Purpose

To grow a better understanding of how legislation news is reported by different media outlets.

Instructions

Review either a national or local media source and select a story related to a proposed or current legislation. The selection should be either one that constitutes good and fair reporting or one that constitutes bad and unfair reporting. Write a reflection and include the following:

• Publication date, author (if applicable) and media source. If you have a link to the article, make sure to provide it so your peers can access the original source.
• Discussion of main points of the article or news media report.
• Indicate whether you think the article or media report was good and fair or not. Explain why.
• Based on the reporting: how do you think the general audience perceived the reporting of the article and news media?
• As a social worker, why is this article or news media, and the way it is being reported, important?
• Based on the news media report or article, should there be an intervention from social workers?
• Identify how Hispanic families and children and other vulnerable populations be affected by the legislation or proposal being reported.

After reading your peers argument, respond by taking a stand. Make sure to state whether you agree with your peer or not, and the reasons behind it. Make sure to provide clear and concise arguments and incorporate class content.