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Week 1 - Discussion 2
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Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
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Literature Review |
What is computer-assisted journalism (CAJ)? In your own words, briefly summarize the “five R’s of CAJ” as described in Computer-Assisted Research. Based on the readings, what are the limits of computer-assisted reporting?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s), and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
Week 1 - Discussion 1
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Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
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Investigative Reporting Skills |
What is investigative journalism? In your own words, briefly summarize “The Paul Williams Way” as described in The Investigative Reporter’s Handbook. Some reporters believe that “every journalist is an investigative journalist because they all ask questions and read documents” (Houston, 2009, vi). How can investigative reporting skills help you write better stories?
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from required material(s), and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7.
Readings and Websites
1. In order to successfully complete this week’s assignments, read the following chapters from the text, Computer-Assisted Research:
· Chapter One – The Five Rs of CAJ
2. In order to successfully complete this week’s assignments, read the following chapters from the text, The Investigative Reporter’s Handbook:
· Chapter One – The Investigative Process
3. In order to successfully complete this week’s assignment, “Research Methods,” visit the following web page:
· Local Area Unemployment Statistics (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Recommended Websites
1. In order to successfully complete this week’s discussions, it is recommended that you review the following websites:
· Clippings.me. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
· Council of National Journalism Organization (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Sponsored by the Council of National Journalism Organizations, this site contains additional information regarding investigations on particular beats.)
· Investigative Reporters and Editors (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (Sponsored by Investigative Reporters and Editors, this site provides a range of valuable information for the investigative journalist. Many resources are restricted to members only.)
· How to build an online portfolio (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
· The Pulitzer Prizes | Investigative Reporting (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (This web page contains a list of Pulitzer Prize winners for investigative reporting.)
· Digital portfolios for journalists: What are your opti
Overview
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Activity |
Due Date |
Format |
Grading Percent |
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Post Your Introduction |
Day 1 |
Discussion |
1 |
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Discussion 1: Investigative Reporting Skills |
Day 3 (1st Post) |
Discussion |
4 |
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Discussion 2: Literature Review |
Day 3 (1st Post) |
Discussion |
4 |
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Assignment: Research Methods |
Day 7 |
Assignment |
8 |
Week One Learning Outcomes
This week students will:
· Analyze the duties of an investigative reporter.
· Assess the importance of possessing investigative reporting skills.
· Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of computer assisted journalism (C.A.J.).
· Analyze selected online sources.
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