Week 4: Discussion One and Two

The Conversation about Conservation

Prepare: Of the topics and issues we read and hear about in the news today, the environment tends to be one that ranks pretty high. We are constantly receiving messages about going green, conserving energy, and tapping into our natural resources. The person who chooses to write about the environment is one who tends to care a great deal about these issues but must also be able to present a balanced perspective. For this discussion, you will read Climate Change in the Newsroom: Journalists’ Evolving Standards of Objectivity When Covering Global Warming by Hiles and Hinnant (2014).

Reflect: Once you have carefully read the article, consider how we defined objectivity. Then, think about your views on journalists’ ability to remain objective when reporting on environmental issues. Are there any differences in this and other types of reporting where journalists must remain objective?

Write: After reading the article and considering your own views, write a 250- to 300-word response that discusses those views. In your initial post, you must include at least one in-text citation from the reading material and an additional in-text citation from a scholarly source that you locate in the Ashford University Library or from another credible source. At the end of your post, include your name and a full reference for all sources cited in the body of your post. All citations and references must adhere to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. .

Check It! Your post must be submitted through Grammarly

Respond to Peers: Once you have written your initial post, read the posts of your peers and respond to at least two others about their views on objectivity when writing about environmental issues. Your responses should address them by name, be between 100 and 150 words in length, and you must include your name at the end of each response.