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Students write an article to inform readers about confidentiality with reporters, attempting to find local lawyers and journalists to explain the issues as they relate to them. Students research past cases and the status of the current bills in Congress.

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confidentiality, journalism, reporter rights, english language arts
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11th - Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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5 days
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