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Young journalists search for two examples of news stories, either published or online, that use anonymous or unnamed sources. They then consider the possible motives for why the sources remain unidentified, the types of stories that use these sources, and whether or not the use of anonymous sources affects the credibility of a story.
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Instructional Ideas
- Many newspapers will donate a class set of papers at no cost; check to see if your local paper will provide them
- Have class members research the secret informant who provided information about the 1972 Watergate break-in
Classroom Considerations
- Requires copies of the "Anonymous Sources in Our Daily News" worksheet, one per participant
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- Includes discussion questions