JOR 115 – Key Facts #4

Key Facts = names, dates, terms, media, "ideas" that are important for you to know.

These may – or may not -- have been discussed in class. In either case, I expect you to be able to make sense of them.

From reading assignment for 9/24/09

Define "watchdog" role of journalism

Relate watchdog role to material from EJ readings to date

Use the stories of the journalists to explain how journalists fulfill their watchdog role

Use the stories of the journalists to describe some characteristics of good reporters