Thesis (Ph.D.)--Bowling Green State University, 2006. / Document formatted into pages; contains xv, 281 p. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2006. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains iv, 50 p. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 48-49).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2006. / Title from first page of PDF file. Includes bibliographical references (p. 286-298).

Thesis (M.A.)--University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves: 33-34)

Thesis (Ph. D.) University of Missouri-Columbia, 2006. / The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file. Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on August 1, 2007) Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Washington State University, August 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-95).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Illinois. / Rev. and enl. ed. of "A bibliography of newspapers published in Illinois prior to 1860, prepared by Edmund J. James, assisted by Milo J. Loveless," pub. in 1899 as vol. I, no. 1, of the Publications of the Illinois state historical library. "A list of Illinois newspapers and periodicals in Illinois libraries": p. [363]-398; "In libraries outside of Illinois": p. 398-413.

The entire thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file; a non-technical public abstract appears in the public.pdf file. Title from PDF of title page (University of Missouri--Columbia, viewed on November 19, 2009). Thesis advisor: Dr. Wayne Wanta. Includes bibliographical references.

A mixed methods study of the two leading bilingual news publications in San Antonio, Texas, in 2009 reveals that the editors and journalists who are responsible for the content and direction of the publications have adapted the role of their publications to fit the evolving composition of the U.S. Hispanic population in San Antonio. This study incorporated content analysis based on 24 issues of two bilingual news publications and seven in-depth interviews with editors and journalists at the two publications. The results were examined within the frame of recent models of ethnic media functions and their use of assimilation and pluralism characteristics. The quantitative and qualitative findings show that the two publications utilize a convergence of both assimilation and pluralism elements within the content of their pages. The importance of research that combines the above elements centers on the central fact that the expanding Hispanic populace in America is characterized by its steady stream of newcomers combined with an existing population which often has many familial layers. This has created a need for a type of "foreign-language" press unlike any that preceded it. This press must meet the needs of both unassimilated newcomers and highly assimilated residents alike. The resulting picture that emerges is of a press that combines both assimilation and pluralistic functions, looking ahead while not forgetting the past.

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University / Statement of the problem: Why do urban weeklies exist in the very shadow of a daily newspaper? How can urban weeklies survive within the circulation of a strong daily? What is the appeal of the weeklies? What needs are they fulfilling that the daily newspaper does not or cannot afford to fulfill? Purpose of this study: The findings of this thesis are based on a thorough study of the newspaper situation in East Providence, Rhode Island, a city of 40,000 where two weeklies publish despite the Evening Bulletin of nearby Providence which is the daily newspaper for 95 per cent of the residents of East Providence. The conclusions of this thesis are considered applicable for the community that has blossomed into an urban center as the outgrowth of a larger metropolitan area and which has developed a community press within the circulation area of an established daily. This study is intended to reflect the basic appeals the urban weekly holds for the residents of such a community. Scope and Method of research: The findings of this study are based on interviews with 152 residents of East Providence. All interviews were I selected by methods of random sampling as set down by competent authorities. In addition, questionnaires were mailed to 250 subscribers of the weekly newspapers. Again, the sample was selected on a random basis. A comparison of the two methods of testing is made. Also both publishers of the weekly newspapers were interviewed to compare what they thought the weekly meant to the image held by the readers