MC 4095 : Exam 1 MC History Notes
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Historical criticism: describes, personal, period, phenomenon, evaluates communication and its effects. Broad categories of history: lay, common tales, myths, community culture stories, narratives handed down, become so believed we accept it as facts, formal - by historians, seeks to present most accurate case / best argument. What works: building bridges between historical events and trends and contemporary practices, contemporary examples of the partisan press or muckracking or the penny press. Where to begin: begin with a tentative topic, read/survey the literature, including books journal articles, diaries, manuscripts, ascertain how previous historians have approached the topic; have shaped and present the information. Developmental: concerned with the origins and evolution of the press from the vantage point of its practices, roles, and standards, professional perspective, concerned with how journalism reached its modern state . Chronicled firsts : looked at how history contributed to present journalistic standards.
