moondancer Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > george, this is not the only thread bemoaning the > parlous condition of the Coop, you need to search > this site. > > Surely if you are a journalism student you will > have been taught/shown how to conduct your own > research and > apply critical thinking? otherwise we will be > doing your homework for you. > > This advice allows for the difference between an > objective and subjective viewpoint. > > thanks A vital part of conducting my own research is to quote from locals who have an opinion on the piece I'm writing about in order to construct a balanced piece. My own research surpasses just browsing the forum however it's a great way to find out the opinions of residents and users of local businesses Thanks.