Chapter 6: Newspapers

Take a look at the award that bears the namesake of Joseph Pulitzer: the Pulitzer Prize. The site provides complete details about this prestigious American journalism award, as well as the history of the award, past winners, and Pulitzer himself.

 

As the largest newspaper chain, Gannett is a powerful force in the newspaper industry. Browse through their site to get an understanding of their various holdings and the different branches of the company.

 

Even though the Christian Science Monitor has a national circulation, it may be the one national newspaper students have never taken a look at, or possibly even ever heard of. See how this paper differs from the other national and major metropolitan newspapers.

 

The Rocky Mountain News has built a strong reputation as a solid news provider. What makes the newspaper unique when compared to other metropolitan papers is the fact that it's a tabloid.

 

Visit the Washington Blade's Web site to get an understanding on how an alternative newspaper reports the news, and targets a very specialized audience at the same time.

 

The Pew Research Center for The People & The Press is a valuable source for media research. The function of this center is to examine the public's attitudes on the credibility and values being presented in the mass media.

 

Visit the Daniel Pearl Foundation site to see how the foundation is continuing to carry out his journalistic goals. The foundation's mission is "to promote cross-cultural understanding through journalism, music, and innovative communications."