journalism

"Sometimes known as the Fourth Estate, the media plays a . . . role in . . . society. It is held responsible for keeping the public informed and supporting a healthy democracy. However, some worry that the media presents the news in a way that is too sensationalized or biased, with its primary motives being ratings and profits rather than the good of the public. This volume examines differing viewpoints on what can reasonably be expected of the media, the effects of the internet on the media, and the various impacts the media has on society--including political, cultural, and economic"--Provided by publisher.

"Sherlock Holmes may not have been a journalist, but that doesn't stop high school senior Kennedy Carter from embracing his methods. With her sights set on becoming an investigative reporter, Kennedy lives by the famous detective's rules: observe the obvious, eliminate the impossible, and avoid romantic entanglements at all costs. Kennedy has her heart set on winning the $10,000 Excellence in Emerging Journalism award so she can finally escape her small town and see the world with her very own kind-hearted Watson--best friend and school photographer Ravi Burman. But research into a local urban legend and a murder investigation she can't resist are threatening to derail her plans. To find the killer preying on her graduating class, she and Ravi team up to investigate the deaths and work to uncover the story of a lifetime--if it doesn't cost them their lives first"--Publisher description.

"As lead reporter for The Warrior Weekly, Eden has covered her fair share of stories at St. Joseph Secondary. And when intimate pictures of six female students are anonymously emailed to the entire school, Eden is determined to get to the bottom of it. In tracking down leads, Eden is shocked to discover not everyone agrees the students are victims. Some people feel the girls 'brought it on themselves.' Even worse, the school's administration seems more concerned about protecting its reputation than its students. With the anonymous sender threatening more emails, Eden finds an unlikely ally: the six young women themselves. Banding together to find the perpetrator, the tables are about to be turned. The Slut Squad is fighting back!"--Amazon.

"This title explores journalistic and fact-checking standards, Constitutional protections, and real-world case studies, helping readers identify the mechanics, perpetrators, motives, and psychology of fake news. A final chapter explores methods for assessing and avoiding the spread of fake news"--Provided by publisher.

"Students . . . live in a media-rich world of breaking news headlines and social media posts. With the . . . information in this book, students will learn how to navigate the many facets of this evolving media so they can stay informed while also objective. Complete with . . . diagrams and photographs, this resource will help students understand how the news and media have evolved, how to spot bias, and how to stay safe online"--OCLC.

In an upstate New York farming community, high school reporter Hildy Biddle investigates a series of strange occurrences at a house rumored to be haunted.

"A teen journalist uncovers the #METOO scandal of the decade: a bigshot Hollywood director is taking advantage of cast members"--.

Discusses and dismantles ten widely-believed stories by or about the news media and argues that such myths deflect blame from policymakers, feed stereotypes, and inflate the power of the news media.

"A look at culture's relationship with journalism, and an effort to teach kids what is 'real' versus 'fake' news"-- Provided by publisher.

Andrew Breitbart describes his life and his efforts to report key news stories on issues that affect Americans in the twenty-first century, discusses his alignment with the Tea Party, and details how the biggest problems lie in Hollywood and New York.