Much recent mass media research has focused on the impact of new technology to the dissemination of information in urban areas, specifically the long-term viability of major news organizations. Less research as dealt with the long-term viability of small, rural news groups, such as town newspapers and regional broadcast radio and television networks. In addition, a similar pattern has emerged regarding the spread of broadband into and between large cities. Less has looked at the "last several miles" issue in rural areas.
The Online Journal of Rural Research and Policy, now nearing its fifth year of publication, seeks research and policy papers addressing the impact of new media on news organizations in rural areas, especially in the Great Plains. The research may be in the form of traditional quantitative academic work, or may employ qualitative methods or essay/policy formats. They may include issues of impact, for example, or historical trends. Or, they may focus on one rural news operation's approach new media. All approaches and methods are welcome.
The deadline for submissions is April 1, 2010. Authors should use the "For Authors" link on the right side of the OJRRP homepage for information on how to submit an article. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Tom Gould atthpgould@gmail.com. The Online Journal of Rural Research and Policy can be found at http://www.ojrrp.org/
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Sharee passed dissertation defense!
Sharee Broussard (left) successfully defended her dissertation this morning. Her dissertation, titled "Source-Message-Receiver in Integrated Marketing Communication: A Study of U.S. Institutional Advancement," was directed by Dr. Fei Xue (right). Congratulations!
Friday, October 9, 2009
AJHA Conference Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Dave Davies (left) and his PhD students at the American Journalism Historians Association conference. Jason Peterson won AJHA award for best paper on minorities topic. Pam Parry (right) won two AJHA awards (honorable mention) for Best Student paper and best paper on a topic in women's history. More information about the conference: http://ajhaonline.org/
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