Assignment:
Prepare by reading a local or national newspaper, either in print or online. Choose a story about a new proposal in state government. Look for the original press release on the government website. (Alternatively, you could find a press release first and then look for any corresponding stories.)
Compare the media story to the press release. Post to the Discussion Forum:
1. A brief summary of the story (one paragraph or less)
2. Whether or not anything was copied directly from the news release
3. Whether or not the reporter did any additional news gathering or solely relied on the release
4. If a photo was published, your opinion on the photo
5. Whether or not the newspaper or the government amplified the story on social media
- If they did, what platforms they used and how many posts
6. Whether or not you think the reporter did a good job, and what the reporter could have done better.