Evaluating an Attempt at Relevance: The Use of News Item Analysis in Introductory Sociology.

Unnithan, N. Prabha; Scheuble, Laurie K.

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ERIC Number: EJ286006

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Publication Date: 1983-Apr

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Evaluating an Attempt at Relevance: The Use of News Item Analysis in Introductory Sociology.

Unnithan, N. Prabha; Scheuble, Laurie K.

Teaching Sociology, v10 n3 p399-405 Apr 1983

A version of Tobin's framework for analyzing newspaper news items was used and evaluated in a college-level introductory sociology course. The results showed that students viewed the analysis assignment positively, increased their media consumption as a result of it, and found it a useful technique for applying sociological concepts. (Author/RM)

Descriptors: Educational Research, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Item Analysis, News Reporting, Newspapers, Relevance (Education), Sociology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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