Writer George Bernard Shaw once observed, “If all the economists in the world were laid end to end, they would not reach a conclusion.” Form small groups and decide if you agree or disagree with his statement. Then, look through today’s paper and find two examples that support Shaw’s position and two that disprove his [...]

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As the conflicts in Iraq have made clear to most Americans, journalists often do their work on the front lines. But war correspondents are not the only reporters who must adjust to working outside the United States. Look through today’s paper and find a story written by a reporter in a foreign country. What potential [...]

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Most of the products you see marketed or perhaps use yourself were developed with the aid of science. With a partner, identify a product mentioned in today’s Money section that required scientific research or a scientific process to be developed. Next, brainstorm a list of the specific disciplines involved in the development and success of [...]

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Choose an article from the Life section and cross out all the adjectives and adverbs used in it. Then, reread the article. In writing, describe the effect that this omission had on the story. Next, write a very basic caption (no adjectives or adverbs) for one of the photos in today’s paper. Pass your caption [...]

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