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This master's thesis is dedicated to my mother, Mary Alice, whose love, encouragement, support, and guidance made it all possible for me to continue my education. It is truly indeed a privilege to call you mother because you've stuck by me through thick and thin, no matter what the situation may have been, you were always there. At this point, the author would like to thank her for the many contributing factors which are accredited to the completion of this thesis, including the many motivating telephone calls, the financial support, and most of all believing in me. Again, thank you. May God bless and keep you always in his care. Date 1/1 7/86 Department or Administrative Unit Journalism and Mass Communication '-~-oeCi ion-of-the-uni~e;5jty-Co~ittee-on-the-Use-of-Hu~an-S~bjects-in-Research:-l8 Project Approved appro.ved 0 No action required fi.p.flr.ge G. Karas Name of Committee Chairperson SignRture drCorrrnittee C'har.:per~on Signature redacted for privacy Signature redacted for privacy Signature redacted for privacy