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In the Papers

One day later
January 29, 1986
Daily newspapers carry the story of the Challenger disaster.
Newspaper Characteristics | |
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AUDIENCE: | General public |
AUTHOR: | Journalists |
TIMELINESS: | Provides the most up-to-date information available. Usually carries live reports of "What's happening now" with little time for analysis. |
CONTENT: | Depends upon importance of event. May include some off-the-cuff analysis, interviews with specialists, editorial opinions, and graphs and photographs. |
TYPE OF SOURCE: | Primary |
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