Papers by Hailegabriel Fekadu
This is to certify that the thesis prepared by Getacho Abata, entitled: Comparative analysis of r... more This is to certify that the thesis prepared by Getacho Abata, entitled: Comparative analysis of road traffic coverage in Ethiopian print media: Addis Zemen and Reporter newspapers in focus in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Journalism and Communication complies with the regulations of the University and meets the accepted standards with respect to originality and quality. Signed by the examining committee: Advisor __________________________ Signature ____________Date ________________ Examiner__________________________Signature ____________Date________________ Examiner__________________________Signature____________Date ________________ Abstract The study aimed to conduct comparative analysis of road traffic coverage in Addis Zemen and Reporter newspapers in the years2008 and 2009 EC.The research was carried out through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods. Content analysis was the main method. In depth interview was also conducted with editors of Addis Zemen and Reporter newspapers. 50 stories of road traffic accidents reported were sampled, coded and contents were analyzed. Findings of the study revealed that majorities of the stories published in both newspapers were placed on inside pages. Few numbers of articles was kept on front and editorial pages. The themes of the stories weren't mainly framed in a way they influence the public. The study also established that focus of the articles was directed at reporting the occurrence of accident rather than on creating awareness. Both Addis Zemen and Reporter newspapers didn't put the road traffic stories as an agenda. The study demonstrated Reporter newspaper provided more space and coverage than Addis Zemen newspaper. The study recommended a more inclusive research encompassing larger time frame should be done Acknowledgements My foremost gratitude goes to God! What else could I say other than saying 'thankyou'over and over again and all the time. Dear Almighty, glory to you! You have been with me all the time and all the way.
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Papers by Hailegabriel Fekadu