Monday, November 14, 2005

Blog Post Due Monday, Nov. 21:
Should the FCC regulate product placement in movies and television shows? Why or why not? A good place to start your research is www.commercialalert.org.

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Tuesday, November 01, 2005

Do you think the Navigator should cover Piedmont student arrests as a news story? Before you post your response, you must research how other college newspapers handle this issue on their campuses and/or consult Web sites from organizations that promote ethics in journalism, such as the Society for Professional Journalists and the Poynter Institute. DO NOT respond before doing this research. DO include your findings in your response. Due Monday Nov. 7.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Due Monday, October 31st:
On Tuesday, October 25th, the numer of U.S. troops who died in the Iraq war hit 2,000. This sober milestone marks an appropriate time to consider the war. What is your opinion about the United States's involvement in Iraq? Has the number of deaths influenced your opinion? If so, how?

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Monday, October 17, 2005

Assignment due 10/24:
Do you think environmental policies are causing harmful weather changes worldwide? Support you answer with facts.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Assignment due 10/17
Consider the earthquake in Asia. Discuss:
What should be the U.S. role in aiding countries after a natural disaster?

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Monday, September 26, 2005

Due October 3rd:
Do you agree with Governor Sonny Perdue's decision to close Georgia schools Monday and Tuesday? Justify your answer. Then come up with your own idea of what Perdue can do to help Georgia save gas.

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Monday, September 19, 2005

Blog Assignment due Monday 9/26:
Take any story from the news section of the September 12th or September19th edition of the Navigator. Tighten it or rewrite it, using the guidelines of USA Today, which you can find on page 144 of your Rich textbook.

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