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Peer reviewedSusskind, Jacob L. – Social Studies Journal, 1983
Methods for studying the coverage of the same current news story in several newspapers are outlined. Secondary school students critically examine news reporting, detect false or propagandistic reports, and learn to weigh and judge evidence. An example using the Three Mile Island nuclear accident is provided. (KC)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Current Events, History Instruction
