In 2009, the Princeton Review named Penn State the #1 Party School in America. In honor of this new title -- and out of a certain curiosity -- journalists from This American Life came to investigate the scene. Their findings culminated in an hour long broadcast entitled "#1 Party School." Though this is radio journalism, it is still an investigative report that is structured in much the same way you would a written article.
Click on the link above and listen to the report. Then, in at least 500 words, answer the following questions:
1. What is the issue of the piece?
2. What reasons are given for why the issue needs to be investigated?
3. Who is the intended audience?
4. What facts and details are given to explain how the issue affects different groups that might have an interest in or connection to the issue?
5. What conclusion is drawn by the end of the report?
6. What research and interviews were included in this report?
7. What narrative techniques were used in this report?
I also wanna get your take:
Did you like it? Why? Why not? What worked for you? What didn't? What would have liked to hear more of/less of in the story?
Post your response on your blog by class on Friday, September 23.
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