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Running Head Information Strategy

Identifying and Eliminating Bias: In the headline "Mayor Faces New Allegations in Latest Investigation," bias exists. This bias may be as a result of the mayor's political affiliation and the fact that he is seeking re-election. The investigators' report on the apartment’s condition has all been pointed at the mayor. The contributions of the apartment residents toward the rising condition of the apartments are not addressed. The fact that water still runs throughout the night, which can deposit various types of sediment, is not taken into account.

The report that the buildings where they live were poisoning their children was not ethical at all. Without bias, this message could be: "Ladies and gentlemen, it is apparent that the mayor's apartments, where most of us live, are faced with serious problems that have persisted over the years. The home conditions, the water we drink, as well as rising rent, are some of the problems we face." The mayor, through a mobile phone call, stated that most of the houses were in good condition before the residents settled there, and that they should repair them to maintain decent living conditions. He also noted that clean water runs throughout the day, and suggested buying storage cans for water to use in the morning when the water is dirty.

We informed him that the conditions were inadequate and that the situation posed a threat to children. We proposed that if there were no significant repairs underway, the rent should not increase. This would allow residents to use the money for repairs. He asked for our support in the upcoming elections. To increase the credibility of this story, I could first seek the mayor’s response to the various allegations made.

Furthermore, I would consider discussing the contributions of the residents toward the deteriorating situation. To adapt this message for the professors, I could use imagery portraying the initial conditions of the apartments and their present state. Videos showing the condition of the water in the morning and during the day could also be presented. For the new audience, I used “barazas” which reached every resident of the apartments.

Bullying in Schools (University Library vs News Aggregators)

The University Library and news aggregators are both sources of information, sharing similarities yet possessing distinct differences in accessibility and usability (Riley 180). Information retrieval from news aggregators is simpler compared to that from University Libraries. For instance, I quickly found information on bullying in schools via Google News, whereas retrieving information from the University Library took longer and required searching for books on the topic (Chowdhury and Monica 101).

Information from news aggregators is evidently easier to access, thus making them more frequently used by researchers. Research has been simplified with the help of news aggregators due to their easy access and up-to-date information (Croneis and Pat 234). For example, Yahoo News featured a recent story about a twelve-year-old girl who was arrested for bullying, and another about a student who committed suicide due to bullying. In contrast, I found an outdated article on bullying from the Cambridge University Library, which lacked recent examples.

Therefore, while I rely more on news aggregators, it is advisable to complement both sources when conducting research. Notably, bullying research conducted online offers benefits despite its challenges. The primary advantage of online resources is their potential to reach a larger audience, and they provide valuable information, not only for potential victims but also for their guardians, covering various forms of bullying, including emerging forms like cyberbullying (Mishna, 2012).

However, online bullying research also faces challenges. Technical literacy is often a barrier for authors attempting to publish their findings online. Moreover, securing information against hacking threats presents ongoing challenges (Mishna, 2012). Individuals increasingly favor the internet for information, and featuring bullying research in less-visited avenues may fail to reach diverse audiences (Gackenbach, 2007).

References

• Chowdhury, Sudatta, and Monica Landoni. "News aggregator services: user expectations and experience." Online Information Review.
• Croneis, Karen S., and Pat Henderson. "Electronic and digital librarian positions: A content analysis of announcements from 1990 through 2000." The Journal of Academic Librarianship.
• Riley, Cheryl A. "Libraries, aggregator databases, screen readers and clients with disabilities." Library Hi Tech.
• Gackenbach, J. (2007). Psychology and the internet: Intrapersonal, interpersonal, and transpersonal implications. Amsterdam: Elsevier/Academic Press.
• Mishna, F. (2012). Bullying: A guide to research, intervention, and prevention. New York: Oxford University Press.