Abstract
This study compares different forms of graphics—such as symbols, film, video and still photographs—used by CBS, ABC and NBC in 430 stories sampled in 1988. There were 674 graphics used by the networks in these stories, an average of 25 per evening news program. A total of 78% of the stories used some kind of visual, with ABC using more visuals than the other two networks. The study speculates on the potential influence of graphics in such areas as agenda-setting.
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