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Advanced Journalism (Wednesday, January 25 - 3rd period)
"Good morning, Mr. Crichton, Ms. Sullivan, and Ms. Gilmore."
"I rather enjoyed all your little stories. They were very...inventive." She shot a look at John. "And I'm pleased to see you challenge the known truth, much as it pains me to admit in some cases. We'll be talking some more about investigation later in the term - today, we're going to discuss the concept of bias."
"What is a bias? Well, technically speaking, it's anything that could be considered a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation." She smiled. "What does this mean in, as your lot say, 'laymen's terms'? It means that most reporters can't be counted on to give an objective, or fairly-written, report on anything they have strong feelings about."
Rita folded her hands behind her back. "And to prove that we can do this, I'm going to give you an assignment. I would like you to choose something you either love deeply, or hate fiercely. Something that you have extremely strong feelings on. It can be any topic - your pet controversial issue, a hobby, your girlfriend, your boyfriend, your best friend, your darling little schoolyard enemy - whatever. And I would like for you to attempt to write about whatever you choose from the opposite viewpoint - ie, an unflattering article about your girlfriend, or something that lauds the accomplishments of someone you loathe."
She smiled. "Thoughts? Questions?"
"I rather enjoyed all your little stories. They were very...inventive." She shot a look at John. "And I'm pleased to see you challenge the known truth, much as it pains me to admit in some cases. We'll be talking some more about investigation later in the term - today, we're going to discuss the concept of bias."
"What is a bias? Well, technically speaking, it's anything that could be considered a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation." She smiled. "What does this mean in, as your lot say, 'laymen's terms'? It means that most reporters can't be counted on to give an objective, or fairly-written, report on anything they have strong feelings about."
Rita folded her hands behind her back. "And to prove that we can do this, I'm going to give you an assignment. I would like you to choose something you either love deeply, or hate fiercely. Something that you have extremely strong feelings on. It can be any topic - your pet controversial issue, a hobby, your girlfriend, your boyfriend, your best friend, your darling little schoolyard enemy - whatever. And I would like for you to attempt to write about whatever you choose from the opposite viewpoint - ie, an unflattering article about your girlfriend, or something that lauds the accomplishments of someone you loathe."
She smiled. "Thoughts? Questions?"
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"Oh. I could change you back."
She waved her wand.
John was not so small anymore.
Chloe especially might notice this.
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John is also not on the ground.
Uh oh.
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She might not have dropped him so quickly if only he wasn't so darn tall.
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"Ouch," he says, wincing. "Sorry, Chloe. I'll make that up to you...somehow."
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"It's okay. Just be glad I didn't give you back to Callisto. She'd have dropped you harder."
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