This research sought to understand the differences in framing used by alternative media outlets and traditional or mainstream media outlets. Researchers used a sampling of articles about the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks from alternative media publications and traditional media publications to conduct this study. Computer software analyzed these articles to determine themes and concepts within both data sets. The analysis revealed traditional media was less varied in themes than was alternative media, with the latter clearly showing an effort to be analytical of different aspects surrounding the Sept. 11 attacks. Traditional media largely provided routine coverage of commemorative services and very little critical analysis.

Performance Artist Catron Booker and Filmmaker Shara K. Lange drew on co-creation strategies to engage documentary film students around the story of the Taylor-Hart Farm in Jonesborough, Tennessee. This paper presents outcomes from this co-created, curricular, and creative experiment and examines the extent to which the co-creation framework made productive contributions to the work.

How does it feel to be misrepresented? was originally part of a series of assignments about integrating ethics into production course that I wrote about for the Journal of Media Education. Here it has been adapted as a stand-alone exercise for EDIT Media’s teaching materials database. This assignment was designed for entry-level production students who were preparing to embark on the production of their first documentary project. One of the first hands-on production assignments for entry level production students is to interview each other. However, in order to integrate ethics conversations into the teaching production, in this exercise, I added a new element: not only did students edit their own interviews, they also had to edit a fellow student’s interview. And, not only did they have to edit this interview, but they were asked to intentionally manipulate the interview. In addition to the digital editing assignment, students were given a reading and writing assignment focused on ethics in documentary filmmaking. Students were asked to discuss their feelings about watching videotaped interviews of themselves. This assignment was inspired by the video, “(Hate) Machine,” that was part of the Media that Matters Film Festival.

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Age is the most dominant form of diversity in the workplace. Five generations are currently represented in the workplace, with each one having their own perspectives and communication styles. Workplace teams are most likely to be comprised of members from multiple generations, yet research is inconclusive regarding how age diversity is impacting productivity and team performance. To examine preferences of working in teams comprising same generation or different generation members, a survey was disseminated to a sample of employees across various organizations in the current workforce, ages 18 and up. The survey examined perceptual generational differences regarding work ethic, communication styles, technology, culture and diversity, and other core values. Results indicate employees value generational diversity and believe generationally diverse teams increase team performance. However, findings indicate tensions are likely to occur when working in generationally diverse teams, including the ability to communicate and transfer knowledge. This research identifies the growing desire for generational diversity in the workforce and points out where investments in training and resources are needed to support knowledge transfer, optimize strengths, and ensure communication is heard and understood by all.

This documentary was filmed primarily in the Czech Republic in 2011 and highlights Czech bluegrass musicians and Lee Bidgood's performance of original Czech bluegrass songs filmed at the Down Home in Johnson City, TN. Post-production work was done at ETSU, and the film was completed in 2013. KLRU in Austin, Texas, is the presenting station for the documentary. / https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu_books/1106/thumbnail.jpg