Discussion 1 : Secondary Sources and Primary Documents
The following are links to four investigative reports recognized by Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. Select one story and examine how the reporter(s) utilized secondary sources and primary documents in their research and reporting. Summarize your analysis.
? Beyond Sago: One by One (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
? From China to Panama, a Trail of Poisoned Medicine (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
? America's Prison for Terrorists Often Held the Wrong Men (For a list of the documents used for this story, visit Documents from McClatchy's Investigation.
? School Water Investigation (To watch the broadcast, visit Contaminated Water?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts by Day 7.
Discussion 2 : Navigating the World Wide Web
Select two of the following scenarios and summarize the information you found and how you located it.
? You are writing a story on Medicare reform and you want to include quotes by the president on the topic. Visit The White House , and look for mentions of "Medicare" in the president's speeches and addresses. (Paul & Hansen, 2007, 98)
? You write the medical briefs column, and you want to focus on new developments in cancer treatment. Find news releases at the American Cancer Society (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. (Paul & Hansen, 2007, 102)
? You are a health and nutrition columnist, and you are writing a column on the fat content of fast foods. Review the nutrition information on the Burger King (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site., McDonald's , and Wendy's websites. (Paul & Hansen, 2007, 105)
? A Harrier GR7 from the U.K. Royal Air Force crashed into the crowd during an air show demonstration. You need background about the plane. Visit the Royal Air Force (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. website. (Paul & Hansen, 2007, 108)
? You are writing a story about a local grade school that has launched its own radio station with a low-power FM frequency license. Find out how many other grade schools in the U.S. run radio stations. Visit Radio-Locator. (Paul & Hansen, 2007, 112)
Explain some of the research limitations that reporters may encounter in utilizing the World Wide Web? What is meant by the "invisible web" or "deep web"?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length.