Annotated Bibliography: Poor Coverage by the Media on Important Issues

The media is gradually shifting to digital platforms to dispense information to individuals. Recently, print newspapers in the United States of America are shifting to electronic newspapers reducing the production of the printed materials. In the paper, I will develop an annotated bibliography that covers the problem of poor coverage by the media on important issues relating to the subject of Journalism. The lack of adequate coverage by the media on important issues results to the misinterpretation of information. Consequently, misrepresentation of information hinders the progress of the society. Various researchers focus on the issue and provide distinct views and the best ways to solve the existing problem using study cases, observation, interviews, and other methodologies to access adequate information. Below are some of the sources I will use that cite the issue of poor media coverage in various sectors.

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Cavaca, Aline Guio, et al. "Diseases Neglected By The Media In Espirito Santo, Brazil In 20112012." Plos Neglected Tropical Diseases 10.4 (2016): 1-19. Academic Search Premier.

The media neglects some diseases when broadcasting or disseminating information in Espirito Santo, Brazil. The study aimed at analyzing and distinguishing the Diseases Neglected by the Media using an examination of the most vital health issues to the number of inhabitants in the region, from the health value (epidemiological viewpoint). Additionally, the study focuses on the coverage of the diseases by the print media and breaks down the Diseases Neglected by the Media considering the perspective of the leading journalists that disseminate information on health topics in the state media. The study used data from existing print media and interviews to understand the reasons why there was some coverage of certain health issues while others were neglected. The findings indicated that the coverage of the health topics rose from economic and political interests of the editorial lines, newspapers, and routines of newsrooms. Diseases Neglected by the media mostly associated with poverty; some of the diseases include leprosy, tuberculosis, trachoma, and schistosomiasis.

Corrigall-Brown, Catherine. "What Gets Covered? An Examination Of Media Coverage Of The Environmental Movement In Canada." Canadian Review Of Sociology 53.1 (2016): 72-93. Academic Search Premier.

In this article, the researchers dwell on the coverage of the media on environmental movements in Canada; the two movements focused on by the press include the GP (Greenpeace) and WWF (World Wildlife Fund). Press releases covering either of the movements are dependent on the issues being addressed and the tactic used to gain information. It is evident that press coverage that entails the use of research favors the WWF and decreases the coverage of GP. Additionally, social issues make the medias coverage of the GP more than the coverage of the WWF. Tactics used by the movements determine the level of media coverage a group will have compared to the other. The study's results show that the outcome of tactical choices on media coverage is conditional on the identification of the movement using them.

Overholser, Geneva. "Current Problems In The Media". Dailysource.Org, 2016, http://www.dailysource.org/about/problems#.WBmDIfp97IU.

The article mentions on the poor coverage by the media on important matters relating to the environment, the government, foreign aid and the prevention of 24,000 deaths per day, and the education. The media covers education in America poorly, and research data shows that 84% of respondents support the claim that there is poor coverage on schools by the media. On foreign aid and prevention of deaths per day in America, few American know the exact allocation of foreign aid is present to combat some ailments preventable using basic care. The media fails to cover the issue as it should, which would lead to the accountability of the funds and a reduction in the number of deaths arising from preventable ailments. Approximately 8.8 million lives were lost in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine due to childbirth complications, infections, and preventable illnesses. The coverage on issues related to the government has dropped by approximately 25% in the recent days, and the focus of the media coverage has shifted to celebrity stories and entertainment. Consequently, the medias coverage of environmental issues has also declined like the coverage on national issues mainly due to the modern trends and preferences in the society. The article supports its claims on poor coverage by the media on important issues by providing reference materials.

Swalve, Natashia, and Ruth DeFoster. "Framing The Danger Of Designer Drugs." Contemporary Drug Problems 43.2 (2016): 103-121. Academic Search Premier.

The article focuses on the coverage of the media on a sub-category of drugs termed designer drugs in Miami. The researchers analyzed broadcast news transcripts to identify the themes of the attack and conceptualize the reporting in the clinical literature on bath salts. Four themes were evident in the coverage of the media: 1) sensational and vivid descriptions of the attack and the drugs effects; 2) discussion of bath salts use as an epidemic; 3) legislation tightening appeals on bath salts; 4) mental health issues silence. The research did not use clinical research data before placing bath salt use in the context of the study. Clinical research data would have offered the statistics on the rates of use and the common behavioral effects of the designer drugs. The findings suggest that the medias coverage on the Miami Zombie Attack framed a new drug in a problematic and incomplete manner; the media underrepresented the role of mental health in the Zombie attack resulting in a lack of adequate information on health.

Zyl, G.S., and N.J. Christofides. "International Nurses Day And Press Coverage In South Africa." International Nursing Review 61.2 (2014): 186-193. Academic Search Premier.

In the article, the researchers determine the effect the media coverage has on a profession, in this case, the Nursing profession in South Africa. The media shapes the publics perception on various professions as it raises the policy issues. The appeal of the nursing profession in South Africa is diminishing mainly due to the poor coverage by the media, which portrays the profession as poorly paid and overloaded. However, the International Nurses Day gives the profession a limelight to display its contribution to healthcare. The purpose of the research was to determine the influence of the memorial day of media coverage about the profession by examining the differences existing between January-April and May-June 2010 in media coverage. The results showed that the month of May doubled the media coverage on Nursing in January; additionally, the coverage of the media focused on the positive sides of the profession. However, the coverage was evident in the weekly publications rather than the daily publications of the media. In the other months, the media coverage on the profession focused on the negative sides of nursing thus hindering people from pursuing the profession. Poor coverage by the media influences the choice of individuals to pursue nursing as a career. The International Nurses Day is an opportunity for the nurses to portray their profession positively.

Works Cited

Cavaca, Aline Guio, et al. "Diseases Neglected By The Media In Espirito Santo, Brazil In 20112012." Plos Neglected Tropical Diseases 10.4 (2016): 1-19. Academic Search Premier.

Corrigall-Brown, Catherine. "What Gets Covered? An Examination Of Media Coverage Of The Environmental Movement In Canada." Canadian Review Of Sociology 53.1 (2016): 72-93. Academic Search Premier.

Overholser, Geneva. "Current Problems In The Media". Dailysource.Org, 2016, http://www.dailysource.org/about/problems#.WBmDIfp97IU.

Swalve, Natashia, and Ruth DeFoster. "Framing The Danger Of Designer Drugs." Contemporary Drug Problems 43.2 (2016): 103-121. Academic Search Premier.

Zyl, G.S., and N.J. Christofides. "International Nurses Day And Press Coverage In South Africa." International Nursing Review 61.2 (2014): 186-193. Academic Search Premier.