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Lesson 3: Practicing Credibility, Bias, and Relevance

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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?

Read the source and answer the questions based on the articles.
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Read the article from the Freedom Forum about the raid on the Marion County Record Newspaper. Pay particular attention to what they have to say about Freedom of the Press.
Read this second article from Freedomforum.org and be prepared to answer questions synthesizing both articles.
Question 17
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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.

Watch the following video about freedom of the press. You will be answering questions about the video as an exit ticket.
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Question 19
19.

What does the First Amendment primarily protect regarding the press?

Question 20
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Which of the following is a limitation on freedom of the press as mentioned in the video?

Question 21
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How does the First Amendment contribute to a democratic society?

Question 22
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According to the video, what is prior restraint?

Question 23
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What role does the press play in the context of the First Amendment?

Question 2
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Which amendment addresses legal protections for the press?

Question 3
3.

Why were computers seized during the raid?

Question 4
4.

Which publication was raided in Kansas?

Question 5
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What does the raid raise concerns about?

Question 6
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What prompted the raid on the Marion County Record's office?

Question 7
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Who defended the police raid on the newspaper?

Question 8
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What was the Marion County Record known for?

Question 9
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What was the primary conflict involving Eric Meyer and the police chief?

Question 10
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What led to the police raid on the Marion County Record?

Question 11
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Who filed the complaint against the newspaper regarding its coverage?

Question 12
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What legal issue did the police search warrant address?

Question 13
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What does the Kansas Bureau of Investigation emphasize about the law?

Question 14
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What did Seth Stern say about journalists under investigation?

Question 15
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How did Ms. Newell view the police action against the paper?

Question 16
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What was the newspaper's situation after the raid?