Health Care Journalism

From the Series Investigative Journalism that Inspired Change
  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 9
  • Reading Level: Grade 6

This timely book describes the details of three real case studies of investigative journalism about health care. Stories include journalists exposing wrongdoing by drug companies, neglect of dying patients in by hospice home-care providers, and lead-poisoning from drinking water in Flint, Michigan. Readers will gain an understanding of the research process, the ethical standards journalists must follow, and the perseverance required to confirm a story and affect change. Teacher's guide available.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 9
Reading Level Grade 6
Age Range 10 - 14
Dewey 070.4
Lexile 1080L
ATOS Reading Level 7.7
Guided Reading Level Z
Subjects Social Studies
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2019
Number of Pages 48
Dimensions 7.25 x 9.25
Graphics Full-color photographs
BISACS JNF060000, JNF053000, JNF024020
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Diane Dakers

Glossary of key words
Index
Informative sidebars
Table of contents
Full-color photographs