
interviewing and high response rates.
42- Krueger, R. A. (1994). Focus groups A practical
guide for applied research. (2nd ed.). London
Sage Publications. - A step by step process of how to conduct a
focus group. This book walks the reader through
the planning stages of focus groups all the way
to the reporting of results.
43- Schuman, H. Presser, S. (1981). Questions and
answers in attitude surveys Experiments on
questions form, wording, and context. - This book is a helpful tool for those writing
questions for surveys or polls that deal with
attitudes, opinions, beliefs, values,
preferences, etc. Chapter 11 on the tone of
wording in questions is especially helpful.
44- Pfau, M., Haigh, M. M., Logsdon, L., Perrine, C.,
Baldwin, J. P., Breitenfeldt, R. E., Cesar, J.,
Dearden, D., Kuntz, G., Montalvo, E., Roberts, D.
Romero, R. (2004). Embedded Reporting During
the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq How the
Embedding of Journalists Affects Television News
Reports. Journal of Broadcasting Electronic
Media. 49 (4). 468-487. - A detailed quantitative content analysis of news
reports on the Iraq war, both embedded and
non-embedded reports, looking for differences.
This research article shows exactly how to use
the content analysis method in regards to
broadcasting and the effects of differing
messages.
45Krippendorff, K. (2004). Content analysis An
introduction to its methodology. Thousand
Oaks, CA Sage Publications.
- This book primarily focuses on the progression
and expansion of content analysis in the past
several decades. With the advancement of media, a
floodgate of materials open to content analysis
has burst open upon us. Krippendorff provides an
insightful look into the process of content
analysis.
46Freedman, J. L. (2002). Media violence and its
effect on aggression Assessing the scientific
evidence. Buffalo University of Toronto Press.
- In this book, Freedman compiles many of the
studies performed on aggression and violence in
the media. He compares the studies and reveals
his results. Not only does this book provide
wonderful in-depth examples of past media
experiments, but it is also an example of a
content analysis, both qualitative and
quantitative.
47Steinar, K. (1996). Interviews An introduction
to qualitative research interviewing. Thousand
Oaks, CA Sage Publications.
- This book explains the practical need for
interviews in research. In addition to providing
applications and definitions, this resource also
delves into the philosophical realms of
interviewing. Another benefit to this book is the
fact the it is written on a level understandable
to undergraduate students, which makes it
accessible to everyone.
48Gubrium, J. F., Holstein, J. A. (2002).
Handbook of interview research Context
methods. Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications.
- Not only does this resource provide basic and
background information about interviewing, but it
also applies the interviewing process to current
postmodern media. In addition, the book discusses
moral issues surrounding the interview process.
This is a critical resource for anyone who might
ever perform an interview for research purposes.
49- Stewart, D. W. Shamdasani, P. N. (1990). Focus
groups Theory and - practice. London Sage Publications.
- Another useful book for someone who is
inexperienced to use in the application of focus
group research. This book contains a very useful
section on group dynamics, as well as helpful
reviews at the end of each section.
50Moores, S. (1993). Interpreting audiences The
ethnography of media consumption. Thousand
Oaks, CA Sage Publications.
- This is a beginners book that collects and
compares various ethnographic studies that have
been done pertaining to media audiences (i.e.
television, newspapers, magazines, etc.). This is
a helpful resource when analyzing and comparing
past behaviors of media consumers.
51Denzin, N. K., Lincoln, Y. S. (2000). Handbook
of qualitative research. Thousand Oaks, CA Sage
Publications.
- Not only does this book delve into the different
qualitative methods and how to apply them, but it
also looks at how they relate to the social
issues in todays society. This resource would be
very helpful as a brush up for any qualitative
researcher.
52Altheide, D. L. (1996). Qualitative media
analysis. Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications.
- Qualitative media analysis is one of the most
prominently used methods for a communication
researcher. This book provides how to conduct an
analysis on various forms of media such as
newspapers, magazines, and television.
53Smith, C. D., Kornblum, W. (1996). In the
field Readings on the field research
experience. Westport, CT Praeger.
- This book comprises the experiences of a group
of noted ethnographic researchers. Not only does
the book provide a better understanding for the
application of field research, but takes a look
at its history as well.
54- Prater, B. W., Wang, P., Lavine, J. (1994).
Enhancing newspaper's value as local advertising
medium. Newspaper Research Journal. 15 (3),
131-143. - A good example of how to use a focus group to
achieve your goals. This study could be adapted
to fit any type of broadcast media that relies on
local advertising.
55Yin, R. K. (1984). Case study research Designs
and methods. Thousand Oaks, CA Sage
Publications.
- Yin provides an outlined step by step
description of case studies for the new
researcher. This book defines case study
research, explains design, and summarizes data
collection in a thorough yet understandable
manner.
56McKeown, N. (1982). Case studies and projects in
communication. New York Methuen.
- Although slightly outdated, McKeowns book
provides extensive knowledge of case studies. Not
only does McKeown provide definitions and
descriptions, but he also offers hands on
projects for researchers to better understand the
subject matter.
57Berkhofer, R. F. (1969). A behavioral approach to
historical analysis. New York Free Press.
- This book takes an exhaustive look at a research
method that is often overlooked. Understanding
historical analysis allows researchers to be able
to take hard look at a past scenario. By
understanding the past, we can make comparisons
and predictions of the future.
58Neuendorf, K. A. (2001). The content analysis
guidebook. Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications.
- This book provides step by step instruction in
understanding and implementing content analysis.
This is a text aimed at upper-level graduates,
which allows us to increase our research
knowledge and the expand into new areas of
research.
59Weber, R. P. (1990). Basic content analysis
quantitative applications in the social
sciences. Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications.
- This book is an in-depth look at quantitative
content analysis, but from a social science
aspect. This would be a good resource if we were
conducting research that involves the social
sciences. It also includes content on working
with computers and charts.
60Riffe, D., Lacy, S., Fico, F. G. (2005).
Analyzing media messages Using quantitative
content analysis in research. (2 ed.). Mahwah,
NJ L. Erlbaum Associates.
- This text book provides a comprehensive look at
quantitative content analysis. Of all of the
research methods, this particular method is often
the hardest to grasp. This book allows a
researcher to understand the process better
through step-by-step instructions and current
applications.
61 62- References
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological
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historical analysis. New York Free Press. - Booth, W. C., Colomb, J. M., Williams, J. M.
(2003). The craft of research. (2nd ed.).
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Information. - Broadcasting Cable (2006) New York Reed
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Erlbaum Associates. - Castelnero, G (2006). T.V land detroit. Ann
Arbor, MI University of Michigan Press. - Converse, J. M. Presser, S. (1986). Survey
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questionnaire. London Sage Publications.
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of qualitative research. Thousand Oaks, CA Sage
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Communication and Mass Media Complete. Retrieved
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st/search?vid1hid112sid17366ed9-b62b-461d-a44
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effect on aggression Assessing the scientific
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changing cultures. New York John Wily Sons. - Goldberg, B. (2003). Arrogance Rescuing America
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Inc. - Goldberg, B. (2001). Bias A CBS insider exposes
how the media distort the news. Massachusetts
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Handbook of interview research Context
methods. Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications.
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newscast accuracy Applying a newspaper model to
television. Journalism Mass Communication
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CA Sage Publications.
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66- Pfau, M., Haigh, M. M., Logsdon, L., Perrine, C.,
Baldwin, J. P., Breitenfeldt, R. E., Cesar, J.,
Dearden, D., Kuntz, G., Montalvo, E., Roberts, D.
Romero, R. (2004). Embedded Reporting During
the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq How the
Embedding of Journalists Affects Television News
Reports. Journal of Broadcasting Electronic
Media. 49 (4), 468-487. - Prater, B. W., Wang, P., Lavine, J. (1994).
Enhancing newspaper's value as local advertising
medium. Newspaper Research Journal. 15 (3),
131-143. - Reinard, J. (2001). Introduction to communication
research. (3rd ed.). New York McGraw Hill. - Riffe, D., Lacy, S., Fico, F. G. (2005).
Analyzing media messages Using quantitative
content analysis in research. (2 ed.). Mahwah,
NJ L. Erlbaum Associates. - Rubin, R. B. (1993). Communication research
Strategies and sources. Belmont, CA Wadsworth
Publishing Co. - Schuman, H. Presser, S. (1981). Questions and
answers in attitude surveys Experiments on
questions form, wording, and context. Thousand
Oaks, CA Sage Publications. - Sherman, C. Price, P. (2001). The invisible
web Uncovering - information sources search engines cant see.
Medford, NJ - Information Today.
- Smith, C. D., Kornblum, W. (1996). In the
field Readings on the field research experience.
Westport, CT Praeger.
67- Spring Arbor University, White Library. (2000).
Library research An introduction to research,
library skills, and resources and services of the
Hugh A. White Library. Retrieved December 9,
2006, from http//campus.arbor.edu/whitelibrary/Li
braryResearch.htma - Stacks, D. W. (1992). Essentials of communication
research. New York HarperCollins. - Stay, B. (1999). Mass media Opposing viewpoints.
San Diego Green haven Press, Inc. - Steinar, K. (1996). Interviews An introduction
to qualitative research interviewing. Thousand
Oaks, CA Sage Publications. - Stewart, D. W. Shamdasani, P. N. (1990). Focus
groups Theory and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA
Sage Publications. - Weber, R. P. (1990). Basic content analysis
quantitative applications in the social
sciences. Thousand Oaks, CA Sage Publications. - Wimmer, R. D. (1994). Mass media research An
introduction. Belmont, CA Wadsworth Publishing
Co. - Yin, R. K. (1984). Case study research Designs
and methods. Thousand Oaks, CA Sage
Publications. - Zagotita, T. (2005). Mediated How the media
shapes your world and the way you live in it. New
York Bloomsburg Publishing.