Watchdog Reporting Graphic Organizer
An activity to help students explore how the media serves as a watch dog, holding the government accountable.
Guiding Question
- How does the media serve as a watchdog, helping to hold the government accountable?
How does investigative journalism help fulfill the media’s role as a linkage institution?
Objectives
- I can explain how the media’s coverage of government actions or inactions is important to a representative democracy.
Directions: Using the assigned journalist(s) and topic, complete the chart following the instructions from your teacher.
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Journalist(s) and Media Outlets |
Topic and Explaination |
Importance of sharing with public (principle/virtue connection included) |
Outcome/Action Resulting |
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Name(s) and Source Title (such as a newspaper or television station) |
Brief background information on topic |
Why the journalist or source believed it was important to share with the public given the possible risk, pushback, and government intervention. Include a focus on a connection to a principle, virtue or vice, and explain this connection. |
Results (government action, action of people, etc.) |
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