Date of Award

1997

Degree Name

Journalism

College

W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Type of Degree

M.A.

Document Type

Thesis

First Advisor

Janet L. Dooley

Second Advisor

Harold C. Shaver

Third Advisor

Carl P. Burrowes

Abstract

Having trained journalists who are knowledgeable about military operations is a crucial first step to obtaining the trust of military leaders and improving military/media relations (Offley, 1994). The purpose of this study is to assess the progress, if any, that has been made since the Gulf War in better educating and training journalists to cover the military. It will also attempt to identify the obstacles, if any, that are preventing this education from taking place and recommend ways to overcome those obstacles.

Subject(s)

Military -- Press coverage.

Press -- Relations with the military.

Mass media and war.

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