The Communication Model!

Newspaper Article

* Sender - the author of the article

* Receiver - the reader

* Channel - the final product (the physical newspaper, or maybe an online article)

* Encoding - understanding the words (but not necessarily the point)

* Message - the article itself

* Decoding - grasping the concept

* Feedback - letter to the editor, the emotional response, etc.

* Situation - wherever you do your reading

* Noise - internal or external arguments of morals, application, etc.

Magazine Article (very similar to a newspaper article)

* Sender - the author of the article

* Receiver - the reader

* Channel - the final product (the physical magazine, online article, etc.)

* Encoding - realizing what the words mean (but not the point)

* Message - the actual article (and maybe some pictures, big quotes, etc.)

* Decoding - comprehension of the concept

* Feedback - emotional response, letter to the magazine, etc.

* Situation - wherever you're reading

* Noise - advertisements, external or internal arguments of application, morals, etc.

Radio Program

* Sender - there are several senders and vary with what time you decide to tune in, it could range from a show host to an actual song

* Receiver - whoever is listening

* Channel - the radio station

* Encoding - the ideas/emotions presented by the various senders

* Message - how the listener interprets the words

* Decoding - listening to what is being said/sung

* Feedback - calling in/logging on to request a song, correct a DJ, or participate in a contest

* Situation - in the car, at home, in the office, etc.

* Noise - advertisements, static, DJs, etc.

TV Show

* Sender - the show's producer

* Receiver - the loyal viewer

* Channel - the actual television channel

* Encoding - creating the idea, filming, etc.

* Message - the show

* Decoding - watching the show and understanding its point (no matter how funny, serious, etc. it may be)

* Feedback - maybe doing a call-in-and-vote thing or talking about it with others

* Situation - at home, online, wherever

* Noise - ads, previews for other shows, surroundings

The Communication Model definitely works a lot better for some media than others, television probably being the best. You can watch your show, escape for a little while, talk about it with your friends, post messages on discussion boards online, and love doing it! America's Next Top Model is my favorite show ever, and Wednesday nights are not complete without my one hour fix. I have my favorite contestant (this Cycle it's Sheena) and can usually predict who will be in the bottom two every week. I've added the Addicted to America's Next Top Model application on Facebook, I spend more time than I should going through all the quizzes and quotes. The Communication Model has definitely affected my life when it comes to my beloved ANTM and I like it!

-Jenn