1. Student's full name: TRAN THANH CHUONG 2. Gender: Male.
3. Date of birth: May 25, 1978.
4. Place of birth: Hung Loi, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho City.
5. Decision No. 4419/2019/QD-XHNV dated November 26, 2019, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.
6. Changes to the training process: The study period has been extended from November 27, 2021 to May 26, 2022.
7. Thesis title: The issue of responding to drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta as broadcast on central television.
8. Major: Journalism; Code: 8320101-01-UD.
9. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Chi Trung - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of the thesis results:
This thesis has summarized and clarified the theoretical aspects of drought and saltwater intrusion response in the press and television, based on a systematization of basic concepts related to the topic. Through this, it affirms that television consistently performs three functions: propaganda and guidance; monitoring and critical analysis; and encouragement and motivation regarding drought and saltwater intrusion response. Furthermore, the thesis has developed a table of evaluation criteria, content, and form to serve as a basis for comparison and assessment of the quality of television works. The author surveyed 489 works on drought and saltwater intrusion response in the Mekong Delta from June 2020 to June 2021 on three television channels: VTV1, VTV9, and VNews. These television works, diverse in subject matter and content, presented in various genres and forms, provided the most basic knowledge about drought and saltwater intrusion and had a certain impact on the awareness of the target audience. The focus was on four main areas: disseminating information about the Party's guidelines and policies, and the State's laws and regulations; providing basic information and updates on the drought and saltwater intrusion situation in the Mekong Delta; advising, disseminating knowledge and experience, and offering recommendations and guidance for effective drought and saltwater intrusion response; and introducing and commending successful and effective drought and saltwater intrusion response models. However, the articles still have some limitations in content, such as not reflecting the situation comprehensively. There is also a lack of works that disseminate knowledge and offer strong critical analysis.
The format of the works has undergone some innovations and improvements, becoming more relatable and lively. The use of on-location reporters combined with graphics and charts, as well as the creation of thematic threads, perspectives, and focal points, has made a good impression on the public. However, some news articles still suffer from excessive description, lengthy commentary, and confusing, dry data.
Based on the strengths and weaknesses of television programs, the author boldly proposed solutions for the future. These include raising awareness and strengthening the guidance of the Party, State, central and local ministries and agencies, and the press regarding information activities on drought and saltwater intrusion response. Strengthening linkages and coordination between press agencies and relevant agencies is also crucial. Television channels should continue to innovate the content and format of information on drought and saltwater intrusion response in the Mekong Delta. It is essential to develop special programs and sections on climate change, drought, and saltwater intrusion. In particular, press agencies need to build a team of journalists with solid professional knowledge and skills, dedication, and understanding of this field. Furthermore, television channels can adjust the number, duration, and frequency of broadcasts of programs on drought and saltwater intrusion response in the Mekong Delta to suit the circumstances.
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INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: TRAN THANH CHUONG 2. Sex: Male
3. Date of birth: May 25, 1978 4. Place of birth: Can Tho
5. Admission decision number: 4419/2019/ QD-XHNV Dated: November 26, 2019
6. Changes in academic process: Extend the study period from November 27, 2021 to May 26, 2022.
7. Official thesis title: The problem of drought response and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta on central television.
8. Major: Journalism 9. Code: 8320101-01-UD
10. Supervisors: Assoc. Dr. Bui Chi Trung - University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU.
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The thesis has generalized and clarified the theoretical aspects of drought and saltwater intrusion response in the press and television on the basis of systematizing basic concepts related to the topic. Thereby affirming television perform 3 functions throughout: propaganda, guidance; monitoring and feedback; encourage and encourage response to drought and saltwater intrusion. In addition, the thesis has built a table of evaluation criteria, content and form to serve as a basis for comparing, contrasting and commenting on the quality of television works. The author surveyed 489 works on response to drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta during the period from June 2020 to June 2021 on three television channels VTV1, VTV9 and VNews. Television works rich in topics and content, shown in different genres and forms, have provided the most basic knowledge about drought and saltwater intrusion; have certain effects on the perception of the recipient. Focusing on four groups of issues: Propaganda on the guidelines and lines of the Party, policies and laws of the State; Provide basic information, developments of drought and saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta; Consulting, disseminating knowledge and experiences and giving recommendations and instructions to effectively cope with drought and saltwater intrusion; Introducing and praising good and effective models of drought and saltwater intrusion response. However, the news articles still have some limitations in terms of content such as incomplete reflection. There is a shortage of works that disseminate knowledge as well as highly critical.
The form of the works has some innovations and improvements in the direction of being closer and more vivid. Using a reporter to lead the scene, combine graphics, charts as well as string into topics, perspectives, focal points, etc., to create a good impression on the public. But some news articles still fall into the state of too much description, long comments with confusing and dry data.
From the advantages and disadvantages of television works, the author has boldly proposed solutions in the coming time. That is to raise awareness and strengthen the direction of the Party, State, central and local ministries, and even the press agency for information activities on response to drought and saltwater intrusion. Strengthen linkage and coordination between press agencies and relevant agencies. Television channels continue to innovate the content and form of information on response to drought and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta. It is necessary to develop topics and categories on climate change, drought and saltwater intrusion. In particular, the press agency needs to build a team of journalists with professional knowledge, solid expertise, enthusiasm and understanding in this field. In addition, television channels can be adjusted to suit the number, duration and frequency of broadcasting works on drought response and saltwater intrusion in the Mekong Delta.
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