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toc =Introduction= There is a lot going on in the world today, and everyone in the media seems to have something to say about it. Sometimes, many different sides to an issue are presented, but more often than not, only one side is given a chance to speak. With all this going on, who do you believe? How do you find the truth behind all the hype? It's not always easy to find the truth. Sometimes, finding the truth requires a lot of digging, which many people are not willing to do. Because so many people are not willing to find the facts themselves, the media has tremendous power over what they believe. It's time to take that power back!

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Blog: Presentation: Quality of information Content Organization Preparedness Mechanics Speaks Clearly Sources Volume Point of View Enthusiasm Overall Effectiveness Listens to Other Presentations || x ||
 * Goal Know how to develop research questions and to use a variety of primary and secondary sources to answer that question || x ||
 * Role The students will take on the persona of a news commentator who is applying for a job hosting a talk show on CNN. || x ||
 * Audience The audience will be the rest of the class, as well as anyone on the Internet who reads their blog. || x ||
 * Setting CNN is looking for a talk show that can compete with the O'Reilley Factor on Fox News. You want to host the new talk show, so you create a blog about a current event, explaining both the facts and your own opinion. You will present this blog in an interesting manner to prove that you would be a good host for the new show. || x ||
 * Presentation A blog containing information about the chosen topic as well as the student's opinion about the topic. A presentation of the blog. || x ||
 * Standards

=Task= CNN wants a new talk show host who can compete with Bill O'Reilly on Fox News. You want to be the new host. To apply for the job, you must create a blog about one of the events or issues currently in the news. When you are done, you will present the blog to the producers at CNN Make sure to include graphics, and links, and you may even include a video or tow. You can use labels to organize the blog in any way you wish, and using comments would greatly enhance the product. .Remember to keep an open mind consider all opinions, including your own, in light of the facts you uncover. Good luck!

=Conclusion= Hopefully, you will get the job. Go! Learn! Have fun!