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A Study of the Demagoguery of Joseph Smith, Jr.

Creator:: Fillible, Rodney K.
Abstract:: This study Is a rhetorical analysis of ten documents of Joseph Smith, Jr's. early revelations spanning the period of 1829 to 1831 to determine the extent to which he used demagogic rhetoric in pursuit of his goals. A definition of demagoguery is provided and is applied in an analysis of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: A study of the demagoguery of Joseph Smith, Jr. AN

Uncovering Women's Magazines: Editors' Perspectives on the Relationship between Editorial and Advertising Content in Women's Fashion/Beauty Magazines

Creator:: Felesky, C. Leigh
Abstract:: This research examines women's magazine editors' perspectives of the relationship between editorial and advertising content in women's magazines. It specifically investigates how this relationship affects both general editorial content and more specifically, social topic stories. Mainstream women's beauty/fashion magazine editors—including editors-in-chief—were queried as to the nature of these relationships. Interviews...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: through a political economy approach is recommended. ©Copyright by C. Leigh Felesky June 6, 2000 All

I Tweet therefore I am: An Interview Study of Identity Development and Portrayal of Twitter Users Utilizing the Communication Theory of Identity

Creator:: Carron, Ashley A.
Abstract:: The rise of social networking is more prevalent in today's society than ever before. Of the existing social networking platforms, Twitter is widely recognized as operating within the social networking elite. With this rise in social networking comes the challenge to develop new strategies of navigation when presenting one's identity...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: committee members, Dr. Elizabeth Root, Dr. Gerald Voorhees, Dr. Fina Carpena- Méndez, and Dr. Courtney

Building Character Through Metaphor and Ideology: A Rhetorical Examination of John F. Kennedy’s Use of Metaphor to Combat the Religious Issue in 1960

Creator:: Smith, Jonathan Michael
Abstract:: On September 12th 1960, just two months prior to one of the closest Presidential elections in American history, John F. Kennedy faced the Houston Ministerial Association and delivered a powerful speech on religion and Americanism. The "religious issue" of the 1960 campaign drew immense interest and trumped other issues pertinent...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Jonathan Michael Smith for

The Disclosure of Gay and Lesbian Sexual Identities and Relational Outcome Uncertainties

Creator:: Smith, Karen Nimitz
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to analyze the change in gay/lesbian friendships after the disclosure of their sexual identity. Six specific areas were examined: (1) what are the circumstances under which persons find out their close friends are gay/lesbian (hereafter referred to as the event), (2) do relationships change...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: relational outcome uncertainties AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Karen Nimitz Smith for the degree of Master

Investigation of clothing cues affecting perceptions of personality characteristics in business settings

Creator:: Mills, David B.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether clothing influenced perceptions of personality characteristics often associated with success in business environments. Specifically, the study investigated the effect of clothing on (a) perceptions of task-oriented abilities of employees in a business setting, (b) perceptions of relationship-oriented abilities of employees in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: relationship-oriented abilities of employees in a business setting, and (c) perceptions of demographic

Perspectives from the Ranching Culture in the 1990's : Addressing Mythological and Environmental Concerns

Creator:: Steward, Judith A.
Abstract:: Ideals of freedom, independence, and land ownership helped form and perpetuate the mythology of ranching in the United States. However, stereotypes emerged as a result of distortion from the media and the move away from the land. Social philosophies changed regarding the environment, land use, and the health and safety...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Mythological and Environmental Concerns. Abstract approved: Courtland L. Smith Ideals of freedom

Physicians' attitudes toward hearing aids

Creator:: Van Kessel, Jeanette M.
Abstract:: The central purpose of this study was to examine physicians' knowledge of and attitudes toward hearing aids. This study was conducted with 71 general practitioners affiliated with Scarborough General Hospital in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Attitude was measured by a 5-point Likert-type scale developed for the study. Knowledge was measured through...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: members of the M.A.I.S. committee, including Drs. Wayne Courtney, David Lawson, Michael Coo len, my

Using Racial Humor at Work: Promoting Positive Discussions on Race

Creator:: Foxworth, Teela
Abstract:: Employees from two different organizations, a public university and a hospital in Oregon, were asked to take part in an interview to assess their perceptions of how race is discussed in their workplace, if racial humor is used in their workplace, if this humor offers an opportunity to discuss race...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: and (c) Incongruity Theory. Superiority Theory (ST) states that one uses humor to triumph over

Beauty and the Beast: The Rhetorical Construction of the Female in Mixed Martial Arts

Creator:: Thornburg, Kori A.
Abstract:: More women compete in sports currently than ever before. However, the historical tensions which relate to their participation--as athletes and as females--remain. Mixed martial arts (MMA) has proven to be the most visible introduction of females into sports that have traditionally been considered exclusively for men. Gina Carano and Cristiane...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Porrovecchio, Dr. Judith Sanders, Dr. David Luft, and Dr. Courtney Campbell for their continued support and

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A Study of the Demagoguery of Joseph Smith, Jr.

Uncovering Women's Magazines: Editors' Perspectives on the Relationship between Editorial and Advertising Content in Women's Fashion/Beauty Magazines

I Tweet therefore I am: An Interview Study of Identity Development and Portrayal of Twitter Users Utilizing the Communication Theory of Identity

Building Character Through Metaphor and Ideology: A Rhetorical Examination of John F. Kennedy’s Use of Metaphor to Combat the Religious Issue in 1960

The Disclosure of Gay and Lesbian Sexual Identities and Relational Outcome Uncertainties

Investigation of clothing cues affecting perceptions of personality characteristics in business settings

Perspectives from the Ranching Culture in the 1990's : Addressing Mythological and Environmental Concerns

Physicians' attitudes toward hearing aids

Using Racial Humor at Work: Promoting Positive Discussions on Race

Beauty and the Beast: The Rhetorical Construction of the Female in Mixed Martial Arts

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