The framing of a message very controversial in some social and academic circles. The message can be written any you'd like but the most important factor is how the audience will hear your message. Statistic Frame analysis is an approach to study communication research that pays special attention to the public world views and assumptions. Frame Work inventors formed a team that tested them to find out how the framing affected social policy. These framing tactics are used by politicians, the media, writers, scientists and parents. Everyone uses framing in some sort of way without even knowing it sometimes.In the public relations profession framing is use to gain attention and support from a desired audience. The words you use and the way you use them is very important when trying to get your message across without having the unwanted misunderstanding or the desired effect of the intended message. For example, someone may say we are going to drill for oil now, that does not sound too safe or positive. While another person may say we are exploring new energy possibilities. These two statements mean the same thing,but one definitely sounds better than the other.
Or here is my favorite from my uncle. Work for me at times is very hard and takes up a lot of time. He says, "work smart not hard." This saying implies that if you are smart about getting your work done. For me this means I have more time on my hands to do other things. One question for my readers, Some see framing as persuasion while others view it as manipulation.Do you think framing is a good thing way or why not?
Monday, March 1, 2010
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Framing has the ability to be a positive thing, but it is often used in a negative way. Framing --when in the hands of a PR practitioner -- can be used to make an organization's message more effective. If a message is framed correctly, the organization will be successful in reaching their publics. On the other hand, framing can be used to manipulate people. Framing has a way of providing a false view of a situation or even a product. This type of framing forcefully "suggests" that you draw a specific conclusion about what is being presented to you. Unfortunately, framing is often used negatively rather than positively.
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