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Warning: Information about jails and prisons
Introduction
Investigative journalism timeline
The First Amendment
What does "watchdog role" mean?
Which are examples of the watchdog role?
Case studies introduction
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Nellie Bly introduction
Case study: Ten days in a mad-house
Bly's impact
Why did she describe everything?
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Ida B. Wells introduction
Case study: Southern horrors
Wells' impact
Why reporters sometimes get threats
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Watergate introduction
Case study: Watergate and "Woodstein"
Woodward and Bernstein's impact
Rank the effects of reporting
Explain your thinking
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Poisoned introduction
Case study: Poisoned
Johnson, Woolington and Murray's impact
Compare and contrast
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Conclusion
How does investigative journalism strengthen democracy?
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Which of the following statements are examples of the press playing a watchdog role?
Select all that apply.
Select all that apply
A reporter who gathers health inspection reports about local schools to investigate the conditions of their cafeterias.
A reporter asking local community organizations if they have any important events coming up that members of the community might like to know about.
A news organization that sends a reporter to cover local high school football games.
A news organization that sends a reporter to attend all city council meetings to record and report what happens there, including details of new legislation.