media

(proper noun)

In communications, media (singular medium) are the storage and transmission channels or tools used to store and deliver information or data. It is often referred to as synonymous with mass media or news media, but may refer to a single medium used to communicate any data for any purpose.

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Examples of media in the following topics:

  • When to Use MLA Style

    • MLA style, created by the Modern Language Association of America, is the primary citation style used for papers in literature and media studies.
    • If you are writing a paper for a literature or media studies class, it is likely your professor will ask you to write in MLA style.
    • This publication targets academic scholars and professors, explaining the style and formatting rules relevant to the publication of MLA-style books and journal articles in literature and media studies.

  • Introduction to Writing in Business

    • While reports and memos are of course still relevant, the world of business writing has expanded to include email, PR communications, social media, and much more.

  • Looking Beyond the Traditional References

    • You can also use other media, such as radio or television programs, if the information contained in them is relevant to your work.

  • Scholarly Sources

    • Other types of scholarly sources include non-print media such as videos, documentaries, and radio broadcasts.

  • Explaining the Stakes and the Consequences

    • Journals in fields like film and tv studies, media and communications studies, interdisciplinary studies, and genre studies may provide helpful commentary on that question.