MCOM 4003 - Taylor Rich

When thinking about plagiarism, I automatically recall the countless warnings English teachers gave our class every year of my elementary education.    The looming thought that I could be academically derailed from a simple mistake-absolutely haunted me throughout my education. (Honestly, the thoughts are still present).  Growing up, I thought plagiarism was limited to the academic world when in reality plagiarism can be divided into 12 different types.  And it doesn't stop there, plagiarism appears in almost any available field of work. From music, writing, cinema, speeches, and even photos.  The accusation of plagiarism is a hurtful and extensive process, for an innocent person. Having your work questioned and accused can feel like a personal attack, as well as a professional one. Many of our favorite authors and singers have received accusations of plagiarism and fabrication of some of their most popular works.  J.K. Rowling- The Harry Potter Series As ...

Ethics within advertising is about maintaining honesty and integrity while producing accurate information to consumers.  Producing a transparent relationship between consumers and producers is essential to preserve moral principles within advertising.   While analyzing ads on television or social media may not be the "cool" or "fun" thing to do, it's important to pay attention to the commercials and advertisements popping up in our daily lives.  While it makes sense for companies to promote and advertise their products, sometimes the techniques and strategies are not monitored in an ethical sense. Whether these unethical advertisements are intentional or not, they can lead to confusion and mislead mass target audiences. Unfortunately, over time there have been numerous examples of unethical advertisements. Plagiarism , misleading images (BigMac), hidden fees, exaggerations , and sensitive topics (sex, politics, religion) are several examples of unethical adv...

"ALIEN BIBLE FOUND! THEY WORSHIP OPRAH!" "MILEY AND SELENA: PREGNANT BY THE SAME MAN" "MEGHAN MARKLE CHANGING THE ROYAL RULES" "KIM K DUMPED AT 200 LBS" All of these quotes above are real headlines for tabloids found in supermarkets . While the words themselves discuss different things, the outrageous diction and exaggerations remain in a similar context. In other words, each of these headlines is borderline insane.  While these excessive headlines may seem a little over the top, these flashy captions are the perfect eye-catching tools that keep people attuned to their claims. Along with the extravagant headlines, product placement has a major impact on the success of tabloids.  We call them 'supermarket tabloids' for a reason. When shoppers are waiting in line for checkout, there are at least twenty tabloids surrounding them, enticing them to flip open the pages to indulge on the insane story. And because of natural curiosity, many peo...