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Children's Nonfiction Media Studies

Environmental Journalism

by (author) Diane Dakers

Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Initial publish date
Dec 2018
Category
Media Studies
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781427121967
    Publish Date
    Dec 2018
    List Price
    $29.36
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780778753490
    Publish Date
    Dec 2018
    List Price
    $29.36
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780778753629
    Publish Date
    Dec 2018
    List Price
    $10.95

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 11
  • Grade: 6

Description

This informative title describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about the environment. Stories include journalists following a trail of electronic waste to Africa, chemical pollution by a company affecting people's health, and unfair use of water resources. Readers will gain an understanding of the research process, the ethical standards journalists must follow, and the perseverance required to confirm a story and affect change. Teacher’s guide available.

About the author

In her 24-year media career, Diane Dakers has written for most of Canada’s major daily newspapers and a number of national and regional magazines and weekly publications. Her voice has been heard on local, national, and provincial radio stations, and she has been a television host, reporter, producer, and writer. Diane holds a Master of Journalism degree from Carleton University in Ottawa. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia

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