Lesson 3: Practicing Credibility, Bias, and Relevance
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23 questions
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The objective of this assignment is to develop your critical thinking, research, and communication skills by analyzing a newspaper article about the Kansas newspaper raid and the implications it has on freedom of the press as detailed in other sources. You will evaluate all of the sources and consider their credibility, bias, and relevance.
The objective of this assignment is to develop your critical thinking, research, and communication skills by analyzing a newspaper article about the Kansas newspaper raid and the implications it has on freedom of the press as detailed in other sources. You will evaluate all of the sources and consider their credibility, bias, and relevance.
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What is the definition of "freedom of the press"? Do you feel that it is important for society?
What is the definition of "freedom of the press"? Do you feel that it is important for society?
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Which amendment addresses legal protections for the press?
Which amendment addresses legal protections for the press?
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Why were computers seized during the raid?
Why were computers seized during the raid?
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Which publication was raided in Kansas?
Which publication was raided in Kansas?
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What does the raid raise concerns about?
What does the raid raise concerns about?
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What prompted the raid on the Marion County Record's office?
What prompted the raid on the Marion County Record's office?
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Who defended the police raid on the newspaper?
Who defended the police raid on the newspaper?
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What was the Marion County Record known for?
What was the Marion County Record known for?
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What was the primary conflict involving Eric Meyer and the police chief?
What was the primary conflict involving Eric Meyer and the police chief?
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What led to the police raid on the Marion County Record?
What led to the police raid on the Marion County Record?
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Who filed the complaint against the newspaper regarding its coverage?
Who filed the complaint against the newspaper regarding its coverage?
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What legal issue did the police search warrant address?
What legal issue did the police search warrant address?
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What does the Kansas Bureau of Investigation emphasize about the law?
What does the Kansas Bureau of Investigation emphasize about the law?
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What did Seth Stern say about journalists under investigation?
What did Seth Stern say about journalists under investigation?
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How did Ms. Newell view the police action against the paper?
How did Ms. Newell view the police action against the paper?
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What was the newspaper's situation after the raid?
What was the newspaper's situation after the raid?
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After reading the 2 articles, create a thesis and introductory paragraph (as if you were writing a short essay) about the relationship between the freedom of the press and the Marion County Record Newspaper case. See the rubric below.
After reading the 2 articles, create a thesis and introductory paragraph (as if you were writing a short essay) about the relationship between the freedom of the press and the Marion County Record Newspaper case. See the rubric below.
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After watching the video about Freedom of the Press, what is your interpretation in your own words? Write 2-3 sentences.
After watching the video about Freedom of the Press, what is your interpretation in your own words? Write 2-3 sentences.
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What does the First Amendment primarily protect regarding the press?
What does the First Amendment primarily protect regarding the press?
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Which of the following is a limitation on freedom of the press as mentioned in the video?
Which of the following is a limitation on freedom of the press as mentioned in the video?
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How does the First Amendment contribute to a democratic society?
How does the First Amendment contribute to a democratic society?
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According to the video, what is prior restraint?
According to the video, what is prior restraint?
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What role does the press play in the context of the First Amendment?
What role does the press play in the context of the First Amendment?