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Citizen Journalist Essay
Caterin L. Villar
November 27, 2011
English 102
Professor Rigney
Is Assuming the Role of Citizen Journalist worth the Risk?
Amateur journalism is becoming more and more popular everyday with the advancement of
technology. Newspapers across America have become so decimated by staff cutbacks that citizen
journalists are stepping in to fill the gap in covering the news. Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube are
only some of the free websites where users are connected with others and can share in an instant
what is happening in their side of the world. When the people formerly known as the audience
employ the press tools they have in their possession to inform one another, that's citizen journalism
(Rosen). Yulianti's article states...show more content...
Tunisia's Zine al–Abidine Ben was also ousted as a result of revolts formed from the reports from
private citizens. Social media is so powerful; the government of Malawi has shut down news
websites and social media networks including Twitter and Facebook to prevent suffering the same
fate as other dictatorship based governments. Cameroonian government has banned the use of social
media. In Uganda, the government temporarily closed social networks after threatening ISPs with
closure. The members of the current "Occupy Wall Street" movements use social media to organize
their political movement and gain members. Boudreau's article suggests "Occupy Wall Street has
spread around the country with keyboard–clicking quickness as participants tap into Twitter,
Facebook and microblogging site Tumblr to call Americans to the streets to protest what they see as
a broken global financial system. What would have taken months to unfold in a different era has
occurred in days and hours. The Economist magazine calls it America's first true social–media
uprising"(Broudreau). Revis article states "These citizen journalists fight to create a well–informed
public in which media also serves as moral education. This philosophy radically departs from
mainstream journalism, an overarching goal of which is to sell its product. Citizen journalism, on the
other hand, allows marginalized people to reclaim their voices, to tell their otherwise silenced stories
firsthand"
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World War I: Journalist Report
Throughout the ages there has always been to some extent some form of journalism. From World
War I with the use of radio and poster, to the more recent Iraq war where were we used more outlets
including the Internet. Though the means of acquiring this information can sometimes come at a
cost. To what extent shouldjournalist go to obtain the needed information to write such articles and
to report on events? Some say that journalist may get in the way or they may place themselves at
risk of injury or death. However, such reporting can cause people, on which it's targeting, to sway
in a particular direction. It is by this reporting that journalist combined with media can be a strong
political tool to gain favor by guiding the information to support their agenda. The dangers of
being a journalist can be very great. They can be in the middle of a warzone or just be the target of
those looking to silence those speaking out against them. One such example is Mexican journalists
who were killed by criminals. "Crime reporter Armando RodrГguez CarreГіn was gunned down in
his driveway in the Mexican border city of JuГЎrez...show more content...
Though much of this isn't because of bad reporting but because news stations pick events that are
interesting and grab user attention. Wall Street Journal editorial board member Bret Stephens
gives us a good description on why the media chooses to air bad news from Iraq "The basic
problem is the way news organizations assemble stories. You don't report on a dog that doesn't bite"
(qtd in Aday 146). So much of the good news gets sent to the backburner as more interesting news
makes
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Why Become A World-Class Journalist
Since a young age, I loved to read books and create stories. I recall a time when I could not read a
particularly challenging book in my preschool age, so I made up the story myself. I feel that I am
most content when I am at a keyboard, typing out an essay, or when I have a pen in my hand,
scribbling out a plot line. I learned that, with my obvious love for writing, I wanted to put it to use
and become a journalist. Being able to write is my salvation and allows me to have emotional
validation, especially if there is something particularly interesting to write about. Being able to
write creatively and structurally has been there for me whenever I was at my highest points or
lowest points. Words are my medium in which expression is possible and using that, I dream of
becoming a world class journalist. When I am not writing, orchestra is the organization where I
elicit most of my time. I am the Vice President of the orchestra council and I am often at the band
room, practicing what...show more content...
There was once a time that I was offered a decision: quit orchestra and save myself a great deal of
stress or continue it and see where it would take me. At the time, a lot had been going on in terms
of our director being upset at everyone in band and orchestra and the students all feeling
overwhelmed by the pressure of having so much expected out of them. I myself was feeling
incredibly distressed and on the brink of emotional insanity so someone close to me suggested what
should have probably the simplest solution: quit orchestra. My first answer to that was to stay,
which was also my second answer and my last answer. The decision of quitting orchestra was a
no–brainer to me because I joined the group knowing how much craziness would be involved. I
could not quit knowing that I was leaving something so important to my identity behind. So I
continued and in the year since that had happened, I have not come to regret my
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Journalism And Culture Of Journalism
Journalism and culture are dominant, impactful pillars of society, sharing an inextricable
relationship. Yet, the extent and influence of this relationship resists absolute categorisation, given
its symbiotic nature, and fluid parameters. To assert journalism exclusively or exhaustively reflects
culture would be flawed, as systemic social, political, and financial factors also shape cultural
definitions. Equally, to posit journalism does not impact cultural perceptions would be erroneous, due
to journalism's agenda–setting role. Additionally, the pluralistic, contradictory cultural landscape
dictates relationships between journalism and culture are innately elusive. Realistically, definitions of
this relationship can be neither absolute, nor finite, but instead must develop alongside cultural
evolutions, recognising underlying nuances. Accordingly, this essay aims to demonstrate that, while
journalism does express a culture in which it resides, it does not representatively express the entire
culture in which it resides. Instead, journalistic cultural expressions overwhelmingly reinforce
dominant, male–centric cultures, from which journalism benefits, and to which it contributes. Thus,
rather than wholly expressing cultures, journalism expresses a dominant culture, thereby
undermining and underrepresenting marginalised sub–cultures, and representing narrow fragments
of broader cultures.
To substantiate these claims, three overarching topics will be addressed. Firstly,
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Citizen Journalism Essay
Citizen journalism is the concept of average citizens playing an active role in the media. Blogging,
social networks and participatory news sites have helped to contribute to the growth of citizen
journalism. The idea of reporting instantly from any place at any time has grown to become a key
tool in journalism today.
A blog is a regular informal entry by an individual commenting on news stories or describing an
event. They can range in any topic from fashion to politics. A blogger can remove or add an entry
at any time with the use of the internet. Also bloggers do not have any editing or boundaries when it
comes to their pieces. Many newspapers have embraced the idea and use it as a tool to gain
perspective and gather information.
In...show more content...
Blogs cover more than the traditional news stories of crime and politics they go as far to cover
fashion, sports, hobbies and home and gardening. This is another reason why they are so popular.
Bloggers tend to reach out to a specific audience and make it easier to grasp the attention. They
want to relate to people specifically because a traditional press focuses on a broader audience.
Discovered by the Technorati State of the Blogosphere 2010 there has been a significant growth in
mobile blogging. Twenty five percent of bloggers are already engaged in mobile blogging and 40
percent of bloggers who use smart phones said that it changed the way they blog because it
encourages them to post shorter, more spontaneous posts.
Mom and women bloggers are another increasing trend in blogging today. Most of them blog
about brands and gender related issues. Most people see the mom blog as a way to get advice on
every day things such as family and cooking. It also is convenient because moms can stay at home
and blog. Women bloggers focus on their audience by publicizing major gender related issues and
advocating for equality. Igniting the interest of politicians, companies and the media to harness the
buying and voting power, women and mom bloggers are more popular than ever.
The changes of blogging are creating a positive medium not only for readers but for journalism as a
whole. It gives a different perspective on issues and also gives all issues a
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Becoming A Journalist
"Hi Mr. Kraus" I said. "Do you know what instrument i'm gonna play" "Well we have limited supply"
Mr.Kruas said"It also depends on what you have on your paper" "Well my first option is saxophone"
"We ran out of saxophones" "My second option is clarinet" "Lucky you, we have 5 more in the
band room" "Then clarinet it is" That was the day I became a clarinetist.
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The Importance Of Journalism
As a vital outlet for information, journalism is one of the most crucial tools that people are afforded.
However, journalism is trending in the wrong direction, as journalists feed readers low–quality
stories, and completely abandon the ideals that made journalism irreplaceable. In order to regain its
standing and respect within society, journalism must adhere to the SPJ Code of Ethics. If journalists
continue to desert the standards that allow it to be so respected, it will eventually regress to a point
where it is no longer a necessity. Neglecting these rules leads to inaccurate stories, along with bias
and false information. "The Edelman Trust...has seen public confidence drop to all–time lows,"
(Gilmore 2). The distrust around journalism grows daily, as readers acknowledge that the way
stories are written and how they are being reported is not proper or ethical. Journalists are supplied
with the tools and ability to create news in an ethical way, but it is the job of these reporters to take
advantage of this, and distinguish themselves from the current state of journalism.
Perhaps the biggest reason journalism needs change is the fact that there is no longer a focus to
report the truth, subsequently leading to inaccurate news. It has become more common for
journalists and the companies they work for to push the stories that draw the largest crowd, even
going so far as to distort stories to make them appear more fascinating. "Some of these platforms
encourage clickbait,"
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The Career As A Journalist
As a child, when asked what career I would like to pursue I would have answered "Author"
because of my deep respect for those who could eloquently format thoughts onto paper. I now seek a
career as a journalist because that literary skill is combined with the opportunity to create a lasting
impact in the world. Journalists are given authority over the presentation of our news and, through
this, help to guide the minds and culture of our society toward responsible stewardship of global
resources. Journalism would provide me with the opportunity to explore real problems and meet
interesting people, then tell the world about them as a trusted informant. This would make me the
first step in solving some of the challenges that face us in the future, because people can't hold an
opinion on something they know nothing about.
Beyond any of this, in the three years I have been working on my student newspaper, I've found
journalistic writing to be something that I love. Writing is something that has always challenged me.
Unlike math, which is formulaic and nothing more than a variation or combination of puzzle pieces,
writing has the ability to change over time and for each individual. The written word has teeth; it
can spark change or prompt discussion as easily as it can entertain. This inexplicable and wild nature
of the twenty–six characters jammed together in endless rows of possibility is enthralling, and I
welcome the challenge presented by a career shaped around words.
I
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My Interest In Journalism
My interest in journalism starts not only from my passion for reading and writing, but from my
personality; I like to be aware of what's happening around me. Journalists never fail to update me,
and the world, of current events: it is a constant stream of information to the public. Journalism
covers a vast variety of subjects like current events and sports to the Kardashians and dogs who
sing. Journalists are able to take any story and give it to the people; they allow people to see
international problems and provide them with possible answers.
"These insights and abilities to construct, codify, and communicate stories stirs my interest in
journalism." Or if you are wanting to reference your own "things" you could say something like,
"Journalism's effects on me and my own potential to affect others through my work drives me to
pursue the journalism field." This is one thing that excites me about journalism: the potential of my
own work, and the knowledge I obtain suddenly available to the public.
As a child, storytelling opened a new world of imagination, this eventually sparked my interest in
journalism. Listening to and observing my teacher read each line, it was magical to me. Now,
reading a mixture of newspapers and articles about world events has intensified my thoughts of
international events and the public domain. BBC and Daily Mail, two of my favorite news stations,
are two major news broadcasters that report everyday world problems. These UK–based stations have
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The Role of a Journalist
Role of Journalist Australian writer/journalist Karl Karus said it best when he said, "corruption is
worse than prostitution. The latter might endanger the morals of an individual, the former invariably
endangers the morals of the entire country." For decades, the United States has been one the most
notable countries to come under fire with reports of government corruption. During the dawn of the
new millennium the Transparency Corruption began to publish their Corruption Perceptions Index
(CPI), a culmination of assessments and opinion surveys by experts which rank countries based on
their perceived corruption. In 2012, the U.S ranked 19 out of 174 countries. Its often questioned
how this report would vary had it been published decades before when whistle blowers and
journalist were striving to shed light onto government corruption in the 50s , 60s, and 70s.
Throughout the history of the United States its been the responsibility of journalist and whistle
blowers to report dishonesty and injustice created by those in power. In a letter to Virginia statesman
Edward Carrington, President Thomas Jefferson shared his views on the press and government.
"The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to
keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without
newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the
latter." Its been this
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My Career Plans As A Journalist
Abstract This paper is to discuss my career plans as a journalist both here in the United States and
around the world. I have decided to be a news reporter. First things first, I will describe what
journalists do. By describing the different roles, this paper will be addressing tasks and work
environment of journalists. After that, I will give a synopsis about working in the media. I will
explain my career goals and explain the history of journalism. It will further explain reasons why I
have chosen to be a journalist. Next, I will list all the necessary requirements on what its takes to
be successful in this field. These requirements will include education, experience, and secondary
activities. I will elaborate on the experiences I have so far. Additionally, I will provide other
information on courses that one can take to achieve that success; such as the best schools to
attend, majors and minors that would further help them on this road to become a successful news
journalist. Then, I will discuss the median pay statistics. My personal plan will include what I
want as a journalist after graduation. I will also explain how I believe the media can help change
their viewer's minds when reporting on Africa. Lastly, I will state my backup plan(s) if new life
events send me on a different path to prolong my career goal. I will close with my final thoughts on
my career and how becoming an established news journalist have not been easy, but if I continue to
keep my mind on the
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Social Media And Its Impact On Journalism
Social media has had a huge impact on the way that journalism is practiced and the way that the
general public perceive news in the present day.
This dissertation aims to identify and explore the use of the different social media platforms,
focusing on the impact that the rise of social media has had on journalism practices. In addition, this
paper will examine the public's responses to the news that they receive through social media
platforms. Examples of social media platforms that this dissertation will include are; 'Twitter',
'Facebook' and 'YouTube' as scholars claim that these are the most frequently used sites in the 21st
century.
This research has been conducted due to the fact that some researchers have claimed that
"journalism is dying" whilst others have argued that "journalism is not dying but is simply
evolving" (Blatchford: 2014). This has been a much contested debate triggered by the decline of
news circulation from traditional news sources i.e. newspapers, television and radio together with
the technological advances of the internet and social media (Cub Reporters: 2010). This has raised
many questions and firstly, this dissertation will assess whether the rise of social media has led to
the decline of news circulation from traditional news sources. Secondly, this paper will look at what
the advantages and disadvantages of using social media as a news distributor are for professional
journalists and the general public. Lastly, this study aims to investigate
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Why Is Journalism Important? Essay
Why is journalism important? With the reference to the literature, critically assess the role of
journalism in a democratic society.
The responsibility of the awkward question has to be asked by someone and the journalist is the one
who craves this duty. They are the ones who grab the challenge with both hands and seek for the
truth. This is the essence of journalism and why it matters so much to free society. It's offerings of
informative answers in plain English make it accessible to all. In a democracy where politicians
believe their own spin and freely offer their viewpoint on current issues it is crucial for journalists
to actively seek information and knock on closed doors to reveal what is really happening.
However, this applies...show more content...
Journalism is also required to scrutinise government and big business. In his book The Universal
Journalist (2007) David Randell says that good reporters should: "...afflict the comfortable" and
"scrutinise the action and inaction of governments, elected representatives and public services." In
the case of government it is critical they are held to account for their actions so that they are
reminded of who's interests they are meant to represent. In many cases journalism applies restraints
on government. By alerting people to various amendments and bills that are planned for discussion
in the houses of government public opinion can be expressed in favour or opposition and limit the
actions of those in power as well as dictate policy in many cases. This is one of the reasons that
journalism is known as the Fourth Estate. Due to the power it wields the collective nature of
journalists is ranked after the institutions of Lord Spiritual (Clergymen of the House of Lords), Lords
Temporal (Life peers of the House of Lords) and Commons (MPs in the House of Commons). Lord
Macaulay, a nineteenth century poet and politician, said on the matter: "The gallery in which
reporters sit has become a fourth estate of the realm." (Cole.P. 2005.)
As many members of the public are not permitted, or just do not have the time to sit in Parliament,
attend council meetings or listen to committee reports they must rely on the media to communicate
the facts to them. Looking at business the
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Reflection On Journalism
Taking the J1010 course offered many different perspectives of the journalism profession that I did
not know beforehand. Based on the materials presented in class and in the online lessons this
semester, my current career interests have changed compared to my interests at the beginning of the
semester. There were many lectures in this course that were interesting to me. In particular, a lecture
that stands out in my mind from taking this course is Professor Brian Kratzer's photojournalism
lecture. Prior to this class, I had never considered myself taking on a job dealing with the graphic or
design portion of journalism; I had always pictured myself strictly taking part in the writing aspect of
the profession. Professor Kratzer's lecture inspired me to consider branching out into
photojournalism classes next year, and to also imagine myself having a job focused on
photojournalism. I have always known that pictures are a major part of journalism, but seeing the
examples of pictures his past students had taken increased my interest on the subject. What initially
draws me to photojournalism is the fact that story–telling is still attainable and just as effective
through pictures. I still want to be involved with the writing process somehow in a future job, but
photojournalism is now an interest area that I am strongly considering. I am also planning on
minoring in art, so merging journalism and art would be helpful when seeking out a more artistic job
in the field. Another
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A Journalist's Audience Essay
There are many different types of articles: newspaper articles, journal articles, editorial articles,
research articles. Each one of these articles target a different audience. The authors takes into
account who will be reading their article and how much knowledge he or she has on the topic being
discussed. The style of each of these articles depends on the audience. The comprehensibility of a
newspaper article will be much greater than a research journal article written by a scientist. The
audience has a large impact on the style, structure, word choice, credibility and understanding of
different articles. When comparing different articles, a reader must read the articles with an unbiased
understanding. Newspaper and magazine...show more content...
The summary identified that there had been a discovery of a "speed gene" in thoroughbred racing
horses. "The identification of the 'speed gene' is the first known characterization of a gene
contributing to a specific athletic trait in thoroughbred horses and has the potential to transform
decision–making processes in the global bloodstock industry" (Science Daily). The summary of
both the lab report and the newspaper article is summed up in this direct quote. The verbiage of
this quote is very easy to understand and gives the audience it is appealing to a very good
introduction to the newspaper article. The discovery of this athletic gene could change the entire
thoroughbred racing community. Trainers and breeders now "can optimize their purchasing and
training decisions and better target suitable races for their horses" (Science Daily). The language
of this article is very understandable and can be understood. The style is also very smooth and
creates a very flowing story with the word choice. "This research was the first academic program in
the world to apply novel genomics technologies to identify genetic contributions to racing
performance in thoroughbred horses and was funded by the Science Foundation Ireland" (Science
Daily). This
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Journalistic Responsibility and the Media
"... Public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of
the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive
account of events and issues. Conscientious journalists from all media and specialties strive to serve
the public with thoroughness and honesty. Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist's
credibility." Gary Deen. In Journalism, honesty and truth are the key points. It is the journalist's duty
to incorporate those points in his or her writings. The information that we receive from listening to
the news on the radio, reading the newspaper, or watching local news are all considered a form
...show more content...
Only 29% of Americans say that online news generally gets the facts straight, while 63% say that
news stories are often inaccurate. Compare this to 1985, when 55% of consumers said news stories
were accurate, with only 34% saying they were inaccurate. (journalistics.com)That's a significant
shift in how we feel about the quality of news reporting these days. Why are we seeing a significant
shift about the quality of information that we are getting these days?
Getting our news from a trusted source is very important, even though there are many ways to do
so, the television news remains the most dominate source in which people get their news from. A
survey was done showing that 71% of the people get most of their national and international news
from T.V., about 35% get most of their news on the Internet, while 33% cite newspapers. (Pew
Research Center)
If there has ever been a time for new journalism business models to step up to the plate and provide
more objective, trustworthy and unbiased reporting, it's now. Why? Because people are getting their
information from an unofficial, inaccurate place and unwilling to pay money to buy the newspaper
and get official and accurate news. People prefer to go online and get their news for free rather than
buying the newspaper and spending money on news. As mentioned before and according to the
study that was done, 27% of
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In a contemporary society, the role of journalism is a varied one that covers many different aspects
of people's lives. As more and more outlets spring up around the world, many more stories are able
to be covered by different outlets, and this means that journalism takes on a more and more
important role in a contemporary society. Much of our lives centre on political and social
happenings, and journalistic outlets are the public's way of finding all the information on these event.
Journalism also provides us with a way of finding out which of these stories are important and
deserve our attention, and which stories can be ignored. The important role of journalism can be
well observed in the recent coverage of the Trans–Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) in both
New Zealand and around the world. This is a ground breaking economic deal, and holds a great
deal of importance for the 800 million citizens of the countries involved, as well as the rest of the
world. With worldwide coverage of this deal, it is inevitable that different types of reporting
occurs, and that different outlets will provide different accounts. With so many different journalism
outlets around the world and locally, many have to have a way of standing out from the crowd.
This means that some extremely different coverage of very similar stories can occur. However it
can also simply be down to different ownership, differing political views, and different
socio–economic environments. Two outlets with
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Essay on journalism
A journalist is someone who works in the news gathering business, such as a
photographer, editor or reporter. Journalism is all around us. It dominates television and
surrounds us in the vast publishing industry of popularization. Journalism influence our
perspectives on issues concerning us. In other words, its undeniable that journalism has
a deep impact on our lives.
There are two sides to journalism – good journalism and bad journalism.
According to K. Minogue, the journalist has the power to mould the information they receive into
"propaganda" or they could just report the news with additions of both side of the story. Journalism
could even cause a political uproar like uncovering the Watergate scandal that forced...show more
content...
A dishonest journalist would face
charges by the court.
Being independent would mean that there is no government influence in the media.
The Singapore Press Holding (SPH), the leading newspaper publisher in
Singapore, is a private holding company. However, the Singapore government has a
system of controlling every media outlet through annual licensing requirements. Several
foreign news organizations have been fined in Singapore like The Economist magazine.
It seems to Bill Kovach, a journalist and writer for forty years and the founding director of the
Committee of Concerned Journalists and its programs that the government and journalism work hand
in hand together. He states,
Without journalism, without a steady, reliable flow of independent information without which the
creation, care and continuation of a public opinion would not be possible – self government would
disappear. Journalism and self government will rise or fall together. ( Kovach B , 2002 )
Thus, I believe that the publishers in Singapore should not a be totally independent of the
government as through journalism, it would help to increase understanding between the government
and the public.
Defending the principle of tight regulation of the media, at a meeting with journalists in December
(2004), Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore Minister Mentor, said,
The role of journalists in Singapore is that of contributing to the nation's development and is not
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The Skills of a Great Journalist Essay
The stories in which journalists report, create conversations at dinner with family, or a topic at the
pub with friends. Without journalism, what would we know? It is because of journalists we can
know what is happening on the other side of the world, in the comfort of our living rooms. As
journalists we are watchdogs for the public, we represent the absent, and answer all their questions.
Journalists over time develop their skills of spotting what will make good news. When finding my
own news stories, I struggled to find stories that an audience would find interesting. When reporting
news it often falls into categories (Harcup, 2009, P43). This list helped me to look at the different
categories, which is considered news. However, I...show more content...
In relation to Leveson's quote, we report stories so our audience can see what is happening
around the world. Yet, how can we speak for those who will not speak to us. It would be unethical
to assume opinions, this is why we use vox pops to gather a range of opinions. It is often said that
journalists are one of the least trusted professions. "A typical poll of more than 2000 adults in
2006 found just 19 per cent saying they trusted journalists to tell the truth" (Harcup, 2009, P3).
Looking back at Leveson's quote, he states that we are 'critical witnesses to the events'. I question
how we can be critical witnesses, if our audience do not completely believe what we are saying. I
believe the News Intertational phone hacking scandal plays a role in our trust with the public. I
soon developed the knowledge that news is written in short sentences and short paragraphs.
Journalists use short sentences in order to make the news more readable to some of the public.
However, sentences are becoming shorter than they used to be (Hicks, 2007, P63). Most news
stories use the 'inverted pyramid' to report stories. This means telling the most important information
first, in order to grab your readers attention. News is written this way in order to bring people up to
date. When new information is added, readers are able to read it first. The introduction is the most
important part of the story. Your introduction
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The Pros And Cons Of Journalism
Journalism is the type of writing that investigates and includes lots of research of good and bad
stories and some events. Journalists tend to write news stories that people should know about and
haven't already heard. Journalism comes in different categories; some are reporters, writers, editors,
and photographers. People who tend to like journalism are those who love language and enjoy
writing and reading, are called journalist; they work as reporters at newspapers, magazines,
websites, TV stations, and radio stations. Good journalists love to read and want to find out what
is going on around them and the world. They write short and long stories as they must write true
stories. Journalists write stories that are from real people and they make the stories real too.
People are not interested in reading newspapers now as much as they used to long time ago.
These days' people carry news on their iPods, cell phones, laptops, and more. They can even watch
them on TV. A long time ago people knew the news through newspapers or the rich would have a
radio which was the only way to know what is going in the world, but now news is everywhere.
There are lots requirements needed to get into the program called journalism, how long it takes to
be a journalist, and beneficial to public and themselves. Unfortunately, high school course needed
to get prepared and ready for the career. When a person knows what career she going into when she
still in law school, she can get ready. So by the
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Journalist Essay

  • 1. Citizen Journalist Essay Caterin L. Villar November 27, 2011 English 102 Professor Rigney Is Assuming the Role of Citizen Journalist worth the Risk? Amateur journalism is becoming more and more popular everyday with the advancement of technology. Newspapers across America have become so decimated by staff cutbacks that citizen journalists are stepping in to fill the gap in covering the news. Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube are only some of the free websites where users are connected with others and can share in an instant what is happening in their side of the world. When the people formerly known as the audience employ the press tools they have in their possession to inform one another, that's citizen journalism (Rosen). Yulianti's article states...show more content... Tunisia's Zine al–Abidine Ben was also ousted as a result of revolts formed from the reports from private citizens. Social media is so powerful; the government of Malawi has shut down news websites and social media networks including Twitter and Facebook to prevent suffering the same fate as other dictatorship based governments. Cameroonian government has banned the use of social media. In Uganda, the government temporarily closed social networks after threatening ISPs with closure. The members of the current "Occupy Wall Street" movements use social media to organize their political movement and gain members. Boudreau's article suggests "Occupy Wall Street has spread around the country with keyboard–clicking quickness as participants tap into Twitter, Facebook and microblogging site Tumblr to call Americans to the streets to protest what they see as a broken global financial system. What would have taken months to unfold in a different era has occurred in days and hours. The Economist magazine calls it America's first true social–media uprising"(Broudreau). Revis article states "These citizen journalists fight to create a well–informed public in which media also serves as moral education. This philosophy radically departs from mainstream journalism, an overarching goal of which is to sell its product. Citizen journalism, on the other hand, allows marginalized people to reclaim their voices, to tell their otherwise silenced stories firsthand" Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 2. World War I: Journalist Report Throughout the ages there has always been to some extent some form of journalism. From World War I with the use of radio and poster, to the more recent Iraq war where were we used more outlets including the Internet. Though the means of acquiring this information can sometimes come at a cost. To what extent shouldjournalist go to obtain the needed information to write such articles and to report on events? Some say that journalist may get in the way or they may place themselves at risk of injury or death. However, such reporting can cause people, on which it's targeting, to sway in a particular direction. It is by this reporting that journalist combined with media can be a strong political tool to gain favor by guiding the information to support their agenda. The dangers of being a journalist can be very great. They can be in the middle of a warzone or just be the target of those looking to silence those speaking out against them. One such example is Mexican journalists who were killed by criminals. "Crime reporter Armando RodrГguez CarreГіn was gunned down in his driveway in the Mexican border city of JuГЎrez...show more content... Though much of this isn't because of bad reporting but because news stations pick events that are interesting and grab user attention. Wall Street Journal editorial board member Bret Stephens gives us a good description on why the media chooses to air bad news from Iraq "The basic problem is the way news organizations assemble stories. You don't report on a dog that doesn't bite" (qtd in Aday 146). So much of the good news gets sent to the backburner as more interesting news makes Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 3. Why Become A World-Class Journalist Since a young age, I loved to read books and create stories. I recall a time when I could not read a particularly challenging book in my preschool age, so I made up the story myself. I feel that I am most content when I am at a keyboard, typing out an essay, or when I have a pen in my hand, scribbling out a plot line. I learned that, with my obvious love for writing, I wanted to put it to use and become a journalist. Being able to write is my salvation and allows me to have emotional validation, especially if there is something particularly interesting to write about. Being able to write creatively and structurally has been there for me whenever I was at my highest points or lowest points. Words are my medium in which expression is possible and using that, I dream of becoming a world class journalist. When I am not writing, orchestra is the organization where I elicit most of my time. I am the Vice President of the orchestra council and I am often at the band room, practicing what...show more content... There was once a time that I was offered a decision: quit orchestra and save myself a great deal of stress or continue it and see where it would take me. At the time, a lot had been going on in terms of our director being upset at everyone in band and orchestra and the students all feeling overwhelmed by the pressure of having so much expected out of them. I myself was feeling incredibly distressed and on the brink of emotional insanity so someone close to me suggested what should have probably the simplest solution: quit orchestra. My first answer to that was to stay, which was also my second answer and my last answer. The decision of quitting orchestra was a no–brainer to me because I joined the group knowing how much craziness would be involved. I could not quit knowing that I was leaving something so important to my identity behind. So I continued and in the year since that had happened, I have not come to regret my Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 4. Journalism And Culture Of Journalism Journalism and culture are dominant, impactful pillars of society, sharing an inextricable relationship. Yet, the extent and influence of this relationship resists absolute categorisation, given its symbiotic nature, and fluid parameters. To assert journalism exclusively or exhaustively reflects culture would be flawed, as systemic social, political, and financial factors also shape cultural definitions. Equally, to posit journalism does not impact cultural perceptions would be erroneous, due to journalism's agenda–setting role. Additionally, the pluralistic, contradictory cultural landscape dictates relationships between journalism and culture are innately elusive. Realistically, definitions of this relationship can be neither absolute, nor finite, but instead must develop alongside cultural evolutions, recognising underlying nuances. Accordingly, this essay aims to demonstrate that, while journalism does express a culture in which it resides, it does not representatively express the entire culture in which it resides. Instead, journalistic cultural expressions overwhelmingly reinforce dominant, male–centric cultures, from which journalism benefits, and to which it contributes. Thus, rather than wholly expressing cultures, journalism expresses a dominant culture, thereby undermining and underrepresenting marginalised sub–cultures, and representing narrow fragments of broader cultures. To substantiate these claims, three overarching topics will be addressed. Firstly, Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 5. Citizen Journalism Essay Citizen journalism is the concept of average citizens playing an active role in the media. Blogging, social networks and participatory news sites have helped to contribute to the growth of citizen journalism. The idea of reporting instantly from any place at any time has grown to become a key tool in journalism today. A blog is a regular informal entry by an individual commenting on news stories or describing an event. They can range in any topic from fashion to politics. A blogger can remove or add an entry at any time with the use of the internet. Also bloggers do not have any editing or boundaries when it comes to their pieces. Many newspapers have embraced the idea and use it as a tool to gain perspective and gather information. In...show more content... Blogs cover more than the traditional news stories of crime and politics they go as far to cover fashion, sports, hobbies and home and gardening. This is another reason why they are so popular. Bloggers tend to reach out to a specific audience and make it easier to grasp the attention. They want to relate to people specifically because a traditional press focuses on a broader audience. Discovered by the Technorati State of the Blogosphere 2010 there has been a significant growth in mobile blogging. Twenty five percent of bloggers are already engaged in mobile blogging and 40 percent of bloggers who use smart phones said that it changed the way they blog because it encourages them to post shorter, more spontaneous posts. Mom and women bloggers are another increasing trend in blogging today. Most of them blog about brands and gender related issues. Most people see the mom blog as a way to get advice on every day things such as family and cooking. It also is convenient because moms can stay at home and blog. Women bloggers focus on their audience by publicizing major gender related issues and advocating for equality. Igniting the interest of politicians, companies and the media to harness the buying and voting power, women and mom bloggers are more popular than ever. The changes of blogging are creating a positive medium not only for readers but for journalism as a whole. It gives a different perspective on issues and also gives all issues a Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 6. Becoming A Journalist "Hi Mr. Kraus" I said. "Do you know what instrument i'm gonna play" "Well we have limited supply" Mr.Kruas said"It also depends on what you have on your paper" "Well my first option is saxophone" "We ran out of saxophones" "My second option is clarinet" "Lucky you, we have 5 more in the band room" "Then clarinet it is" That was the day I became a clarinetist. Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 7. The Importance Of Journalism As a vital outlet for information, journalism is one of the most crucial tools that people are afforded. However, journalism is trending in the wrong direction, as journalists feed readers low–quality stories, and completely abandon the ideals that made journalism irreplaceable. In order to regain its standing and respect within society, journalism must adhere to the SPJ Code of Ethics. If journalists continue to desert the standards that allow it to be so respected, it will eventually regress to a point where it is no longer a necessity. Neglecting these rules leads to inaccurate stories, along with bias and false information. "The Edelman Trust...has seen public confidence drop to all–time lows," (Gilmore 2). The distrust around journalism grows daily, as readers acknowledge that the way stories are written and how they are being reported is not proper or ethical. Journalists are supplied with the tools and ability to create news in an ethical way, but it is the job of these reporters to take advantage of this, and distinguish themselves from the current state of journalism. Perhaps the biggest reason journalism needs change is the fact that there is no longer a focus to report the truth, subsequently leading to inaccurate news. It has become more common for journalists and the companies they work for to push the stories that draw the largest crowd, even going so far as to distort stories to make them appear more fascinating. "Some of these platforms encourage clickbait," Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 8. The Career As A Journalist As a child, when asked what career I would like to pursue I would have answered "Author" because of my deep respect for those who could eloquently format thoughts onto paper. I now seek a career as a journalist because that literary skill is combined with the opportunity to create a lasting impact in the world. Journalists are given authority over the presentation of our news and, through this, help to guide the minds and culture of our society toward responsible stewardship of global resources. Journalism would provide me with the opportunity to explore real problems and meet interesting people, then tell the world about them as a trusted informant. This would make me the first step in solving some of the challenges that face us in the future, because people can't hold an opinion on something they know nothing about. Beyond any of this, in the three years I have been working on my student newspaper, I've found journalistic writing to be something that I love. Writing is something that has always challenged me. Unlike math, which is formulaic and nothing more than a variation or combination of puzzle pieces, writing has the ability to change over time and for each individual. The written word has teeth; it can spark change or prompt discussion as easily as it can entertain. This inexplicable and wild nature of the twenty–six characters jammed together in endless rows of possibility is enthralling, and I welcome the challenge presented by a career shaped around words. I Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 9. My Interest In Journalism My interest in journalism starts not only from my passion for reading and writing, but from my personality; I like to be aware of what's happening around me. Journalists never fail to update me, and the world, of current events: it is a constant stream of information to the public. Journalism covers a vast variety of subjects like current events and sports to the Kardashians and dogs who sing. Journalists are able to take any story and give it to the people; they allow people to see international problems and provide them with possible answers. "These insights and abilities to construct, codify, and communicate stories stirs my interest in journalism." Or if you are wanting to reference your own "things" you could say something like, "Journalism's effects on me and my own potential to affect others through my work drives me to pursue the journalism field." This is one thing that excites me about journalism: the potential of my own work, and the knowledge I obtain suddenly available to the public. As a child, storytelling opened a new world of imagination, this eventually sparked my interest in journalism. Listening to and observing my teacher read each line, it was magical to me. Now, reading a mixture of newspapers and articles about world events has intensified my thoughts of international events and the public domain. BBC and Daily Mail, two of my favorite news stations, are two major news broadcasters that report everyday world problems. These UK–based stations have Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 10. The Role of a Journalist Role of Journalist Australian writer/journalist Karl Karus said it best when he said, "corruption is worse than prostitution. The latter might endanger the morals of an individual, the former invariably endangers the morals of the entire country." For decades, the United States has been one the most notable countries to come under fire with reports of government corruption. During the dawn of the new millennium the Transparency Corruption began to publish their Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), a culmination of assessments and opinion surveys by experts which rank countries based on their perceived corruption. In 2012, the U.S ranked 19 out of 174 countries. Its often questioned how this report would vary had it been published decades before when whistle blowers and journalist were striving to shed light onto government corruption in the 50s , 60s, and 70s. Throughout the history of the United States its been the responsibility of journalist and whistle blowers to report dishonesty and injustice created by those in power. In a letter to Virginia statesman Edward Carrington, President Thomas Jefferson shared his views on the press and government. "The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter." Its been this Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 11. My Career Plans As A Journalist Abstract This paper is to discuss my career plans as a journalist both here in the United States and around the world. I have decided to be a news reporter. First things first, I will describe what journalists do. By describing the different roles, this paper will be addressing tasks and work environment of journalists. After that, I will give a synopsis about working in the media. I will explain my career goals and explain the history of journalism. It will further explain reasons why I have chosen to be a journalist. Next, I will list all the necessary requirements on what its takes to be successful in this field. These requirements will include education, experience, and secondary activities. I will elaborate on the experiences I have so far. Additionally, I will provide other information on courses that one can take to achieve that success; such as the best schools to attend, majors and minors that would further help them on this road to become a successful news journalist. Then, I will discuss the median pay statistics. My personal plan will include what I want as a journalist after graduation. I will also explain how I believe the media can help change their viewer's minds when reporting on Africa. Lastly, I will state my backup plan(s) if new life events send me on a different path to prolong my career goal. I will close with my final thoughts on my career and how becoming an established news journalist have not been easy, but if I continue to keep my mind on the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 12. Social Media And Its Impact On Journalism Social media has had a huge impact on the way that journalism is practiced and the way that the general public perceive news in the present day. This dissertation aims to identify and explore the use of the different social media platforms, focusing on the impact that the rise of social media has had on journalism practices. In addition, this paper will examine the public's responses to the news that they receive through social media platforms. Examples of social media platforms that this dissertation will include are; 'Twitter', 'Facebook' and 'YouTube' as scholars claim that these are the most frequently used sites in the 21st century. This research has been conducted due to the fact that some researchers have claimed that "journalism is dying" whilst others have argued that "journalism is not dying but is simply evolving" (Blatchford: 2014). This has been a much contested debate triggered by the decline of news circulation from traditional news sources i.e. newspapers, television and radio together with the technological advances of the internet and social media (Cub Reporters: 2010). This has raised many questions and firstly, this dissertation will assess whether the rise of social media has led to the decline of news circulation from traditional news sources. Secondly, this paper will look at what the advantages and disadvantages of using social media as a news distributor are for professional journalists and the general public. Lastly, this study aims to investigate Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 13. Why Is Journalism Important? Essay Why is journalism important? With the reference to the literature, critically assess the role of journalism in a democratic society. The responsibility of the awkward question has to be asked by someone and the journalist is the one who craves this duty. They are the ones who grab the challenge with both hands and seek for the truth. This is the essence of journalism and why it matters so much to free society. It's offerings of informative answers in plain English make it accessible to all. In a democracy where politicians believe their own spin and freely offer their viewpoint on current issues it is crucial for journalists to actively seek information and knock on closed doors to reveal what is really happening. However, this applies...show more content... Journalism is also required to scrutinise government and big business. In his book The Universal Journalist (2007) David Randell says that good reporters should: "...afflict the comfortable" and "scrutinise the action and inaction of governments, elected representatives and public services." In the case of government it is critical they are held to account for their actions so that they are reminded of who's interests they are meant to represent. In many cases journalism applies restraints on government. By alerting people to various amendments and bills that are planned for discussion in the houses of government public opinion can be expressed in favour or opposition and limit the actions of those in power as well as dictate policy in many cases. This is one of the reasons that journalism is known as the Fourth Estate. Due to the power it wields the collective nature of journalists is ranked after the institutions of Lord Spiritual (Clergymen of the House of Lords), Lords Temporal (Life peers of the House of Lords) and Commons (MPs in the House of Commons). Lord Macaulay, a nineteenth century poet and politician, said on the matter: "The gallery in which reporters sit has become a fourth estate of the realm." (Cole.P. 2005.) As many members of the public are not permitted, or just do not have the time to sit in Parliament, attend council meetings or listen to committee reports they must rely on the media to communicate the facts to them. Looking at business the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 14. Reflection On Journalism Taking the J1010 course offered many different perspectives of the journalism profession that I did not know beforehand. Based on the materials presented in class and in the online lessons this semester, my current career interests have changed compared to my interests at the beginning of the semester. There were many lectures in this course that were interesting to me. In particular, a lecture that stands out in my mind from taking this course is Professor Brian Kratzer's photojournalism lecture. Prior to this class, I had never considered myself taking on a job dealing with the graphic or design portion of journalism; I had always pictured myself strictly taking part in the writing aspect of the profession. Professor Kratzer's lecture inspired me to consider branching out into photojournalism classes next year, and to also imagine myself having a job focused on photojournalism. I have always known that pictures are a major part of journalism, but seeing the examples of pictures his past students had taken increased my interest on the subject. What initially draws me to photojournalism is the fact that story–telling is still attainable and just as effective through pictures. I still want to be involved with the writing process somehow in a future job, but photojournalism is now an interest area that I am strongly considering. I am also planning on minoring in art, so merging journalism and art would be helpful when seeking out a more artistic job in the field. Another Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 15. A Journalist's Audience Essay There are many different types of articles: newspaper articles, journal articles, editorial articles, research articles. Each one of these articles target a different audience. The authors takes into account who will be reading their article and how much knowledge he or she has on the topic being discussed. The style of each of these articles depends on the audience. The comprehensibility of a newspaper article will be much greater than a research journal article written by a scientist. The audience has a large impact on the style, structure, word choice, credibility and understanding of different articles. When comparing different articles, a reader must read the articles with an unbiased understanding. Newspaper and magazine...show more content... The summary identified that there had been a discovery of a "speed gene" in thoroughbred racing horses. "The identification of the 'speed gene' is the first known characterization of a gene contributing to a specific athletic trait in thoroughbred horses and has the potential to transform decision–making processes in the global bloodstock industry" (Science Daily). The summary of both the lab report and the newspaper article is summed up in this direct quote. The verbiage of this quote is very easy to understand and gives the audience it is appealing to a very good introduction to the newspaper article. The discovery of this athletic gene could change the entire thoroughbred racing community. Trainers and breeders now "can optimize their purchasing and training decisions and better target suitable races for their horses" (Science Daily). The language of this article is very understandable and can be understood. The style is also very smooth and creates a very flowing story with the word choice. "This research was the first academic program in the world to apply novel genomics technologies to identify genetic contributions to racing performance in thoroughbred horses and was funded by the Science Foundation Ireland" (Science Daily). This Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 16. Journalistic Responsibility and the Media "... Public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of events and issues. Conscientious journalists from all media and specialties strive to serve the public with thoroughness and honesty. Professional integrity is the cornerstone of a journalist's credibility." Gary Deen. In Journalism, honesty and truth are the key points. It is the journalist's duty to incorporate those points in his or her writings. The information that we receive from listening to the news on the radio, reading the newspaper, or watching local news are all considered a form ...show more content... Only 29% of Americans say that online news generally gets the facts straight, while 63% say that news stories are often inaccurate. Compare this to 1985, when 55% of consumers said news stories were accurate, with only 34% saying they were inaccurate. (journalistics.com)That's a significant shift in how we feel about the quality of news reporting these days. Why are we seeing a significant shift about the quality of information that we are getting these days? Getting our news from a trusted source is very important, even though there are many ways to do so, the television news remains the most dominate source in which people get their news from. A survey was done showing that 71% of the people get most of their national and international news from T.V., about 35% get most of their news on the Internet, while 33% cite newspapers. (Pew Research Center) If there has ever been a time for new journalism business models to step up to the plate and provide more objective, trustworthy and unbiased reporting, it's now. Why? Because people are getting their information from an unofficial, inaccurate place and unwilling to pay money to buy the newspaper and get official and accurate news. People prefer to go online and get their news for free rather than buying the newspaper and spending money on news. As mentioned before and according to the study that was done, 27% of Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 17. In a contemporary society, the role of journalism is a varied one that covers many different aspects of people's lives. As more and more outlets spring up around the world, many more stories are able to be covered by different outlets, and this means that journalism takes on a more and more important role in a contemporary society. Much of our lives centre on political and social happenings, and journalistic outlets are the public's way of finding all the information on these event. Journalism also provides us with a way of finding out which of these stories are important and deserve our attention, and which stories can be ignored. The important role of journalism can be well observed in the recent coverage of the Trans–Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) in both New Zealand and around the world. This is a ground breaking economic deal, and holds a great deal of importance for the 800 million citizens of the countries involved, as well as the rest of the world. With worldwide coverage of this deal, it is inevitable that different types of reporting occurs, and that different outlets will provide different accounts. With so many different journalism outlets around the world and locally, many have to have a way of standing out from the crowd. This means that some extremely different coverage of very similar stories can occur. However it can also simply be down to different ownership, differing political views, and different socio–economic environments. Two outlets with Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 18. Essay on journalism A journalist is someone who works in the news gathering business, such as a photographer, editor or reporter. Journalism is all around us. It dominates television and surrounds us in the vast publishing industry of popularization. Journalism influence our perspectives on issues concerning us. In other words, its undeniable that journalism has a deep impact on our lives. There are two sides to journalism – good journalism and bad journalism. According to K. Minogue, the journalist has the power to mould the information they receive into "propaganda" or they could just report the news with additions of both side of the story. Journalism could even cause a political uproar like uncovering the Watergate scandal that forced...show more content... A dishonest journalist would face charges by the court. Being independent would mean that there is no government influence in the media. The Singapore Press Holding (SPH), the leading newspaper publisher in Singapore, is a private holding company. However, the Singapore government has a system of controlling every media outlet through annual licensing requirements. Several foreign news organizations have been fined in Singapore like The Economist magazine. It seems to Bill Kovach, a journalist and writer for forty years and the founding director of the Committee of Concerned Journalists and its programs that the government and journalism work hand in hand together. He states, Without journalism, without a steady, reliable flow of independent information without which the creation, care and continuation of a public opinion would not be possible – self government would disappear. Journalism and self government will rise or fall together. ( Kovach B , 2002 ) Thus, I believe that the publishers in Singapore should not a be totally independent of the government as through journalism, it would help to increase understanding between the government and the public.
  • 19. Defending the principle of tight regulation of the media, at a meeting with journalists in December (2004), Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore Minister Mentor, said, The role of journalists in Singapore is that of contributing to the nation's development and is not Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 20. The Skills of a Great Journalist Essay The stories in which journalists report, create conversations at dinner with family, or a topic at the pub with friends. Without journalism, what would we know? It is because of journalists we can know what is happening on the other side of the world, in the comfort of our living rooms. As journalists we are watchdogs for the public, we represent the absent, and answer all their questions. Journalists over time develop their skills of spotting what will make good news. When finding my own news stories, I struggled to find stories that an audience would find interesting. When reporting news it often falls into categories (Harcup, 2009, P43). This list helped me to look at the different categories, which is considered news. However, I...show more content... In relation to Leveson's quote, we report stories so our audience can see what is happening around the world. Yet, how can we speak for those who will not speak to us. It would be unethical to assume opinions, this is why we use vox pops to gather a range of opinions. It is often said that journalists are one of the least trusted professions. "A typical poll of more than 2000 adults in 2006 found just 19 per cent saying they trusted journalists to tell the truth" (Harcup, 2009, P3). Looking back at Leveson's quote, he states that we are 'critical witnesses to the events'. I question how we can be critical witnesses, if our audience do not completely believe what we are saying. I believe the News Intertational phone hacking scandal plays a role in our trust with the public. I soon developed the knowledge that news is written in short sentences and short paragraphs. Journalists use short sentences in order to make the news more readable to some of the public. However, sentences are becoming shorter than they used to be (Hicks, 2007, P63). Most news stories use the 'inverted pyramid' to report stories. This means telling the most important information first, in order to grab your readers attention. News is written this way in order to bring people up to date. When new information is added, readers are able to read it first. The introduction is the most important part of the story. Your introduction Get more content on HelpWriting.net
  • 21. The Pros And Cons Of Journalism Journalism is the type of writing that investigates and includes lots of research of good and bad stories and some events. Journalists tend to write news stories that people should know about and haven't already heard. Journalism comes in different categories; some are reporters, writers, editors, and photographers. People who tend to like journalism are those who love language and enjoy writing and reading, are called journalist; they work as reporters at newspapers, magazines, websites, TV stations, and radio stations. Good journalists love to read and want to find out what is going on around them and the world. They write short and long stories as they must write true stories. Journalists write stories that are from real people and they make the stories real too. People are not interested in reading newspapers now as much as they used to long time ago. These days' people carry news on their iPods, cell phones, laptops, and more. They can even watch them on TV. A long time ago people knew the news through newspapers or the rich would have a radio which was the only way to know what is going in the world, but now news is everywhere. There are lots requirements needed to get into the program called journalism, how long it takes to be a journalist, and beneficial to public and themselves. Unfortunately, high school course needed to get prepared and ready for the career. When a person knows what career she going into when she still in law school, she can get ready. So by the Get more content on HelpWriting.net