Watchdog: A Journalism Role Playing Exercise
The media plays various different roles, some intentional, others by chance; but journalists write with a perspective in mind, whether it be the signaler, the common-carrier, the agenda setter, the watchdog or the public representative, each piece is crafted hoping to evoke a certain result. Explore and evaluate each of these roles and their effects, assuming a position, and presenting story of your own. Discover the challenges facing and power granted to the media.
