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Representations of Indigenous Populations in News Media Focus of Research Project

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A funded research project spearheaded by Hector Rendon, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, aims to examine the representation of indigenous populations in TV news stories. The project, funded by the Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (The SOURCE), will compare specific patterns of Native American representations among the four major news networks: ABC News, NBC News, FOX News, and CNN. Two undergraduate students will be hired to assist Rendon in conducting the research, which is expected to be completed by May.

Key Takeaways:

  • The research project, led by Hector Rendon, will examine representations of indigenous populations in TV news stories on four major networks: ABC News, NBC News, FOX News, and CNN.
  • The study aims to identify patterns of news media coverage of indigenous populations and compare specific patterns of Native American representations among networks.
  • Two undergraduate students from the Newhouse School will be hired to assist Rendon in conducting the research and will be co-authors on the published study.
  • The study is expected to be published in an academic journal, providing students with valuable research experience and a competitive advantage in their careers.
  • The research project is supported by a grant from The SOURCE, which aims to foster and support diverse undergraduate participation in faculty-guided scholarly research and creative inquiry.
  • The project's focus on social justice and representation of indigenous populations aligns with the mission of Syracuse University to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Statistics:

  • The research project is funded by a grant from The SOURCE.
  • The study will examine TV news stories from four major networks: ABC News, NBC News, FOX News, and CNN.
  • Two undergraduate students will be hired to assist Rendon in conducting the research.
  • The study is expected to be completed by May.
  • The publication of the study in an academic journal would provide students with valuable research experience and a competitive advantage in their careers.
  • The SOURCE's mission is to support diverse undergraduate participation in faculty-guided scholarly research and creative inquiry.

Sources:

  • Syracuse University press release, author Wendy S. Loughlin.
  • Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (The SOURCE).

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