I'd say the people doing all the legwork are doing the research. Ted Koppel sitting there asking questions isn't.
There's a difference between an interview and doing research. Research usually implies looking at more than one source. At least that's what I learned in my research methods class in college. That was while ago, so maybe compiling a list is considered research now.
Sheesh!
ZetaAce
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Originally posted by Rain Man:
So if research is not compiling questions and expecting an answer, then would you say the news and newsprograms (Dateline, 20/20, 60 Minutes) are not research oriented? Is the only way to get research is to pick up a book or surf the net? Peter Jennings, Ted Koppel, Tom Brokaw, John Stossel, Jane Pauley, Stone Phillips are not researching information when they are INTERVIEWING somebody? Interviews (Interviews defined as compiling questions and expecting a response) are not considered research?
A little one-dimensional, if you ask me.
Rain Man
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