Today in class, October 5, 2007, we discussed and researched the many ways of comparing news sources and how to identify the usage of these sites.
Moreover, by understanding the plenty of sites given to us, I find it particularly important to use many different sources. With these different news conglomerate's covering the same subjects, opinions and facts can be written differently. In my life, I enjoy reading, especially the San Francisco Chronicle, read CNN or watch it, and read BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) news online. This is due to the fact that everyone including companies have a different agenda and covering the same subjects allow me to comprehend the topic or further develop questions.
I do not think that I will make any changes, because I know which web sites are professional and mature. Although some sites have their own political agenda, I seek to find facts and information instead of pro- political parties.
I believe that, by beginning a research one has to be familiar with certain sites that can help them develop their thinking. Even for students or people in general who either find researching for authentic sites or do not know how to research, maturity and professionalism of a site can determine its intended goal. Although, some sites have the characteristics of maturity and professionalism, trusting these sites or as CNN states "the most trusted name in news", is important.
I believe that in a developing a topic, one has to ask or assume questions to topics they either know or do not know. Like a readers assumption in literature and writing, researches have to be able to be open minded. Seek and destroy those questions that are challenging in today's world. I am only a student which allows me to try new things and question everything that comes about curiosity. But in developing a topic and finding the facts needs to be a professional investigation.
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I'm a big BBC fan, too! What's most interesting about it is that you get a picture of the United States from another country's perspective. I also like to look on the web at CBC from Canada for the same reason.
When it comes to CNN, I'm less trusting than you, I think. How can one trust an organization that promotes itself as "the most trusted name in news"? It makes me suspicious.
You write "I am only a student . . ." I don't think "only" is the right adjective. Being a student may give you more time to "try new things and question everything that comes about curiosity," but I believe curiosity, investigation, persistence, and observation are traits one should cultivate throughout one's life.
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