WATERGATE SCANDAL

Complete the following for this assignment:

• Step 1: Summarize the arguments made in each of the two articles regarding the conduct of President Nixon. How might each of the author’s views impact the reader’s understanding of the Watergate crisis?
• Step 2: Describe how the Watergate events changed American views toward politics and politicians. In your view, how did these events change the press coverage of politicians?
• Step 3: Speculate about how the Watergate event coverage might have been different (better or worse) in the age of social media and smartphones. Would it have lasted as long? Why or why not? Are these innovations in technology helpful or harmful to the way that people understand current events?

At least 2 credible sources are required for this assignment. Your sources should be cited using APA format; both in-text citations and references. Please use the CTU Undergraduate Writing Style Guide for assistance on APA formatting. Must be 3-4 pages long.

The articles that are to be used to write the paper are provided below.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/watergate/articles/050173-2.htm

Editorial: Watergate: The unfinished business is the link above

http://www.thecrimson.com/article/1974/5/14/in-defense-of-richard-nixon-pithe/

In defense of Richard Nixon link above

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