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(Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2012)Documentary films are frequently used in science education today. But how do these documentaries communicate science? Are some more effective than others at communicating the concepts and facts about science? Do the varying ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2012)Eagles are a charismatic group of birds that have for centuries captured the attention of humans across the world. The Australian wedge-tailed eagle Aquila audax endured a history of persecution, was shot, trapped and ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2012)The concept of landscape developed from an aesthetic perspective and has come to be recognized as a cultural product of perception. Landscape is natural form that is subject to our projections of cultural identification; ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2012)Biodiversity conservation in Fiji is largely carried out by international Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) who provide valuable resources, yet have been unable to affect enough changes to halt Fiji’s biodiversity ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2012)This thesis will start by looking at evidence that suggests the brain functions in a critical state, meaning that it poised between rigidity and chaos. It is thought that it is only in such a state that learning is optimized. ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2012)The medium of documentary is one of controversy, with the critics debating if it is a medium of truth or a medium of selected truth. In essence this propaganda, influencing and controlling the minds of its audience. I ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2012)This thesis is about outdoor adventure activities and meanings derived from taking part in challenging experiences. The thesis consists of two parts – one academic and one creative. The academic section of this thesis is ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2012)Abstract The Creative component of my Masters thesis is a film I co produced about New Zealand’s highest nesting seabird, the Hutton’s Shearwater and a dedicated man who has been largely responsible for their identification ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2012)Top predators like the shark were once revered as guardian deities - now they are demonized as terrorizing killers. While once respected and worshipped they are now considered to be the epitome of evil and malevolence. ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2012)Both the public and the scientific perception of an island’s value are important in deciding its future, with regard to the level of access, the level of protection and the funding for research. In this review, I begin by ...