Date of Award
1-1-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in Journalism
First Advisor
Dr. Kathleen W. Wickham
Second Advisor
John Yaun
Third Advisor
Bree N. Gates
School
University of Mississippi
Relational Format
dissertation/thesis
Abstract
In this professional project, the researcher aims to uncover media bias presented in two publications, The New York Times and The Commercial Appeal in the coverage of the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike and the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. The researcher gathered fifteen articles spanning a date range from February 13, 1968 to June 9, 1968 in order to successfully gain perspective on the various events that took place. Five research questions were presented to investigate the diversity of direct quotes, writing style, story placement and length of stories. Three individuals assisted in interpreting the articles using the guidelines presented in the research questions. The coder’s results were then entered into tables and seen as research findings used to establish answers to the research questions.
Recommended Citation
Logan, Ashton Brooks, "Through the Media's Eyes: The Media Coverage of the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike and the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." (2023). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2541.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/etd/2541