Reflection On Public Relations Student

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Introduction From what he has learned in Introduction to Public Relations this semester, this student’s perspective on the media, celebrities, advertising, and much more has changed drastically. From his investigations on racism amongst celebrities and corporate social responsibility of a major corporation, this student has learned a lot about researching, source checking, and public images. This student also learned a fair amount about how to conduct himself in a job interview and in the professional world. One of the most important skills this student has gained is writing in a more professional and sophisticated manner. This student had been used to writing in a more creative and informal way prior to this class. Because this student will not be graduating for a couple of years, he still has the ability to adjust what he does in college. This class has changed his thoughts on company spending and the importance of making ethical decisions, thereby …show more content…

The media has the opportunity to inform the public about world affairs and changes in business that may have significant effects. A number of times throughout the semester, the professor asked the class if anyone had heard about certain recent world events, but it was rare that someone did. This student was one of the many people not up-to-date on the most recent important events in the world. The worst part was that most of the people did know about many of the incredibly irrelevant things happening in the world, such as what happened in 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians ' or who was picked first in the NFL Draft. These are things that are not nearly as important as something like what is happening with ISIS or the riots in

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