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What is one of the primary goals of journalists according to the content?
What is one of the primary goals of journalists according to the content?
- To influence public opinion directly
- To correct problems and impact public policies (correct)
- To entertain the audience with scandals
- To promote the government's agenda
How did President Theodore Roosevelt perceive muckrakers?
How did President Theodore Roosevelt perceive muckrakers?
- As promoters of economic growth
- As misleading troublemakers (correct)
- As community builders
- As vital to democracy
What does the agenda-building theory suggest?
What does the agenda-building theory suggest?
- A collective process influences issues of importance (correct)
- Reporting aims to reduce public awareness of issues
- Muckrakers only negatively influence policy
- Media, government, and citizens do not interact
What was the original context of the term 'muckrakers' as introduced by Roosevelt?
What was the original context of the term 'muckrakers' as introduced by Roosevelt?
According to the content, what is often a misconception about muckrakers?
According to the content, what is often a misconception about muckrakers?
What should be the nature of the attacks made by muckrakers according to Roosevelt?
What should be the nature of the attacks made by muckrakers according to Roosevelt?
What was noted about the impact of journalism on policy agendas?
What was noted about the impact of journalism on policy agendas?
What is one argument proponents make regarding muckraking in relation to democracy?
What is one argument proponents make regarding muckraking in relation to democracy?
What was the primary focus of the muckrakers during their period of journalism?
What was the primary focus of the muckrakers during their period of journalism?
Which legislative act was NOT mentioned as a reform accomplished between 1900 and 1915?
Which legislative act was NOT mentioned as a reform accomplished between 1900 and 1915?
Who was Benjamin Harris and what was significant about his publication?
Who was Benjamin Harris and what was significant about his publication?
What did the muckraker referred to as 'the Man with the Muck-rake' symbolize?
What did the muckraker referred to as 'the Man with the Muck-rake' symbolize?
Which of the following was a significant reform related to labor that emerged during the muckrakers' era?
Which of the following was a significant reform related to labor that emerged during the muckrakers' era?
What was the purpose of leaving a blank page in Harris' Publick Occurences?
What was the purpose of leaving a blank page in Harris' Publick Occurences?
What was one of the important conservation measures taken during the muckraking period?
What was one of the important conservation measures taken during the muckraking period?
Which muckraker is known for writing 'A Century of Dishonor'?
Which muckraker is known for writing 'A Century of Dishonor'?
Which muckraker wrote about the corrupt practices of the Standard Oil Company?
Which muckraker wrote about the corrupt practices of the Standard Oil Company?
What was the primary focus of Lincoln Steffens' book 'The Shame of the Cities'?
What was the primary focus of Lincoln Steffens' book 'The Shame of the Cities'?
Which act resulted from the combination of Upton Sinclair's work and the efforts of others?
Which act resulted from the combination of Upton Sinclair's work and the efforts of others?
Which muckraker's work inspired President Roosevelt's speech in 1906 leading to the Seventeenth Amendment?
Which muckraker's work inspired President Roosevelt's speech in 1906 leading to the Seventeenth Amendment?
What major societal issue did Edwin Markham address in 'Children in Bondage'?
What major societal issue did Edwin Markham address in 'Children in Bondage'?
What political scandal involved the Watergate Hotel?
What political scandal involved the Watergate Hotel?
Which of the following was NOT a focus of muckraking journalism?
Which of the following was NOT a focus of muckraking journalism?
Which journalist is credited with the exposé of stock-market abuses and insurance fraud?
Which journalist is credited with the exposé of stock-market abuses and insurance fraud?
What event in 1906 significantly advanced the campaign for direct election of senators?
What event in 1906 significantly advanced the campaign for direct election of senators?
How did the articles written by David Graham Phillips impact the magazine Cosmopolitan?
How did the articles written by David Graham Phillips impact the magazine Cosmopolitan?
What term did Theodore Roosevelt use to describe sensationalist journalism like that of Phillips?
What term did Theodore Roosevelt use to describe sensationalist journalism like that of Phillips?
Why did certain southern senators initially block the direct election amendment?
Why did certain southern senators initially block the direct election amendment?
What role did muckrakers play in American society according to the provided content?
What role did muckrakers play in American society according to the provided content?
What is a significant consequence of the muckraker movement in the early 1900s?
What is a significant consequence of the muckraker movement in the early 1900s?
What was the public perception of muckrakers as articulated by Theodore Roosevelt?
What was the public perception of muckrakers as articulated by Theodore Roosevelt?
What was a major influence on the emergence of muckraking journalism?
What was a major influence on the emergence of muckraking journalism?
What was the primary focus of Upton Sinclair's work, 'The Jungle'?
What was the primary focus of Upton Sinclair's work, 'The Jungle'?
Which reformer is known for their exposé on Standard Oil?
Which reformer is known for their exposé on Standard Oil?
What major issue did John Spargo address in 'Bitter Cry of Children'?
What major issue did John Spargo address in 'Bitter Cry of Children'?
What was the purpose of the 'Treason of the Senate' series launched in 1906?
What was the purpose of the 'Treason of the Senate' series launched in 1906?
What significant change did Progressive Era reformers advocate for regarding senators?
What significant change did Progressive Era reformers advocate for regarding senators?
Which industry did Samuel Hopkins Adams focus on in his attacks?
Which industry did Samuel Hopkins Adams focus on in his attacks?
Ray Stannard Baker's work primarily addressed which social issue?
Ray Stannard Baker's work primarily addressed which social issue?
What tactic was increasingly used to influence the selection of U.S. senators by state legislatures in the post-Civil War era?
What tactic was increasingly used to influence the selection of U.S. senators by state legislatures in the post-Civil War era?
What is the primary focus of investigative journalism?
What is the primary focus of investigative journalism?
Which of the following terms is also known as watchdog journalism?
Which of the following terms is also known as watchdog journalism?
According to the concept of the fourth power, what role does the journalist play?
According to the concept of the fourth power, what role does the journalist play?
What challenge do investigative journalists face when uncovering information?
What challenge do investigative journalists face when uncovering information?
The decision-making dilemma faced by journalists when uncovering sensitive information involves which two considerations?
The decision-making dilemma faced by journalists when uncovering sensitive information involves which two considerations?
What historic events did investigative journalism significantly highlight?
What historic events did investigative journalism significantly highlight?
Which of the following is an example of a significant event in the history of investigative journalism?
Which of the following is an example of a significant event in the history of investigative journalism?
What does the Agenda-setting Theory suggest about media influence?
What does the Agenda-setting Theory suggest about media influence?
Which of the following best describes the subject matter of investigative journalism?
Which of the following best describes the subject matter of investigative journalism?
What is generally the goal of an investigative journalist?
What is generally the goal of an investigative journalist?
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Watchdog Journalism
Watchdog Journalism
Journalists who expose wrongdoing, aiming to inform the public and spark public demand for reforms, but not directly urging action.
Exposure Theory
Exposure Theory
The belief that exposing corruption and injustice will automatically lead to change and improvements.
Agenda-Building Theory
Agenda-Building Theory
The idea that journalists, the government, and citizens influence each other in forming public priorities.
Reformist Journalism
Reformist Journalism
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Early Muckrakers
Early Muckrakers
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Muckraker
Muckraker
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Criticism of Muckraking
Criticism of Muckraking
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Proponents of Muckraking
Proponents of Muckraking
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Investigative Journalism
Investigative Journalism
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Undisclosed Information in Investigative Journalism
Undisclosed Information in Investigative Journalism
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Secret Information in Politics
Secret Information in Politics
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Investigative Journalism Targets
Investigative Journalism Targets
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Ethical Dilemmas in Investigative Journalism
Ethical Dilemmas in Investigative Journalism
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Muckrakers in Investigative Journalism
Muckrakers in Investigative Journalism
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Agenda-Setting Theory in Investigative Journalism
Agenda-Setting Theory in Investigative Journalism
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Watergate Scandal and Investigative Journalism
Watergate Scandal and Investigative Journalism
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Importance of Investigative Reporting
Importance of Investigative Reporting
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Muckraking Journalism
Muckraking Journalism
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Yellow Journalism
Yellow Journalism
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Jim Crow Laws
Jim Crow Laws
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Direct Election of Senators
Direct Election of Senators
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Phillips' Cosmopolitan Series
Phillips' Cosmopolitan Series
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Appetite for News
Appetite for News
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Popular Magazines
Popular Magazines
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The Jungle
The Jungle
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Ida Tarbell's Standard Oil Exposés
Ida Tarbell's Standard Oil Exposés
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Bitter Cry of Children
Bitter Cry of Children
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Progressive Era Reform
Progressive Era Reform
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Treason of the Senate
Treason of the Senate
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Holding Power Accountable
Holding Power Accountable
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Power of Public Awareness
Power of Public Awareness
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The Shame of the Cities (1904)
The Shame of the Cities (1904)
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History of the Standard Oil Company (1904)
History of the Standard Oil Company (1904)
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The Jungle (1906)
The Jungle (1906)
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The Treason of the Senate (1906)
The Treason of the Senate (1906)
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Impact of Muckraking Journalism
Impact of Muckraking Journalism
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The Role of Investigative Journalism
The Role of Investigative Journalism
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Study Notes
Investigative Journalism/Reporting
- Investigative journalism is a form of journalism that involves deep investigation of a specific topic, often related to crime, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing.
- Often, subjects of such reporting want the details to remain undisclosed.
- It's also known as "watchdog journalism" or "accountability reporting."
Professional Definitions
- An investigative journalist's role is to uncover truths and identify discrepancies in available media.
- This work differs from similar activities of police, lawyers, auditors, and regulatory bodies as it's not legally restrained in its target and involves public exposure.
- This was stated by Hugo de Burgh, a British media theorist (2000).
- Another definition, by Steve Weinberg, a journalism professor at the University of Missouri, says investigative journalism involves reporting matters of importance to readers, viewers, and listeners through one's own initiative.
The Politician-Journalist Relation
- Politicians often provide as much information as possible to journalists because journalists connect them to their constituents.
- Conversely, journalists build rapport with politicians because they are a primary source of information.
- However, politicians frequently want to keep certain information secret.
- Investigative reporters are journalists who seek out this undisclosed information.
The Fourth Power
- Journalists, as the fourth power, are responsible for oversight of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, ensuring that processes adhere to ethical guidelines and laws.
- Investigative journalists primarily focus on uncovering corruption amongst political, business, and financial elites.
- Examples include cases involving abuse of power and misappropriation of public funds.
- Individuals involved in such matters often attempt to hide information by classifying documents.
Classified Documents
- When journalists uncover classified documents, they must carefully balance the importance of respecting confidentiality with the need to uphold public interest.
Journalism of Outrage
- Muckraking journalism (1690-1972) focused on exposing issues and revealing wrongdoing.
- The Watergate Scandal (1972-1974) significantly impacted investigative reporting.
Watchdogs and Muckrakers
- The agenda-setting theory of media suggests that the media's role is not to dictate opinions but to frame discussion topics that shape public policy.
- Journalists reveal misconduct, encouraging the public to demand reforms from the government, potentially leading to policy changes.
- The media, government, and citizens influence each other in an interconnected way. This influences public dialogue and potentially policy changes toward social justice, efficiency, or democracy.
Muckrakers
- Muckrakers were the pioneering journalists who exposed political misconduct, believing that exposing problems leads to their resolution
- They aimed to correct problems and influence public policy.
Theodore Roosevelt on Muckraking
- President Theodore Roosevelt criticized muckrakers initially for their misleading and disruptive impact, emphasizing their role as community destroyers, as opposed to constructive community organizers.
- However, proponents argued that revealing wrongdoing serves the American ideal of popular democracy.
Muckraker Definition
- Muckraker, according to Teddy Roosevelt in 1906, means a reform-minded journalist.
Famous Muckrakers and their Works
- Muckrakers like Helen Hunt Jackson, Lincoln Steffens, Upton Sinclair, Frank Norris, Ida Minerva Tarbell, John Spargo, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Samuel Hopkins Adams, Ray Stannard Baker, and David Graham Phillips played major roles in exposing corruption and wrongdoing in various aspects of American society during the Progressive Era.
D. G. Phillips: The Treason of the Senate
- A series of articles in Cosmopolitan magazine (1906) exposed alleged corruption of U.S. senators.
- The articles highlighted the involvement of wealthy corporations in corrupting the legislative process through financial influences on elected officials.
- The series strongly influenced the movement for direct election of senators, which eventually led to the Seventeenth Amendment.
1972 - The Watergate Scandal
- The Vietnam War and public opposition to it were key elements in the 1972 Watergate Scandal.
- The Pentagon Papers revealed by The New York Times and The Washington Post, and the Watergate Hotel and the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C. were central to the scandal.
- The scandal, involving the Nixon administration and related to the re-election, highlights the complexities and potential of investigative reporting. FBI, CIA, and the White House were all involved
Investigative Reporting
- Investigative reporting involves exposing corruption and wrongdoing amongst political, business, and financial elites.
- This type of reporting aims to publicly shame those responsible and pressure them to correct their actions.
- The ultimate goal is to change the corrupt system.
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This quiz explores the key concepts surrounding muckraking journalism, including its historical context, major figures, and the perceptions of journalists by politicians like Theodore Roosevelt. Delve into the significant reforms and the impact of muckrakers on public policy and democracy during their era.
