FACT: Or is it?
It seems like every time someone describes journalists, the word “unbiased” is thrown in there. If we’re being honest, though, nobody is unbiased. Even the best journalist in the world is biased. What...
View ArticleSeparation From Faction: easier said than done?
Journalists are supposed to be strictly loyal to their readers and to the truth. This is, in essence, the cardinal rule of journalism. Why then, do we have so many examples of reporters who are loyal...
View ArticlePassion in Journalism – group 6
Since we, as journalists, are trying to avoid the stereotype of being unfeeling robots who do not care about other people as long as we get the story, we have to admit that we have opinions and...
View ArticleThe Press is Watching
In class this week, while discussing the role of journalists as “watchdogs,” someone joked that there should be wristbands or rings that said “The Press is Watching” instead of “Jesus is Watching.”...
View ArticleHumanity in Journalism: Ethics
Always combating the stereotype of being an unfeeling snake, a journalist must have a set of guidelines for himself to ensure he is being fair and humane to his sources. Our job as reporters is not to...
View ArticleJournalism as a Public Forum
Since journalists offer a voice to the voiceless and expose corruption in society, it would only make sense for them to also offer a place for people to discuss the issues of the day with other people...
View ArticleDealing with faith- A How-To for Journalists
Religion. This little word has the power to start wars, prompt lawsuits and move people to action. It is one of the most controversial topics in life. David Waters, editor of The Washington Post’s “On...
View ArticleComprehensive and Proportional News
If one Googles “Kim Kardashian Divorce” 17,000,000 results pop up, including articles by Us Magazine, The Huffington Post, and an unbelievable site dedicated completely to the divorce. If surveyed, the...
View ArticleCelebrities and Journalists
In a world full of gossip, journalists often have to cover celebrity news. The media must be very careful how much attention they are giving these celebrities, as to not push out news that may be more...
View ArticleThe Evolving Journalist
Before I started this class, I really thought I knew what a professional journalist did. I was absolutely sure I wanted to go into journalism as a career and knew that I was cut out for it. Now that...
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