In order to access the site from work, I had to register again (since I didn't have my pass word). Embarrassing, I know. But just so that everyone knows, Roscoe Barnes III is the same person as Roscoe, the senior member. Roscoe
--- Wait a minute. How do we know you're the same Roscoe? These senior memberships are far too valuable to toy with
Hi Roscoe - Now we'll know when you're goofing off at work. For a modest fee I'll "forget" to tell your boss. Jack
Uh-huh. I'm busted! Thanks, Jack. I needed that. Since I'm now working as a copywriter, I can always say I'm doing research for a certain concept. But then again, that may not be Christian of me. Oh, well. Roscoe
Re: Re: I'm not really a new member. I agree, Bill. This could be some UZ student trying to get information for a Th.D. in theology/journalism, or some far fetched idea like that.
Re: Re: Re: I'm not really a new member. Russell, Your'e close. I recently asked Prof. Song of UZ if I could do both programs and he said the school would frown on such an attempt. Then he said: "As the Bible says, 'You cannot serve two masters.'" He said both of my supervisors would be too demanding. Maybe he's right. Roscoe
Re: Re: Re: Re: I'm not really a new member. Roscoe, Do you have an idea what your thesis subject will now be?
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: I'm not really a new member. Russell, Thanks for asking. I decided to go with the Ph.D. in Communication Science with a focus on Journalism. I will do research on the strained relationship between the national media and small newspapers. My working title: WHEN THE BIG MEDIA COME TO TOWN: The Impact of the National Media's Reporting Tactics on Community Newspapers during Crisis Reporting in the U.S. I will investigate such things as: Parachute journalism, checkbook journalism, media frenzies, sensationalism, celebrity journalists and the effect they have on small newspapers. As for the topic I wanted to do in theology, well, I'll look to another school and propose to do either a doctorate or master's. I certainly don't want the preliminary research to go to waste. Another option i have is to settled with one doc, like Dr. Bear (among others) and do the theology research (and the rest of my writing) for publication. My thinking is that if I earn one good doc, I can then build a reputation through publishing. BTW, have you considered applying to UZ? Since you already have two years(?) of research completed for a PhD, finishing at UZ might be a breeze. Then again, you would be ahead of the crowd no matter where you applied. All the best, Roscoe