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Watson, Stuart. "From Nieman Reports: Watchdog reporting is a social activity, not the work of lone wolves." Nieman Journalism Lab. Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, 6 Jun. 2013. Web. 4 Feb. 2025.
APA
Watson, S. (2013, Jun. 6). From Nieman Reports: Watchdog reporting is a social activity, not the work of lone wolves. Nieman Journalism Lab. Retrieved February 4, 2025, from https://www.niemanlab.org/2013/06/from-nieman-reports-watchdog-reporting-is-a-social-activity-not-the-work-of-lone-wolves/
Chicago
Watson, Stuart. "From Nieman Reports: Watchdog reporting is a social activity, not the work of lone wolves." Nieman Journalism Lab. Last modified June 6, 2013. Accessed February 4, 2025. https://www.niemanlab.org/2013/06/from-nieman-reports-watchdog-reporting-is-a-social-activity-not-the-work-of-lone-wolves/.
Wikipedia
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