Interview with Ms. Kathy Shong:
- How did you get into journalism?
- How would you say that your website words certain ideas to get across certain opinions?
- Do your students ever write pieces with the intention of promoting or influencing certain ideas?
- What sources do you consider as credible when incorporating outside information in a piece?
- Has journalism broadened your perspective?
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Direct quotes from the podcast:
“I was interested in politics and the dissemination of information and how the media can manipulate our perception of reality.”
Ms. Kathy Shong (0:26)
“The media is such a powerful tool because it’s owned by people who have bias.”
Ms. Kathy Shong (1:05)
“A newspaper or a website has a responsibility to give information that is not solely based on editorialized pieces and this is becoming more of a problem nowadays.”
Ms. Kathy Shong (2:43)
“It is important to get a good balance of information from multiple sources before forming your own opinion.”
Ms. Kathy Shong (5:23)
“The Eddy has given me insight into the passion that students have for spreading awareness and learning in general.”
Ms Kathy Shong (6:26)