2. Re-read the 4 bullet points that are recommendations for how the networks can improve their coverage on the economy. Number the recommendations in order of importance to you. Explain your choices.

3. Think about the points made below.  Based on the report from BusinessandMedia.org, do you think that the networks fulfilled their role as journalists in reporting on the stimulus plan? Explain your answer.

• The role of the media is to inform the public as honestly, fairly, and accurately as possible about news crucial to a democracy.
  [from law.duke.edu/shell/cite.pl?71+Law+&+Contemp.+Probs.+1+(autumn+2008)].
  
• Journalists are expected to strive to be fair and complete, and to tell an accurate and authentic story, one that reflects reality, not their own perception of it or anyone else's.
  The challenge for journalists is to report all significant viewpoints in a way that is fair to those involved and that also presents a complete and honest picture to the audience.
  [from america.gov/st/washfile-english/2006/April/20060420170904eaifas0.5565607.html.]
  
• Read the Society of Professional Journalists "Code of Ethics" at
  spj.org/pdf/ethicscode.pdf.