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Journalist Role Analysis
The journalist role is important because it provides the world with facts and the answers. Often
times politicians or public figures may not tell the world the whole truth. But because of journalist,
they take time to investigate the whole story and then provide citizens with correct news. Not only
do journalist investigate the news, journalist also take time to interview these public figures and ask
the questions that viewers want to ask. For example, Barbara Walters is known for her skills of
asking the questions that most are scared to ask. But because she is fearless and true journalist she
asks these tough questions and gets down to the nitty gritty. This is all made possible through the
first amendment.
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There are multiple media outlets that provides citizens with a bunch of different perspectives. For
instance, FOX news may give you a more bias opinion on Donald Trump and ABC may give you a
more bias opinion on Hillary Clinton. But because of these two outlets being opposites it gives you
a well rounded view of the election as a whole. Not only do we have national networks covering the
election we also have black media outlets like Bet News, TheGrio, The Root and many more that
provide African Americans with the black perspective on voting. Because of these outlets they let us
know the truth on who we should cast our ballot for in this upcoming election. They also ask the
questions that we as a community have but may not have the direct access to ask personally.
Furthermore, I believe Social Media plays an awesome role in the election because it lets citizens
know information right away. Because of social media, in the matter of seconds we are made aware
of breaking news. Social media also makes it harder for nominees to hide from the truth. People can
instantly tweet and video record what the nominees say and post on social media. Because of this it
helps keep viewers/citizens
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21st Century Journalism Student Journalists
To succeed in 21st Century Journalism student journalists will need to have a thorough
understanding of the potential contribution journalism has to their audience. Journalists should have
accredited qualifications and skills such as NCTJ shorthand and law; to report stories accurately and
ethically according to the values of a democratic society. As well as being self–motivated with a
good reputation; gaining work experience and blogging regularly.
In the past, the publication of diverse facts and stories was helpful to develop the idea of a
democratic society in news culture. However, last century's end editors defined the news within a
business context, in order to maintain or increase their profits (Nuttal et al, 2011, p15). Jay ... Show
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The first piece of print Journalism in the United Kingdom was called 'coranto', which started in
1620 and was published in Amsterdam. After that point several other newspapers were developed
such as The Times (1785), Observer (1791), Sunday Times (1822) and the News of the World
(1843) (Holmes et al, 2013, p3).
In the late 20th century, publications would take on trainees every year on top of the staff they had.
Whereas, in the 21st century most companies will only recruit where there are vacancies (Holmes et
al, 2013, p285). This is because now employers expect student journalists to have real world work
experience. And so, contacts are considerably valuable to get into the industry as it allows the
student to have previous experience on a more casual basis, but will look impressive to future
employers. Therefore, those without experience are less likely to get a job as others will be
favoured. For example, todays newspaper editors were in newsrooms doing journalism, rather than
studying it as a degree (Synge, 2010, p17). Previously job apprenticeships were common, but now
there is a trend towards formal pre–entry qualifications and post graduate programmes such as the
NCTJ (Holmes et al, 2013, p280). And so, having a degree does not guarantee a lasting successful
journalism career (Synge, 2010, p17).
Additionally, the essential qualities a journalist should have are curiosity, self–motivation,
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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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Comparing'shattered Glass 'And Shattered Glass'
In an 2004 article written by Peter Preston, criticizing the film Shattered Glass, the former editor
makes a point stating that "the general public is far too busy being distracted by stories concerning
minor celebrities and football stars to be concerned about journalist making up current affair
stories." I do not feel that this is a strong argument, for multiple reasons. This point seems to make
the actions of Glass more acceptable than the movie portrayed it. It says that people will not care
about false stories written by one of your journalists, because they are too busy. In my eyes, this is
brought out the idea of distractions or lies, which could hurt a business more? A distraction and a lie
are so different, and a lie, or twisting
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How Journalism Changed American Culture
What is journalism? Typically, a journalist is sent somewhere to investigate information and provide
'breaking news.' However, journalism does not always mean epistolary. Film and the use of political
figures were utilized as well. Journalism has been in America for decades; starting with yellow
journalism in the late 1800s, and then transforming to muckraking in the early 1900s. These eras
helped shape journalism, but not nearly as well the 1910s did. Between 1910–1919, journalism
changed American culture and society through the rise of magazines, investigative writing, and
media use.
One method of transforming today's society was through the rise of magazines. Magazines covered
weekly gossip to political issues to racial inequality, and were mainly used to gather local or
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Many newspapers sent their journalists to the battlefield to take pictures and recite firsthand
accounts. One writer, Floyd Gibbons, worked for The Chicago Tribune and went to the ultimate
extremes to obtain information. The only items Gibbons could carry were a pencil and notebook
because in the, "international rules of war, Floyd Gibbons, a noncombatant, could carry no arms"
(Gibbons). Because of this, Gibbons lacked protection and was susceptible to injury. On June 6,
1918, Gibbons headed to Belleau Wood with Lieutenant Hatzell and was planning on noting the
progression of the war. However, Gibbons and Hatzell found themselves "in the midst of the
roughest and toughest battles of the entire war" (Gibbons). Hatzell and Gibbons wound up as targets
for the German machine–gunners. Hatzell received injuries to his legs, while Gibbons was shot in
the arm and eye. Both survived and found medical attention hours later. Gibbons left with many
injuries, and a top–selling story. By 1918, Floyd Gibbons had set the standard for investigative
journalists for years to come, including modern
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Society 's View On The Profession Of Journalism Essay
In many ways, it can be argued that through the use of film, society's view on the profession of
journalism can be reflected to be uncover and investigate stories 'that we ourselves dare not.'
(McNair, B. 2010. Pg.12) By acting as our 'collective conscience,' journalists can be portrayed
through film and television shows to act as a unifying source within our society; exposing our
shared beliefs, morals and ideas into the public eye. This can be seen through the All The President's
Men (1976), where the journalists are portrayed as investigative, daring, and strive to reveal the
truth through their courage and perseverance. However, journalists in film can also be represented in
a paradoxical way. In the film Nightcrawler (2014), the journalist in the film, Lou Bloom, is
portrayed to have little or no morals when it comes to the profession of journalism. He can be seen
to fabricate the truth or manipulate others in order to acquire a story that would have maximum
impact when shown on the television. The following essay will explore whether journalists in films
act as our "collective conscience, going to places and doing things that we ourselves dare not, and
without courage we would, as societies, be very much worse off" as the critic, McNair believes.
In the first instance, All The President's Men (1976) centres on a storyline of two reporters,
Woodward and Bernstein who work together to uncover and expose the American government–
better known as the 'Watergate scandal.'
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The Media Controversy
The news has a responsibility to provide accurate information to the American people. However,
journalists are only human, and it is important to take note of any biases present in their writing.
W.L. Bennett is one scholar who addressed this concern, arguing that journalism has four main
media biases: personalization, dramatization, fragmentation, and authority–disorder bias (Bennett,
2012). While Bennett voices concerns of adverse consequences, scholars Ozen Bas and Maria
Elizabeth Grabe argue that biases like personalization can help people with lower education levels
retain information better (Bas & Grabe, 2015). Referencing two news clips and an article, this essay
argues that media biases rampant across platforms have good intent to get ... Show more content on
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The news clip is under one minute, and shows clips of the teacher high fiving his students before
entering the classroom, while the journalists are smiling at the story. While the story is about a
teacher from North Carolina, the fragmentation is present of the brevity of the content. One possible
explanation could be from Bennett's statement on fragmentation, which he argues is normally the
result of time constraints (Bennett, News Content: Four information biases that matter, 2012). With
that in mind, this clip was perhaps used to fill in time and provide a quick human interest story,
something to make viewers feel good as they start their day. This, however, leaves a lot to be asked,
such as what type of community exists in the school, what do parents think about it, and if there
were any direct incidences that inspired him to do
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The Video Reporting Of The Boulie Tacks Protest Ride
RESEARCH QUESTION
An empirical content analysis of the video reporting of the Boulie tacks protest ride: with respect to
Hall, Ericson, Schlesinger and Bourdieu to what extent do the differences and similarities in the
range of sources used in the video stories explore a number of the varying aspects of the diverging
theoretical discussions on the source–journalist relationship?
PROGRESS
My final essay will relate to topic #1 on the unit guide, that being "an analysis of a piece of
professional practice by yourself or some other person working in journalism". As per the
aforementioned research question, my essay will be an empirical content analysis of two video
stories on the No Boulie Tacks protest ride. One of those pieces being a ... Show more content on
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The two stories involved in my case study revolve around the protest ride against the 'tacking bandit'
who for the past 22 months has been tacking the well–loved cycling route, the Kew Boulevard. The
sources chosen by both the Channel 7 report and my own are central to the story in that they entirely
encapsulate the issue, that is, the sources themselves shape the story – i.e. the injured/tacked cyclists
form the 'story'. They shift the focus slightly to their affects/injuries from the tacks – so they have
shown what significant "event" this is but also how we as an audience should understand this to be
i.e. bad man/woman throwing tacks is a disgrace look how many people are injured then contrast
that with people in powerful positions also being irate, calling for this should stop.
Clearly here the Channel 7 story clearly explicates Hall's notions of the use of Primary defines by
new media by the use of the Premier. According to Hall, primary definers are authoritative sources
on an issue that can be seen to frame the discussions surrounding this is within the news (1978, p.
58) and all subsequent interpretations following the 'primary definer' are then always compared back
to the initial primary interpretation (Hall et al. 1978, p. 58). He suggests "broadcasters
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Reasons Why A Journalist Should Be Paid
An aspect Journalist is the most respects and the backbone to the media industry. They always
consider the audience, prospective publication, editor and their own personal interest. Therefore, I
consider that journalist should pay more than their currently paid. The reasons why Journalist
should be paid more are they always ensure that their writing is unbiased and presents the basic
facts for the audience to determine their own set of judgements, they always be honest to get
accurate news and report the news in a truthful and they have built upon their natural writing talent
which not everyone can do it.
First and almost, Journalist will always ensure that their writing is unbiased and it presents the basic
facts for the audience
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Negative Effects Of Mass Media
The Negative Effects of Mass Media Mass media surrounds the lives of our global society. Dating
back to centuries, the media is prominent through the modes of television, internet, and paper press.
Media is the main means of mass communication in the twenty–first century, and is the central
source of information for the general public. A new form of media, social media, has gained
popularity in recent years. The First social media platform was born in 1997 with the launch of the
first social media site, Six Degrees, a site meant to connect people worldwide. By the year 2000,
nearly one–hundred million people gained access to the internet, which resulted in more people
becoming active on social media sites. Six Degrees worked as a foundation for other social media
like: myspace, facebook, twitter, instagram, and snapchat. Mass media negatively impacts students,
politics, and incites racial tensions in society today. Media today is faulty and brainwashes students.
A study found that, "If the children are the future, the future might be very ill–informed"
(Domonoske). Domonoske claims that the news feeds untrue and biased information to students;
these students of today's society will grow up to be the future. It is imperative that students receive
true and reputable information from the media. If they are not now, well informed, then a society
filled with uneducated individuals will reside. Malinformation generates arguments that can become
more serious and turn into a much bigger problem. To avoid this, highly intellectual people must
attempt to find a way for students to be well informed. Researches have taken the time to study the
influence media has on students. In a recent study, "Stanford researchers that evaluated students'
ability to assess information sources and described the results as "dismaying," "bleak" and "[a]
threat to democracy" (Domonoske). The study proved that students do not know how to determine
fake from real information. If there is no way for students to receive true and unbiased information
from news sources then they should develop the skills to assess any material presented to them.
Today, they do not possess the ability to single out untrue and opinionated statements. They are
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Is Journalistic Objectivity Beneficial?
Choosing what news station to watch can be a big deal. Maybe one person identifies with Fox News
more and maybe one person identifies with CNN more. Whatever news station one chooses there
might be some biases with how news stories are reported. These biases may be harmful to the facts
that need to be reported on, or it could just be a part of being human. All people have opinions, and
that includes reporters. However, it is a reporter's job to share the facts and not the opinions. In this
paper I will first define what journalistic objectivity, and then address the following questions, Can
or should a journalist be objective, under what circumstances can objective journalism be beneficial,
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While watching the videos I did not develop trust in the report, nor did I feel that any of his
information was factual. This is why it is important for journalists to report the truth. In order for the
viewer to feel that they can trust that the information given to them in factual and not opinion based,
so that the viewer is able to establish their own opinion. Before getting into why objectivity can be
harmful, it is important to lay out why some news media is biased. These reasons will come from
the "Rhetorica: Media/ Political Bias." News media are biased towards conflict because it draws
readers and viewers. People do not want to know that everything in the world in wonderful, people
like to know what conflict is going on. The next bias plays into the conflict which is that good news
is boring and that news media is biased towards bad news. The news media is biased towards the
immediate; this is because when the news is ever–changing even when there is little to cover on the
subject. People do not want to see the same report on the same subject multiple times. News media
likes it when there is a narrative behind a story; when there are antagonists and protagonists. This
can lead to a journalists add or seeking our drama for the sake of drama. While these are not all of
the reasons why news media are not objective but are biased it does explain why. When looking at
objectivity being harmful it is easier to look at how biases in
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The Influences of Mass Media on Health Trends
The mass media consists of many sources of communication such as newspapers, magazines,
television and radio, amongst other media outlets, of which are used to inform, educate, influence,
and entertain an audience. These forms of communication help construct a person's perception
because the media use platforms to influence opinion, of which is made possible due to how the
media organisations use their resources. The modern media are able to change people's perspectives
by introducing them to "modern" knowledge. In particular, the media has a great influence on health
trends, due to them being the main source of information to the public, and therefore they have a
greater responsibility to present the facts because irresponsible reporting can result in consequences,
such as widespread moral panic, financial failure for businesses and may potentially be life
threatening. Evidence to support this statement comes from the increase of the term 'obesity
epidemic' used by the media, in particular The New York Times, of whom covered this throughout
751 reports between 1990 and 2001. The 'obesity epidemic' caused a moral panic amongst the public
because the media defined it as a social issue due to the news story being less significant to theme.
The information presented is influential to the public as it shapes their perception towards obesity.
However, the media tend to portray overweight individuals negatively, of which reinforces stigma
and ultimately results in the
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The Importance Of Modern Media
Modern Media Today's society revolves around the media. It is in sync with the clicks of a keyboard
and with the voices on the television. Every day individuals find it arduous to stroll down the street
without hearing the latest presidential or local controversy. Most toon into the news every morning
and night, like clockwork. Some cannot function without technology and media for extended
periods of time. Over generations, the media has been shaped by the social environment of the time
period. For example, the climate of 2017 has made audiences question the media. Nevertheless,
even though it may be unreliable and dishonest, the media is still necessary for the intent of keeping
the public informed and entertained. The media has always had two main purposes, and by
accomplishing them, companies hope to get more allegiance from their viewers. To keep the
audiences watching, and furthermore keep money flowing, the media educates and captivates
people. To keep the business afloat they want to show viewers what they want to see. Gladstone
explains this through a comparison of a myriad of mirrors. Even if they are not completely clear you
can always find yourself, and the people around you, inside (Gladstone xxi). Gladstone also
questions, " Are you safer not knowing if a company dumps poison in your river? ... Are you safer
not knowing why we invaded Iraq? (Gladstone 31). Knowledge is power, and the media provides
that knowledge about things or places that otherwise,
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Descriptive Essay On Sport Journalist
Kibwe Diop
Ms.Radovcich
English IV
29 October 2017
Sport Journalist
What if you wanted to travel the country or the world with your favorite sport team? How about
going to major sport events like the NBA Finals, The Super Bowl or, even the Olympics? I guess if
this all applies to you then becoming a Sport Journalist is the job for you. This job is right for you
because with a bachelor degree in Mass Communications/Journalism you will be able to have
flexible hours, travel throughout the sport season and interview athletes and , make a lot of
connections that can build your reputations to become a well–known journalist.
Sport Journalist is a very unique job that most people don't pursue because it has a lot to do with
writing and public speaking. People who pursue this career have to be good at one of those but,
going to college will teach you how to be great at both of those traits. During college, you will
probably get internships through new station and college newspapers. This will give you a lot of
good skills to use while in the field. Also, sport journalist stick to one employer, and only one form
of media. In the Article Journalist : Career Guide , Sport Journalists give information about recent
updates on sport teams and other sport events for Newspaper ,radio, TV shows , magazines, and
website. It also involves in having excellent written and verbal communications skills. They must
have experience in writing and researching stories. A journalist is always pursuing news stories and
updates on the sport teams you are reporting on. They also stay in contact with the sport managers
so that they can keep updates on the team latest information. Journalist are largely on their mobile
device so they can keep in touch with the players and coaches of the team. Another benefit to
becoming a Sport Journalist is that you travel a lot to find out about the new stories and attend
sporting events.
There is mostly a lot of degrees for mass communications or journalism but there are some colleges
that will help you benefit your career and would probably give you head start in the field. The
University of Maryland is a very voguish department for media and journalism. They also have
other courses to pursue like
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Journalism : An Objective And Ethical Way
Journalism is defined as the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and
information. (American Press Institute) It is the process of finding out what is going to be important
to the general public and presenting that information in an unbiased and ethical way. The number of
journalists in 2014 was 54, 400. Journalism could be described as the office job for people who
don't want to work in an office. Reporters are in constant motion and they report on a variety of
topics every day. A career in journalism is often a thankless and low paying job. The people who
choose this job must have a passion for writing and informing the public. To further analyze a career
in journalism, look at the steps to becoming one, the different types of journalism, and the qualities
a journalist needs to become successful.
There are a lot of steps to complete in the process of becoming a journalist. Many people begin
preparing for a career in journalism by going to an accredited college. But taking as many English
and government classes in high school is a good way to prepare for are more rigorous curriculum in
college. Most people major in journalism, English, or political science when they decide they want
to become a journalist. Some examples of classes taken for a journalism major are "Journalism in
Society" and "Journalism Ethics". (New York University) A lot of classes a journalism major takes
depends on the type of journalism they wish to work on. For example,
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Media Bias Definition
In what ways can bias be defined, according to the authors?
The authors define bias in the text in three main ways. The first is distortion bias which is applied to
news that purportedly distorts or falsifies news. The second is content bias this happens when news
outlets favor one side rather than providing fair and equal treatment to both. The third and final bias
definition in the text is decision making bias, this bias look's at the mindset's of journalists who
allegedly produce the biased content.
The authors argue that elites do care what people think. What is the reason they offer?
The authors say those in dominate society or better known as the elites care about what people think
because they want people to behave in certain ways. Also the elites want people to tolerate elite
activities. The reading states the best definition of power is the ability to get others to do what one ...
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The news shapers are journalistic institutions, individual journalist, and the elites. To begin
journalist institutions and individual journalist are connected due to the fact that journalist working
at certain institutions embody their institutions norms and viewpoints. Media bias flows from the
minds of journalist and within the process of journalistic institutions. Just as journalist institutions
influence individual journalist elites in our society influence journalist institutions.
Did the examination of the results of studies conducted on bias find that there is bias? If so, what
kind and what examples were presented?
Coming to definite conclusion on media bias is not an easy task. There's a variety of factors at play.
However, the examination of the results of studies conducted on bias found that there is bias. This
was done by looking at a variety of different factors and from there creating a biased index. The text
states national media have been biased in favor of tax reductions since
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The Blair Scandal Scandal
In other cases, some newspapers often have various "lines of defense" in which an article is review
on multiple times before it is ever published. It is true that in the heat of competition to get the story
first, a lot can result from it. One thing that the Times did well was their reaction towards the Blair
scandal. As it states in the SPJ code of ethics, a journalist should "admit mistakes and correct them
promptly." The Times gathered a group of journalists that went over all of Blair's past stories during
his time at the newspaper. They found dozens of stories that were falsified and it became one of the
biggest journalistic scandals. However, the important factor is that the Times rushed to correct their
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One of them would be having "spot checks on randomly selected stories" (238). It would consist of
checking a story after or before publication, randomly. In fact, Nicholas Lemann, the dean of
Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism, said, when reviewing Jayson Blair's memoir: "God is
not going to stop making charismatic maniacs [...] so it falls to the newspapers to figure out how to
do a better job of apprehending them" (238). It seems the media do not learn from previous
mistakes, because, according to Mnookin, only one newspaper adopted such policy, the Fort Worth
Star–Telegram. They decided to perform prepublication checks on several stories every month.
Another method consists of random post–publication surveys sent to the sources that are quoted in
stories. The method not only allows people to find out about intend of fabrication, but it also serves
as feedback for reporters to know what their subjects thinks about their
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In this era of globalization, news reporting is no longer...
In this era of globalization, news reporting is no longer just a means of communications, but it has
also developed into a tool for change. Prominent journalists like Julian Assange, Nick Davies, Sir
Charles Wheeler and many more has changed the landscape and outcomes of information, war and
news reporting itself. But Martin Bell has challenged the fundamentals of journalism that is to be
balanced and impartial with what he calls 'Journalism of Attachment'. He even coined the phrase,
'bystanders' journalism' for continuing the tradition of being distant and detached (Bell 1997), which
he criticizes "for focusing with the circumstances of violence, such as military formations, weapons,
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Martin Bell comes from a position that is anti–war, and knows that the influence of journalists could
be for better or worse, and without a doubt playing a huge role but that does not mean they are
exclusive from the society. "This is not to back one side, or faction or people against another, it is to
make a point that we in the press, and especially the television which is its most powerful division,
do not stand apart from the world" (Bell 1997, p. 8). To be objective as Phillip Hammond cited by
David Loyn (2007, p. 5) "comprises three distinct, refined but interrelated concepts of truthfulness
and acuracy, neutrality, and emotional detachment", or in Martin Bell's term to be dispassionate, and
it is exactly this reason, that Bell have chose not to continue the traditional thoughts of journalism,
for he is human first, journalist second.
Bell's view was not fully appreciated and acknowledged, as there are various critics from scholars
and journalists alike. One of which is Wilhelm Kempf, he critiqued that Journalism of Attachment
gives the journalism too much authority, somewhat making them a judge to decide what is right or
wrong. It seems that Martin Bell's approach to conflicts and problems is to reduce it to a moral
problem, and that is one of the major underlying problems with it as "he undermines his own
professional authority by
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How The Autonomy Of Journalists Are Affected During War Times
Title–How the autonomy of journalists are affected during war times and the power struggle related
to media coverage.
New technology During the 1990s, the creation of advanced news–gathering equipment, the
apparent growth of the 24–hour news channel, the increase of transnational media organizations and
the spread of the internet platforms suggests the arrival of a more pluralized public sphere. The
overall effect of these technological developments, according to many analysts, was a reduction in
government control over information and a news media that was likely to be more aggressive and
'off–message'. Within the media analyst Hoskins review titled "War and Media" he states that new
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An example is Charles Jaco's report for CNN in 1991: 'Air raid sirens are going off all over the city,
we're being told to abandon this position immediately.' As media networks compete to provide the
most 'live' and intense coverage, the reporter's expertise as commentator is valued above detailed
and retrospective analysis. Hoskins states that the emphasis on the present or recent past only
increased with the sheer number of journalists, also allowing for the embedding of many media
networks and their ability to broadcast live pictures simultaneously the using split frames and
multiple windows on–screen, may serve to prevent channel switching, but works against a coherent
understanding of war.
Hoskins also uses a type of frame analysis to demonstrate how the 'media template' of Vietnam was
used during the 1991 Gulf War, which then itself became the template for the 2003 Iraq War. He
points out that governments and military were concerned not only that this would 'be another
Vietnam' but that it would also look like another Vietnam. This picks up his earlier point on 'new
memory': their review of Vietnam over the years guiding the military in their continuing mistrust of
the media and in occurring policies of management. Hoskins challenges the idea that news
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Objectivity in Journalism
Journalists should express their ideologies and opinions while covering poverty, however, at the
same time they should aim to maintain the objectivity and impartiality standards for effective and
truthful and accurate reporting.
In news reporting, objectivity is seen as one of the chief values for journalists. The objectivity norm
guides to separate the facts from opinions and focus on reporting only the factual content, resulting
in neutral and detached reports rather than emotional ones (Schudson, 2001). On the other hand,
reporting poverty appears as a more complex and sensitive issue which may often require the
journalist to put forward some of their views to provide the reader with more realistic portrayal of a
situation.
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However Wainwright criticises the idea of emotional journalism and argues that one should remain
dispassionate in order to give an accurate account of events. Although more sensitive approach
seems appropriate while reporting on issues such as poverty, he states that journalists should still try
to remain objective (Quoted in Harcup, 2009: 92).
While reporting on poverty, the notion of objectivity should be used a guideline for journalists to
ensure accurate and realistic reporting rather than merely providing the readers with personal and
subjective ideas on the issue. Boyer (1981) suggested that objectivity can be defined as balancing
different sides of an issue and presenting all the significant points; separating facts from values, but
considering the values as relevant; minimising the influence of personal opinions, attitude or
involvement with the case; and finally avoiding any malicious, deceitful or slant purposes (Cited in
Watson, 1998: 98).
The coverage of poverty in the news includes a number of representations, which are not always an
accurate portrayal of the situation but often constitute facts and reinforce stereotypes. The general
understanding of global poverty for the public is derived from the media
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Journalism: Inform, Entertain and Brainwash Essay
Journalism: Inform, Entertain and Brainwash
As a journalist, the first thing we learn is what are the major functions of the media. In Chapter Four
of Print and Broadcast Journalism: A Critical Examination by Ed Applegate, according to William
L. Rivers, Wilbur Schramm, and Clifford G.Christians, authors of Responsibility in Mass
Communication, the three major functions of the media are to inform, entertain and persuade.
However, current articles in the media, especially magazines, have me questioning whether or not
these functions actually do exist.
The three major functions of the media as stated are to inform, entertain and to persuade. But what
exactly is "news"? According to Thomas Berry, "First, news is any printable story ... Show more
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In order for news to be true, you must have information to back up your statement, such as evidence
or an eyewitness account. Mr. Berry also states that news is also at least a set of facts that have been
presented to the reporter as truth. This idea can be somewhat presumptuous also because just
because somebody said something is true, it doesn't mean that it is. The only way you can prove a
witness is telling the truth or that evidence is accurate is to RESEARCH and INVESTIGATE your
story completely and thoroughly. If you don't, then your story will look like a piece of swiss cheese.
I agree on the last three counts: proximity is necessary when getting to your target audience, recency
(or timeliness) is an important element because news should be current and up to date at all times
(unless the piece is over a certain time span; then sometimes timeliness isn't an important factor),
and finally the element of unusualness: this will make the story more interesting to the reader.
Mr. Applegate states that "for instance, most, if not all, stories that are written follow a particular
formula. Other constraints include deadlines and even sources. Also, information seems to be
getting more complicated because of jargon, technical terms, and government gobledegook: thus,
reporters sometimes have to interpret the news for readers." According to Curtis D. MacDougall,
To interpret the news it is necessary to understand it, and understanding means more than
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Media Bias In The Media
The influence that the media has cannot be doubted by anyone. The media plays a very vital role in
our criminal justice system today. According to the text, "Most people gain their knowledge of
events from the media, and therefore the selection and shaping of news by the media is a critical
element in forming and modeling the public opinion on most topics, including criminal justice. The
media decides what is noteworthy, and crime ranks high on that scale."(Banks, 2013) The public's
view of casualties, lawbreakers, deviants, and law enforcement officials is to a great extent dictated
by their depiction in the mass media. "Crime in America is big news that is of significant concern to
the American public. In a 1997 national survey conducted by the Roper Center in conjunction with
the Newseum of Arlington, Virginia, 95% of 1,500 respondents said "they want to know about
crime," a higher response rate than for any other topic, including local news, the environment, and
world news." (Parade Magazine 1997, 4) The goal of the media is to report the truth at all times.
"Reporting the truth to the public is fundamental to the role of the media in society as well as a
moral responsibility of the media (Klaidman and Beauchamp 1987:30)."(Banks, 2013) With
reporting news stories, one need to make sure that biasness does not occur. Is media bias essentially
an issue? The impact of media bias depends on how the group of onlookers forms the data displayed
by the media. Media have huge
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Effect Of Online Social Media On Newsroom Operations Essay
EFFECT OF ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA ON NEWSROOM OPERATIONS IN BROADCASTING
STATIONS IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KENYA BROADCASTING CORPORATION
TEROI FELIX KBET
IS/1233/14
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Technology has always been at the forefront of newsgathering and the journalistic process. The last
century has seen visual, audio and digital innovations contributing greatly to changing the way
journalists think about and engage in their work. Yet these technologies have not by themselves
redefined what it means to be a journalist, in the professional sense Lasorsa, Lewis & Holton
(2011).
Social media is affecting the way a local television news station presents information to its audience
and how its audience in turn receives information. The adoption of social media, in particular
Twitter and Facebook have made a significant impact on how people choose to receive their news
and information
The widespread adoption of social media and increased online activity by media organisations has
led to the adoption of new ways of processing, collecting and dissemination news worldwide.
1.2 History of Kenya broadcasting corporation.
The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) was first established in 1928 when the British were
bringing ranchers to settle their new colony, because they needed a format to receive news from
home. At that time, it was solely a British radio station. The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation has
gone through many changes to become the media giant that it is
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The Boys On The Bus Analysis
The media has also been a criticized industry because of their often critical stances on issues.
Despite this fact, little is actually know about the people who produce the content that is so heavily
consumed. Know as journalist, these individuals are wordsmiths with the power to alter the opinions
of the public. In the book "The Boys on the Bus" by Timothy Crouse, light is shed on the stories of
these individuals who are often.
Written in 1973, a year after the dramatic Presidential election of 1972, the boys on the bus shows
the election from a unique perspective. A few distinct contrast are shown that highlight the truth
behind journalism. The first is the comradery and competition amongst journalist, second is the
human side of the candidates, and lastly is the way scandals are covered. Within these topics, the
boys on the bus gives takes the reader on the unique journey that is known as the campaign trail.
The mix of comradery and competition between journalist is shown throughout the book. Outlined
in many ways, this balance shows the true nature of journalism. One great example of this takes
place in the beginning of the book. Here the many reporters are hustling to become the first to
publish a story while still comparing notes. This not only shows the balance of two spectrums but it
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This same level of humanity can effect how journalist portray a certain candidate to their readers.
Knowing the strict line between friendly and professional is also very important. This is an
overlying theme in the book as it follows the 1972 presidential campaign trail. Though the book is
titled "The Boys on the Bus," these individuals were often on a plane accompanied by the candidate.
During these long rode trips, not only was a bond build between reporters, but they also got to know
the
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Kfc Case Studies Campaign Essay
Case Studies Campaign Analysis
KFC Extra Crispy Sunscreen
Situation
Kentucky Fried Chicken has recently gone through a branding remodel. Through this remodel, KFC
learned that 76.5 percent of their customers were unaware that KFC offered an Extra Crispy Fried
Chicken Recipe. Customers only associated KFC with their Original Recipe meaning that if they
were looking for a crispier fried chicken option then they may go to another restaurant. KFC saw
this lack of knowledge as an opportunity to educate their customers and other people that KFC does
in fact offer an extra crispy recipe. KFC found that millennials were not typically engaged with their
brand, so they also wanted to develop a campaign that reached the millennial audience. With Labor
Day weekend approaching, KFC saw it has their opportunity to leverage the last summer holiday.
Objectives
This campaign included an output objective, informational objective, and behavioral objective.
Below please find the KFC Extra Crispy Sunscreen campaign objectives.
Break through the news cycle (Output)
Generate 350 million media impressions (Informational)
Increase sales of Extra Crispy Fried Chicken (Behavioral)
This campaign was missing an attitudinal objective. The output and behavioral objectives were not
specific and measurable with a timeframe and the informational objective was specific and
measurable but did not have a timeframe. A critique would be that this campaign did not make all
their objectives specific and
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Analysis Of Discourse Community: Broadcast News Journalists
Discourse Community: Broadcast News Journalists The discourse community of broadcast
journalists is a broad community, but can be narrowed down to smaller groups. As a discourse
community journalist come in as novices, but carry the opportunity to ascend in their profession, to
become an anchor for a national news network. The fundamental goal of journalists is to educate the
public with events that take place daily, both domestically and internationally. With this fundamental
goal at hand, news networks run astray, to where they begin to host biased opinions, with means to
draw in a certain audience. These biases are presented by the networks reflect a political bias,
religious bias, and social bias that can impact the facts of the story
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Thucydides : The Characteristic Style Of Journalism
Thucydides, who was known as one of the first journalists this world has ever seen and the man who
recorded in a very detailed style around 25–30 years of war between Sparta and Athens, had a very
unique method of reporting. Thucydides showed a very strong interest in reporting real life human
situations to the world. He set tremendous high expectations in the truth and accuracy in his
reporting's. When Rosenstiel notes the "real questions" when confronting reporters, Rosenstiel says
"What religion are your journalists practicing? Are they journalists who distinguish business? Or are
they business people who understand journalism?". These questions can distinguish between a loyal
reporter, compared to a fake one. "Journalism" can be defined as the act of writing stories to prepare
websites or newspapers to broadcast any important situation. Journalism takes real life events and
informs the public for their benefit which happens to be very different from entertainment,
propaganda, fiction, and art. Journalism provides real life events to the public in order for the public
to benefit and make better decisions after. Entertainment is the act of amusing or making the
readers/crowd feel a sense of enjoyment. Although Journalism can be similar to fiction and art, they
are both very different. The thing that separates journalism from fiction and art is grounded on the
fact that journalism thrives off real life and true situations, rather then fiction and art. Propaganda
can be
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Media Change In Mass Media
Throughout the time in which we have had communication, our form of giving and receiving
information has increased. No longer are the days in which a piece of paper had to be rushed back
into town to relay what had transpired that day, or a little note strapped to a pigeon that hopefully
flew back to base. Now, we have forms of mass media, such as television, radio, and over the
internet. One thing that has drastically changed is war. Before the invention of mass media,
governments held full reign over what the people thought and heard about foreign or domestic
transpirings. Now, however, all is known about war. The reactions to this, concurrently, have
changed with the time. During foreign conflicts, news people and journalists travel to the front lines
to show firsthand what is transpiring there. They then bring this information back, or alternatively,
don't. Some wars and conflicts go unseen, unheard from foreign countries.
There have been multiple studies done on the reactions of people on different wars. These different
studies verify that there is a correlation between the amount of media coverage that a conflict gets
and the reaction and resources given to it during the time of the incident and in the aftermath. This
paper is to show the correlation and differences in the research of professionals, not to sway any
opinion, or to show my own personal beliefs. This is purely an informative piece.
How Media is Changing
Modern society is undergoing a drastic change in
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Taking a Look at Wikileaks
Wikileaks, cofounded in 2006 by editor in chief Julian Assange, is a site designed to announce and
publicize sensitive information. The goal of Wikileaks is to provide protection for journalists,
citizens, and anyone who might need to be protected from the free based or sensitive information
they upload to the site. Wikileaks is protected by a network of software, anonymous postal drops,
and lawyers, operating on a policy of secrecy to keep all of its posters safe from possible reprisals.
I believe Wikileaks is in the right, as it allows its users to expose sensitive information and secrets
that citizens need to know about. Governments have been criticizing some of the content posted,
however, there is little legally that they can do. Wikileaks is essentially another branch or avenue of
the public press, and there is no "official secrets act" to stop information from being posted. There
are people doing pre–publication reviews of articles posted; people who have a vested interest in
ensuring the accuracy of the material.
In recent years, Wikileaks has acquired mixed public reception, receiving numerous awards and
appraisal, as well as harsh criticism. In 2008 and 2009, Wikileaks received the New Media Award,
and in 2010, it was listed as a website that could change the way the news works. It was praised as a
tool to empower citizens to voice their opinions and report the truth. However, the site received
criticism for defacing the value of a journalist. "Journalists
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The Impact Of Journalism On Society
The media and the public have had a relationship that has existed for centuries. Through the media,
people become aware of events and issues occurring around them. As a result, they make educated
decisions. Therefore, the media serve as witnesses of the events happening within our societies and
then report them to us. That said, could journalism have a significant political impact in our
societies? It is through the media that governments and their citizens communicate. For instance,
people communicate by protesting and voting, governments respond by amending the issues
affecting the public. It is also through the media that potential political leaders gain recognition.
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Without the media, how would the citizens be able to hold the government to account for their
actions? A fair and just society is built by transparency and accountability of the leaders. The media
serve to promote this, by acting as a witness of government actions. Politicians make decisions and
take action on behalf of the public. Journalists analyse those decisions and give reports of the
consequences to the public. Photographs, drawings, cartoons and videos cover significant political
matters. Photojournalists such as Lynsey Addario present critical political issues that affect the
world today. In her book, It's What I Do, she presents scenes surrounding the fall of prominent
political leaders such as Muammar el–Qaddafi. The pictures on pages 4 and 5 of her book, for
instance, show the struggles that the rebels went through in their quest to dethrone Qaddafi. She
quotes Robert Capa, who once said, " ' If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough'
" (Lynsey 7) which shows that photographs are significant in the world of journalism. A video such
as "Shouting In The Dark" reveals the heinous acts done by the government of Bahrain towards its
own citizens. In the video, we see the brutal force used by the government to silence the peaceful
protesters. People were beaten, shot, imprisoned, and killed. In this generation, the public's time and
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Henrietta Lacks Objectivity In Journalism
Objectivity in Journalism and the News Media Journalist, as well as the media, need to be more
objective and fair rather than be unbiased and leave personal feelings and beliefs out of the issue
being mentioned. The author Rebecca Skloot of the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
which is about an African American women named Henrietta Lacks who in the year of 1951 got her
cells taken away from her without her knowledge. Henrietta Lacks never gave consent for the
doctors at John Hopkins Hospital to take and use her cells for the disease of polio. In this book, the
author Rebecca Skloot had to go out of her way in many different occasions to get information on
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Edgar Allan Poe's The Man of the Crowd As a Satire of the...
Poe's "The Man of the Crowd" As a Satire of the Penny Press
In the mid–nineteenth century , the "penny newspaper" could be found on almost every American
urban street corner. These penny papers, as they were popularly called, provided the American
people for the first time in history with informative articles about local city events, incidents, and,
more importantly, inner–city crime. These penny rags revealed an entirely new world to the
American citizens; they were informed for the first time of the many heinous crimes and murders
that occurred right in the vicinity of their own houses. At a time when America was first being
introduced to such local injustices, it is quite understandable that penny papers claiming to ... Show
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In hopes of spotting such profitable incidents, penny press journalists were always on the look–out
for anything suspicious and anything worthy of being sensationalized. Interestingly, in his short
story, "The Man of the Crowd," Edgar Allan Poe includes a first–person narrator who also seems to
be on the look–out for anything out of the ordinary.
While he may not reveal himself as a penny journalist, this narrator certainly plays the part of one as
he singles out an old man making a devious gesture in the crowd and begins to speculate about his
possible criminal intentions. Like a nosy penny tabloid reporter hungry for a juicy lead, the narrator
follows the old man into the night, hoping, if not to catch him in an act of crime, then to fit his
behaviors into the mold of criminality. Interestingly, while the old man does in fact turn out to be
nothing more than an innocent wanderer of the streets, the narrator still proceeds to formulate his
own exaggerated conclusions about the old man's supposed criminal intentions. By setting the first–
person narrator up as the stereotypical penny journalist and then making the very target of his
exaggeration nothing more than an innocent, commonplace man of the crowd, it can be argued that
Poe is in fact mocking the penny press for their tendency to inflate the actions of innocent people
into
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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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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 should journalist 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 Rodríguez Carreón was gunned down in his
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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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Ethics And Spin Control ( P. 193 )
Journal Entry #5: Ethics & Spin Control (p. 193) Politics is all about persuasion, especially during
election seasons. Candidates do nothing but try to convince voters that they are right, that there way
is better and get them to vote in their favor. The light in which voters see the candidate is critical,
which is where spin becomes important. Spin involves taking "events, statements, and actions" and
presenting them in a way that is more "favorable" for a particular person or cause (Borchers 193).
Similarly, spin control is the act of making "their perspective become the dominant way in which
[the] ideas are seen" and "[getting] the audience to accept a particular perspective" (Borchers 193).
Spin control isn't a new concept in the world of persuasion, and in many ways there's nothing wrong
with it, but there are often ethical issues when it comes to spin, as was the case with Clinton's
senatorial campaign aide Karen Adler. For professionals who constantly promote and express
sensitive information, like campaign supporters and journalists or reporters, it's extremely important
to understand the dangers of spin and how to be as responsible and honest as possible. Journalists
need to be especially careful when gathering information for their stories. A large portion of
reportorial research comes from interviewing, and odds are many of their sources will have an
ulterior motive of some kind. Prominent community members, celebrities, politicians and the like
will most
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Cal Mccaffrey Ethical Issues Essay
Journalists are required to hold up certain ethical and legal responsibilities while on the job. They
are not supposed to have conflicts of interest, can not trespass, have to minimize harm, avoid
invasion of privacy, etc. While watching, "State of Play" we constantly see Cal McCaffrey, a
journalist for the Washington Globe and the main character, break ethical and legal responsibilities
that journalists are supposed to hold up. Specifically, he trespasses, has a huge conflict of interest,
and invades the privacy of others. We learn early on in the film that McCaffrey has a conflict of
interest with the story he is reporting on. Stephen Collins, a Senator from Pennsylvania, is
McCaffrey's old college roomate whom he has stayed in touch with for years. He also had an affair
with Collins' wife. When the story hits that Collins may have had an affair with Sonia Baker, his
head researcher, McCaffrey does not say anything. The editor of the paper says to McCaffrey, "Why
do you only bring me stories about Collins when he is looking for good publicity before an
election?" McCaffrey does not really say anything to this and does not report on the story. However,
when the story that McCaffrey is working becomes connected to the Collins' Affair story, he tries to
help Collins and gives him many opportunities to get ahead of things that he would not do for
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One specific time comes to mind when he goes to the Medical Examiner's office to try and get
information off of one of the victims in his story. McCaffrey continues to badger the Medical
Examiner for information about what may have happened and she does not want to give him
anything because she could lose her job. McCaffrey then goes on to look through the victim's
belongings and takes down some numbers from his cell phone. This is not ethical, or legal, once
again McCaffrey disobeys the legal system and the ethics of
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Disappearance Of Absence Of Malice, By Megan Carter
My main take away from Absence of Malice was the power journalists have over the lives of the
people they write about. When Megan Carter wrote about Tommy Gallagher in the paper, she
affected his life in a big way by saying he was under investigation for the disappearance of Joey
Diaz. She did not know him or know if he was involved in the disappearance of Joey Diaz, but she
told the whole world that he was being investigated. In today's media climate being announced as
investigated for a crime makes people automatically assume you are most likely guilty. Someone's
life can be ruined if people suspect them of a major crime, and Tommy Gallagher's life is ruined.
Gallagher's business is brought to a standstill because the union won't let their
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Walter Williams Journalism Creed
Walter Williams, the founder of the University of Missouri's Journalism School, believed that unless
journalists were trained as professionals, they would never earn the public's trust. Journalists needed
to be held accountable professionally and personally in order for the profession to endure. In 1914,
Williams wrote the Journalist's creed. The creed was an affirmation of the ethics of journalism.
Although the creed still is the clearest definition of the principles, standards, and values of
journalists, the world is changing, and that includes journalism. Thus, the Journalist's creed needs to
be updated.
Walter Williams did a brilliant job of accentuating the principles of journalism as a profession.
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Technological and media revolutions have freed journalistic duties to anyone with access to the
Internet. Citizens can now practice their own news judgment. The emphasis can no loner be on who
is a journalist but rather how journalism is performed. Thus, journalists have an even more
important task of delivering the truth. Williams believes that journalists should be god–fearing, but
fails to mention other values journalists should have. Our country has experienced social shift since
the creed was originally written, and they should be reflected in the Journalist's Creed. The few
added clauses make the creed completely relatable and accurate to today's
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Relationships Between A Journalist And The Relationship...
Journalist A journalist is a person who collects, writes, or distributes news or other current
information to the public. A journalist's work is called journalism. A journalist can work with
general issues or specialize in certain issues. However, most journalists tend to specialize, and by
cooperating with other journalists, produce journals that span many topics. For example, a sports
journalist covers news within the world of sports, but this journalist may be a part of a newspaper
that covers many different topics and topics. Journalist and reporter are relateships. A reporter is a
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This applies specially to war reporters, but their editorial offices at home often do not know how to
deal appropriately with the reporters they expose to danger. Hence, a systematic and sustainable way
of psychological support for traumatized journalists is strongly needed. However, only little and
fragmented support programs exist so far.
The Museum in Washington, D.C. is home to the Journalists Memorial, which lists the names of
over 2,100 journalists from around the world who were killed in the line of duty. The relationship
between a professional journalist and a source can be rather complex, a source can actually impact
the direction of the article written by the journalist. The article 'A Compromised Fourth Estate' uses
Herbert Ganz' metaphor to capture their relationship. He uses a dance metaphor 'The Tango' to
illustrate the co–operative nature of their interactions "It takes two to tango". Herbert suggests that
the source often leads but journalists commonly object to this notion for 2 reasons: o It signals
source supremacy in news making. o It offends journalists' professional culture, which emphasizes
independence and editorial
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Journalist Role Analysis

  • 1. Journalist Role Analysis The journalist role is important because it provides the world with facts and the answers. Often times politicians or public figures may not tell the world the whole truth. But because of journalist, they take time to investigate the whole story and then provide citizens with correct news. Not only do journalist investigate the news, journalist also take time to interview these public figures and ask the questions that viewers want to ask. For example, Barbara Walters is known for her skills of asking the questions that most are scared to ask. But because she is fearless and true journalist she asks these tough questions and gets down to the nitty gritty. This is all made possible through the first amendment. The first amendment grants journalist ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There are multiple media outlets that provides citizens with a bunch of different perspectives. For instance, FOX news may give you a more bias opinion on Donald Trump and ABC may give you a more bias opinion on Hillary Clinton. But because of these two outlets being opposites it gives you a well rounded view of the election as a whole. Not only do we have national networks covering the election we also have black media outlets like Bet News, TheGrio, The Root and many more that provide African Americans with the black perspective on voting. Because of these outlets they let us know the truth on who we should cast our ballot for in this upcoming election. They also ask the questions that we as a community have but may not have the direct access to ask personally. Furthermore, I believe Social Media plays an awesome role in the election because it lets citizens know information right away. Because of social media, in the matter of seconds we are made aware of breaking news. Social media also makes it harder for nominees to hide from the truth. People can instantly tweet and video record what the nominees say and post on social media. Because of this it helps keep viewers/citizens ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2. 21st Century Journalism Student Journalists To succeed in 21st Century Journalism student journalists will need to have a thorough understanding of the potential contribution journalism has to their audience. Journalists should have accredited qualifications and skills such as NCTJ shorthand and law; to report stories accurately and ethically according to the values of a democratic society. As well as being self–motivated with a good reputation; gaining work experience and blogging regularly. In the past, the publication of diverse facts and stories was helpful to develop the idea of a democratic society in news culture. However, last century's end editors defined the news within a business context, in order to maintain or increase their profits (Nuttal et al, 2011, p15). Jay ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The first piece of print Journalism in the United Kingdom was called 'coranto', which started in 1620 and was published in Amsterdam. After that point several other newspapers were developed such as The Times (1785), Observer (1791), Sunday Times (1822) and the News of the World (1843) (Holmes et al, 2013, p3). In the late 20th century, publications would take on trainees every year on top of the staff they had. Whereas, in the 21st century most companies will only recruit where there are vacancies (Holmes et al, 2013, p285). This is because now employers expect student journalists to have real world work experience. And so, contacts are considerably valuable to get into the industry as it allows the student to have previous experience on a more casual basis, but will look impressive to future employers. Therefore, those without experience are less likely to get a job as others will be favoured. For example, todays newspaper editors were in newsrooms doing journalism, rather than studying it as a degree (Synge, 2010, p17). Previously job apprenticeships were common, but now there is a trend towards formal pre–entry qualifications and post graduate programmes such as the NCTJ (Holmes et al, 2013, p280). And so, having a degree does not guarantee a lasting successful journalism career (Synge, 2010, p17). Additionally, the essential qualities a journalist should have are curiosity, self–motivation, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. 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 on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. Comparing'shattered Glass 'And Shattered Glass' In an 2004 article written by Peter Preston, criticizing the film Shattered Glass, the former editor makes a point stating that "the general public is far too busy being distracted by stories concerning minor celebrities and football stars to be concerned about journalist making up current affair stories." I do not feel that this is a strong argument, for multiple reasons. This point seems to make the actions of Glass more acceptable than the movie portrayed it. It says that people will not care about false stories written by one of your journalists, because they are too busy. In my eyes, this is brought out the idea of distractions or lies, which could hurt a business more? A distraction and a lie are so different, and a lie, or twisting ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. How Journalism Changed American Culture What is journalism? Typically, a journalist is sent somewhere to investigate information and provide 'breaking news.' However, journalism does not always mean epistolary. Film and the use of political figures were utilized as well. Journalism has been in America for decades; starting with yellow journalism in the late 1800s, and then transforming to muckraking in the early 1900s. These eras helped shape journalism, but not nearly as well the 1910s did. Between 1910–1919, journalism changed American culture and society through the rise of magazines, investigative writing, and media use. One method of transforming today's society was through the rise of magazines. Magazines covered weekly gossip to political issues to racial inequality, and were mainly used to gather local or national information. A ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Many newspapers sent their journalists to the battlefield to take pictures and recite firsthand accounts. One writer, Floyd Gibbons, worked for The Chicago Tribune and went to the ultimate extremes to obtain information. The only items Gibbons could carry were a pencil and notebook because in the, "international rules of war, Floyd Gibbons, a noncombatant, could carry no arms" (Gibbons). Because of this, Gibbons lacked protection and was susceptible to injury. On June 6, 1918, Gibbons headed to Belleau Wood with Lieutenant Hatzell and was planning on noting the progression of the war. However, Gibbons and Hatzell found themselves "in the midst of the roughest and toughest battles of the entire war" (Gibbons). Hatzell and Gibbons wound up as targets for the German machine–gunners. Hatzell received injuries to his legs, while Gibbons was shot in the arm and eye. Both survived and found medical attention hours later. Gibbons left with many injuries, and a top–selling story. By 1918, Floyd Gibbons had set the standard for investigative journalists for years to come, including modern ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. Society 's View On The Profession Of Journalism Essay In many ways, it can be argued that through the use of film, society's view on the profession of journalism can be reflected to be uncover and investigate stories 'that we ourselves dare not.' (McNair, B. 2010. Pg.12) By acting as our 'collective conscience,' journalists can be portrayed through film and television shows to act as a unifying source within our society; exposing our shared beliefs, morals and ideas into the public eye. This can be seen through the All The President's Men (1976), where the journalists are portrayed as investigative, daring, and strive to reveal the truth through their courage and perseverance. However, journalists in film can also be represented in a paradoxical way. In the film Nightcrawler (2014), the journalist in the film, Lou Bloom, is portrayed to have little or no morals when it comes to the profession of journalism. He can be seen to fabricate the truth or manipulate others in order to acquire a story that would have maximum impact when shown on the television. The following essay will explore whether journalists in films act as our "collective conscience, going to places and doing things that we ourselves dare not, and without courage we would, as societies, be very much worse off" as the critic, McNair believes. In the first instance, All The President's Men (1976) centres on a storyline of two reporters, Woodward and Bernstein who work together to uncover and expose the American government– better known as the 'Watergate scandal.' ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. The Media Controversy The news has a responsibility to provide accurate information to the American people. However, journalists are only human, and it is important to take note of any biases present in their writing. W.L. Bennett is one scholar who addressed this concern, arguing that journalism has four main media biases: personalization, dramatization, fragmentation, and authority–disorder bias (Bennett, 2012). While Bennett voices concerns of adverse consequences, scholars Ozen Bas and Maria Elizabeth Grabe argue that biases like personalization can help people with lower education levels retain information better (Bas & Grabe, 2015). Referencing two news clips and an article, this essay argues that media biases rampant across platforms have good intent to get ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The news clip is under one minute, and shows clips of the teacher high fiving his students before entering the classroom, while the journalists are smiling at the story. While the story is about a teacher from North Carolina, the fragmentation is present of the brevity of the content. One possible explanation could be from Bennett's statement on fragmentation, which he argues is normally the result of time constraints (Bennett, News Content: Four information biases that matter, 2012). With that in mind, this clip was perhaps used to fill in time and provide a quick human interest story, something to make viewers feel good as they start their day. This, however, leaves a lot to be asked, such as what type of community exists in the school, what do parents think about it, and if there were any direct incidences that inspired him to do ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. The Video Reporting Of The Boulie Tacks Protest Ride RESEARCH QUESTION An empirical content analysis of the video reporting of the Boulie tacks protest ride: with respect to Hall, Ericson, Schlesinger and Bourdieu to what extent do the differences and similarities in the range of sources used in the video stories explore a number of the varying aspects of the diverging theoretical discussions on the source–journalist relationship? PROGRESS My final essay will relate to topic #1 on the unit guide, that being "an analysis of a piece of professional practice by yourself or some other person working in journalism". As per the aforementioned research question, my essay will be an empirical content analysis of two video stories on the No Boulie Tacks protest ride. One of those pieces being a ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The two stories involved in my case study revolve around the protest ride against the 'tacking bandit' who for the past 22 months has been tacking the well–loved cycling route, the Kew Boulevard. The sources chosen by both the Channel 7 report and my own are central to the story in that they entirely encapsulate the issue, that is, the sources themselves shape the story – i.e. the injured/tacked cyclists form the 'story'. They shift the focus slightly to their affects/injuries from the tacks – so they have shown what significant "event" this is but also how we as an audience should understand this to be i.e. bad man/woman throwing tacks is a disgrace look how many people are injured then contrast that with people in powerful positions also being irate, calling for this should stop. Clearly here the Channel 7 story clearly explicates Hall's notions of the use of Primary defines by new media by the use of the Premier. According to Hall, primary definers are authoritative sources on an issue that can be seen to frame the discussions surrounding this is within the news (1978, p. 58) and all subsequent interpretations following the 'primary definer' are then always compared back to the initial primary interpretation (Hall et al. 1978, p. 58). He suggests "broadcasters ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. Reasons Why A Journalist Should Be Paid An aspect Journalist is the most respects and the backbone to the media industry. They always consider the audience, prospective publication, editor and their own personal interest. Therefore, I consider that journalist should pay more than their currently paid. The reasons why Journalist should be paid more are they always ensure that their writing is unbiased and presents the basic facts for the audience to determine their own set of judgements, they always be honest to get accurate news and report the news in a truthful and they have built upon their natural writing talent which not everyone can do it. First and almost, Journalist will always ensure that their writing is unbiased and it presents the basic facts for the audience ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. Negative Effects Of Mass Media The Negative Effects of Mass Media Mass media surrounds the lives of our global society. Dating back to centuries, the media is prominent through the modes of television, internet, and paper press. Media is the main means of mass communication in the twenty–first century, and is the central source of information for the general public. A new form of media, social media, has gained popularity in recent years. The First social media platform was born in 1997 with the launch of the first social media site, Six Degrees, a site meant to connect people worldwide. By the year 2000, nearly one–hundred million people gained access to the internet, which resulted in more people becoming active on social media sites. Six Degrees worked as a foundation for other social media like: myspace, facebook, twitter, instagram, and snapchat. Mass media negatively impacts students, politics, and incites racial tensions in society today. Media today is faulty and brainwashes students. A study found that, "If the children are the future, the future might be very ill–informed" (Domonoske). Domonoske claims that the news feeds untrue and biased information to students; these students of today's society will grow up to be the future. It is imperative that students receive true and reputable information from the media. If they are not now, well informed, then a society filled with uneducated individuals will reside. Malinformation generates arguments that can become more serious and turn into a much bigger problem. To avoid this, highly intellectual people must attempt to find a way for students to be well informed. Researches have taken the time to study the influence media has on students. In a recent study, "Stanford researchers that evaluated students' ability to assess information sources and described the results as "dismaying," "bleak" and "[a] threat to democracy" (Domonoske). The study proved that students do not know how to determine fake from real information. If there is no way for students to receive true and unbiased information from news sources then they should develop the skills to assess any material presented to them. Today, they do not possess the ability to single out untrue and opinionated statements. They are ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. Is Journalistic Objectivity Beneficial? Choosing what news station to watch can be a big deal. Maybe one person identifies with Fox News more and maybe one person identifies with CNN more. Whatever news station one chooses there might be some biases with how news stories are reported. These biases may be harmful to the facts that need to be reported on, or it could just be a part of being human. All people have opinions, and that includes reporters. However, it is a reporter's job to share the facts and not the opinions. In this paper I will first define what journalistic objectivity, and then address the following questions, Can or should a journalist be objective, under what circumstances can objective journalism be beneficial, and under what circumstances can objective ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... While watching the videos I did not develop trust in the report, nor did I feel that any of his information was factual. This is why it is important for journalists to report the truth. In order for the viewer to feel that they can trust that the information given to them in factual and not opinion based, so that the viewer is able to establish their own opinion. Before getting into why objectivity can be harmful, it is important to lay out why some news media is biased. These reasons will come from the "Rhetorica: Media/ Political Bias." News media are biased towards conflict because it draws readers and viewers. People do not want to know that everything in the world in wonderful, people like to know what conflict is going on. The next bias plays into the conflict which is that good news is boring and that news media is biased towards bad news. The news media is biased towards the immediate; this is because when the news is ever–changing even when there is little to cover on the subject. People do not want to see the same report on the same subject multiple times. News media likes it when there is a narrative behind a story; when there are antagonists and protagonists. This can lead to a journalists add or seeking our drama for the sake of drama. While these are not all of the reasons why news media are not objective but are biased it does explain why. When looking at objectivity being harmful it is easier to look at how biases in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. The Influences of Mass Media on Health Trends The mass media consists of many sources of communication such as newspapers, magazines, television and radio, amongst other media outlets, of which are used to inform, educate, influence, and entertain an audience. These forms of communication help construct a person's perception because the media use platforms to influence opinion, of which is made possible due to how the media organisations use their resources. The modern media are able to change people's perspectives by introducing them to "modern" knowledge. In particular, the media has a great influence on health trends, due to them being the main source of information to the public, and therefore they have a greater responsibility to present the facts because irresponsible reporting can result in consequences, such as widespread moral panic, financial failure for businesses and may potentially be life threatening. Evidence to support this statement comes from the increase of the term 'obesity epidemic' used by the media, in particular The New York Times, of whom covered this throughout 751 reports between 1990 and 2001. The 'obesity epidemic' caused a moral panic amongst the public because the media defined it as a social issue due to the news story being less significant to theme. The information presented is influential to the public as it shapes their perception towards obesity. However, the media tend to portray overweight individuals negatively, of which reinforces stigma and ultimately results in the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. The Importance Of Modern Media Modern Media Today's society revolves around the media. It is in sync with the clicks of a keyboard and with the voices on the television. Every day individuals find it arduous to stroll down the street without hearing the latest presidential or local controversy. Most toon into the news every morning and night, like clockwork. Some cannot function without technology and media for extended periods of time. Over generations, the media has been shaped by the social environment of the time period. For example, the climate of 2017 has made audiences question the media. Nevertheless, even though it may be unreliable and dishonest, the media is still necessary for the intent of keeping the public informed and entertained. The media has always had two main purposes, and by accomplishing them, companies hope to get more allegiance from their viewers. To keep the audiences watching, and furthermore keep money flowing, the media educates and captivates people. To keep the business afloat they want to show viewers what they want to see. Gladstone explains this through a comparison of a myriad of mirrors. Even if they are not completely clear you can always find yourself, and the people around you, inside (Gladstone xxi). Gladstone also questions, " Are you safer not knowing if a company dumps poison in your river? ... Are you safer not knowing why we invaded Iraq? (Gladstone 31). Knowledge is power, and the media provides that knowledge about things or places that otherwise, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Descriptive Essay On Sport Journalist Kibwe Diop Ms.Radovcich English IV 29 October 2017 Sport Journalist What if you wanted to travel the country or the world with your favorite sport team? How about going to major sport events like the NBA Finals, The Super Bowl or, even the Olympics? I guess if this all applies to you then becoming a Sport Journalist is the job for you. This job is right for you because with a bachelor degree in Mass Communications/Journalism you will be able to have flexible hours, travel throughout the sport season and interview athletes and , make a lot of connections that can build your reputations to become a well–known journalist. Sport Journalist is a very unique job that most people don't pursue because it has a lot to do with writing and public speaking. People who pursue this career have to be good at one of those but, going to college will teach you how to be great at both of those traits. During college, you will probably get internships through new station and college newspapers. This will give you a lot of good skills to use while in the field. Also, sport journalist stick to one employer, and only one form of media. In the Article Journalist : Career Guide , Sport Journalists give information about recent updates on sport teams and other sport events for Newspaper ,radio, TV shows , magazines, and website. It also involves in having excellent written and verbal communications skills. They must have experience in writing and researching stories. A journalist is always pursuing news stories and updates on the sport teams you are reporting on. They also stay in contact with the sport managers so that they can keep updates on the team latest information. Journalist are largely on their mobile device so they can keep in touch with the players and coaches of the team. Another benefit to becoming a Sport Journalist is that you travel a lot to find out about the new stories and attend sporting events. There is mostly a lot of degrees for mass communications or journalism but there are some colleges that will help you benefit your career and would probably give you head start in the field. The University of Maryland is a very voguish department for media and journalism. They also have other courses to pursue like ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. Journalism : An Objective And Ethical Way Journalism is defined as the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information. (American Press Institute) It is the process of finding out what is going to be important to the general public and presenting that information in an unbiased and ethical way. The number of journalists in 2014 was 54, 400. Journalism could be described as the office job for people who don't want to work in an office. Reporters are in constant motion and they report on a variety of topics every day. A career in journalism is often a thankless and low paying job. The people who choose this job must have a passion for writing and informing the public. To further analyze a career in journalism, look at the steps to becoming one, the different types of journalism, and the qualities a journalist needs to become successful. There are a lot of steps to complete in the process of becoming a journalist. Many people begin preparing for a career in journalism by going to an accredited college. But taking as many English and government classes in high school is a good way to prepare for are more rigorous curriculum in college. Most people major in journalism, English, or political science when they decide they want to become a journalist. Some examples of classes taken for a journalism major are "Journalism in Society" and "Journalism Ethics". (New York University) A lot of classes a journalism major takes depends on the type of journalism they wish to work on. For example, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. Media Bias Definition In what ways can bias be defined, according to the authors? The authors define bias in the text in three main ways. The first is distortion bias which is applied to news that purportedly distorts or falsifies news. The second is content bias this happens when news outlets favor one side rather than providing fair and equal treatment to both. The third and final bias definition in the text is decision making bias, this bias look's at the mindset's of journalists who allegedly produce the biased content. The authors argue that elites do care what people think. What is the reason they offer? The authors say those in dominate society or better known as the elites care about what people think because they want people to behave in certain ways. Also the elites want people to tolerate elite activities. The reading states the best definition of power is the ability to get others to do what one ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The news shapers are journalistic institutions, individual journalist, and the elites. To begin journalist institutions and individual journalist are connected due to the fact that journalist working at certain institutions embody their institutions norms and viewpoints. Media bias flows from the minds of journalist and within the process of journalistic institutions. Just as journalist institutions influence individual journalist elites in our society influence journalist institutions. Did the examination of the results of studies conducted on bias find that there is bias? If so, what kind and what examples were presented? Coming to definite conclusion on media bias is not an easy task. There's a variety of factors at play. However, the examination of the results of studies conducted on bias found that there is bias. This was done by looking at a variety of different factors and from there creating a biased index. The text states national media have been biased in favor of tax reductions since ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. The Blair Scandal Scandal In other cases, some newspapers often have various "lines of defense" in which an article is review on multiple times before it is ever published. It is true that in the heat of competition to get the story first, a lot can result from it. One thing that the Times did well was their reaction towards the Blair scandal. As it states in the SPJ code of ethics, a journalist should "admit mistakes and correct them promptly." The Times gathered a group of journalists that went over all of Blair's past stories during his time at the newspaper. They found dozens of stories that were falsified and it became one of the biggest journalistic scandals. However, the important factor is that the Times rushed to correct their errors: turning into a story of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... One of them would be having "spot checks on randomly selected stories" (238). It would consist of checking a story after or before publication, randomly. In fact, Nicholas Lemann, the dean of Columbia's Graduate School of Journalism, said, when reviewing Jayson Blair's memoir: "God is not going to stop making charismatic maniacs [...] so it falls to the newspapers to figure out how to do a better job of apprehending them" (238). It seems the media do not learn from previous mistakes, because, according to Mnookin, only one newspaper adopted such policy, the Fort Worth Star–Telegram. They decided to perform prepublication checks on several stories every month. Another method consists of random post–publication surveys sent to the sources that are quoted in stories. The method not only allows people to find out about intend of fabrication, but it also serves as feedback for reporters to know what their subjects thinks about their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. In this era of globalization, news reporting is no longer... In this era of globalization, news reporting is no longer just a means of communications, but it has also developed into a tool for change. Prominent journalists like Julian Assange, Nick Davies, Sir Charles Wheeler and many more has changed the landscape and outcomes of information, war and news reporting itself. But Martin Bell has challenged the fundamentals of journalism that is to be balanced and impartial with what he calls 'Journalism of Attachment'. He even coined the phrase, 'bystanders' journalism' for continuing the tradition of being distant and detached (Bell 1997), which he criticizes "for focusing with the circumstances of violence, such as military formations, weapons, strategies, maneuvers and tactics" (Gilboa 2009, p. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Martin Bell comes from a position that is anti–war, and knows that the influence of journalists could be for better or worse, and without a doubt playing a huge role but that does not mean they are exclusive from the society. "This is not to back one side, or faction or people against another, it is to make a point that we in the press, and especially the television which is its most powerful division, do not stand apart from the world" (Bell 1997, p. 8). To be objective as Phillip Hammond cited by David Loyn (2007, p. 5) "comprises three distinct, refined but interrelated concepts of truthfulness and acuracy, neutrality, and emotional detachment", or in Martin Bell's term to be dispassionate, and it is exactly this reason, that Bell have chose not to continue the traditional thoughts of journalism, for he is human first, journalist second. Bell's view was not fully appreciated and acknowledged, as there are various critics from scholars and journalists alike. One of which is Wilhelm Kempf, he critiqued that Journalism of Attachment gives the journalism too much authority, somewhat making them a judge to decide what is right or wrong. It seems that Martin Bell's approach to conflicts and problems is to reduce it to a moral problem, and that is one of the major underlying problems with it as "he undermines his own professional authority by ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. How The Autonomy Of Journalists Are Affected During War Times Title–How the autonomy of journalists are affected during war times and the power struggle related to media coverage. New technology During the 1990s, the creation of advanced news–gathering equipment, the apparent growth of the 24–hour news channel, the increase of transnational media organizations and the spread of the internet platforms suggests the arrival of a more pluralized public sphere. The overall effect of these technological developments, according to many analysts, was a reduction in government control over information and a news media that was likely to be more aggressive and 'off–message'. Within the media analyst Hoskins review titled "War and Media" he states that new technology, rather than empowering media and deepening ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... An example is Charles Jaco's report for CNN in 1991: 'Air raid sirens are going off all over the city, we're being told to abandon this position immediately.' As media networks compete to provide the most 'live' and intense coverage, the reporter's expertise as commentator is valued above detailed and retrospective analysis. Hoskins states that the emphasis on the present or recent past only increased with the sheer number of journalists, also allowing for the embedding of many media networks and their ability to broadcast live pictures simultaneously the using split frames and multiple windows on–screen, may serve to prevent channel switching, but works against a coherent understanding of war. Hoskins also uses a type of frame analysis to demonstrate how the 'media template' of Vietnam was used during the 1991 Gulf War, which then itself became the template for the 2003 Iraq War. He points out that governments and military were concerned not only that this would 'be another Vietnam' but that it would also look like another Vietnam. This picks up his earlier point on 'new memory': their review of Vietnam over the years guiding the military in their continuing mistrust of the media and in occurring policies of management. Hoskins challenges the idea that news ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. Objectivity in Journalism Journalists should express their ideologies and opinions while covering poverty, however, at the same time they should aim to maintain the objectivity and impartiality standards for effective and truthful and accurate reporting. In news reporting, objectivity is seen as one of the chief values for journalists. The objectivity norm guides to separate the facts from opinions and focus on reporting only the factual content, resulting in neutral and detached reports rather than emotional ones (Schudson, 2001). On the other hand, reporting poverty appears as a more complex and sensitive issue which may often require the journalist to put forward some of their views to provide the reader with more realistic portrayal of a situation. One ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... However Wainwright criticises the idea of emotional journalism and argues that one should remain dispassionate in order to give an accurate account of events. Although more sensitive approach seems appropriate while reporting on issues such as poverty, he states that journalists should still try to remain objective (Quoted in Harcup, 2009: 92). While reporting on poverty, the notion of objectivity should be used a guideline for journalists to ensure accurate and realistic reporting rather than merely providing the readers with personal and subjective ideas on the issue. Boyer (1981) suggested that objectivity can be defined as balancing different sides of an issue and presenting all the significant points; separating facts from values, but considering the values as relevant; minimising the influence of personal opinions, attitude or involvement with the case; and finally avoiding any malicious, deceitful or slant purposes (Cited in Watson, 1998: 98). The coverage of poverty in the news includes a number of representations, which are not always an accurate portrayal of the situation but often constitute facts and reinforce stereotypes. The general understanding of global poverty for the public is derived from the media ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. Journalism: Inform, Entertain and Brainwash Essay Journalism: Inform, Entertain and Brainwash As a journalist, the first thing we learn is what are the major functions of the media. In Chapter Four of Print and Broadcast Journalism: A Critical Examination by Ed Applegate, according to William L. Rivers, Wilbur Schramm, and Clifford G.Christians, authors of Responsibility in Mass Communication, the three major functions of the media are to inform, entertain and persuade. However, current articles in the media, especially magazines, have me questioning whether or not these functions actually do exist. The three major functions of the media as stated are to inform, entertain and to persuade. But what exactly is "news"? According to Thomas Berry, "First, news is any printable story ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In order for news to be true, you must have information to back up your statement, such as evidence or an eyewitness account. Mr. Berry also states that news is also at least a set of facts that have been presented to the reporter as truth. This idea can be somewhat presumptuous also because just because somebody said something is true, it doesn't mean that it is. The only way you can prove a witness is telling the truth or that evidence is accurate is to RESEARCH and INVESTIGATE your story completely and thoroughly. If you don't, then your story will look like a piece of swiss cheese. I agree on the last three counts: proximity is necessary when getting to your target audience, recency (or timeliness) is an important element because news should be current and up to date at all times (unless the piece is over a certain time span; then sometimes timeliness isn't an important factor), and finally the element of unusualness: this will make the story more interesting to the reader. Mr. Applegate states that "for instance, most, if not all, stories that are written follow a particular formula. Other constraints include deadlines and even sources. Also, information seems to be getting more complicated because of jargon, technical terms, and government gobledegook: thus, reporters sometimes have to interpret the news for readers." According to Curtis D. MacDougall, To interpret the news it is necessary to understand it, and understanding means more than ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. Media Bias In The Media The influence that the media has cannot be doubted by anyone. The media plays a very vital role in our criminal justice system today. According to the text, "Most people gain their knowledge of events from the media, and therefore the selection and shaping of news by the media is a critical element in forming and modeling the public opinion on most topics, including criminal justice. The media decides what is noteworthy, and crime ranks high on that scale."(Banks, 2013) The public's view of casualties, lawbreakers, deviants, and law enforcement officials is to a great extent dictated by their depiction in the mass media. "Crime in America is big news that is of significant concern to the American public. In a 1997 national survey conducted by the Roper Center in conjunction with the Newseum of Arlington, Virginia, 95% of 1,500 respondents said "they want to know about crime," a higher response rate than for any other topic, including local news, the environment, and world news." (Parade Magazine 1997, 4) The goal of the media is to report the truth at all times. "Reporting the truth to the public is fundamental to the role of the media in society as well as a moral responsibility of the media (Klaidman and Beauchamp 1987:30)."(Banks, 2013) With reporting news stories, one need to make sure that biasness does not occur. Is media bias essentially an issue? The impact of media bias depends on how the group of onlookers forms the data displayed by the media. Media have huge ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 23. Effect Of Online Social Media On Newsroom Operations Essay EFFECT OF ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA ON NEWSROOM OPERATIONS IN BROADCASTING STATIONS IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KENYA BROADCASTING CORPORATION TEROI FELIX KBET IS/1233/14 CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Technology has always been at the forefront of newsgathering and the journalistic process. The last century has seen visual, audio and digital innovations contributing greatly to changing the way journalists think about and engage in their work. Yet these technologies have not by themselves redefined what it means to be a journalist, in the professional sense Lasorsa, Lewis & Holton (2011). Social media is affecting the way a local television news station presents information to its audience and how its audience in turn receives information. The adoption of social media, in particular Twitter and Facebook have made a significant impact on how people choose to receive their news and information The widespread adoption of social media and increased online activity by media organisations has led to the adoption of new ways of processing, collecting and dissemination news worldwide. 1.2 History of Kenya broadcasting corporation. The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) was first established in 1928 when the British were bringing ranchers to settle their new colony, because they needed a format to receive news from home. At that time, it was solely a British radio station. The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation has gone through many changes to become the media giant that it is ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24. The Boys On The Bus Analysis The media has also been a criticized industry because of their often critical stances on issues. Despite this fact, little is actually know about the people who produce the content that is so heavily consumed. Know as journalist, these individuals are wordsmiths with the power to alter the opinions of the public. In the book "The Boys on the Bus" by Timothy Crouse, light is shed on the stories of these individuals who are often. Written in 1973, a year after the dramatic Presidential election of 1972, the boys on the bus shows the election from a unique perspective. A few distinct contrast are shown that highlight the truth behind journalism. The first is the comradery and competition amongst journalist, second is the human side of the candidates, and lastly is the way scandals are covered. Within these topics, the boys on the bus gives takes the reader on the unique journey that is known as the campaign trail. The mix of comradery and competition between journalist is shown throughout the book. Outlined in many ways, this balance shows the true nature of journalism. One great example of this takes place in the beginning of the book. Here the many reporters are hustling to become the first to publish a story while still comparing notes. This not only shows the balance of two spectrums but it also shows the care for detail within ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This same level of humanity can effect how journalist portray a certain candidate to their readers. Knowing the strict line between friendly and professional is also very important. This is an overlying theme in the book as it follows the 1972 presidential campaign trail. Though the book is titled "The Boys on the Bus," these individuals were often on a plane accompanied by the candidate. During these long rode trips, not only was a bond build between reporters, but they also got to know the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Kfc Case Studies Campaign Essay Case Studies Campaign Analysis KFC Extra Crispy Sunscreen Situation Kentucky Fried Chicken has recently gone through a branding remodel. Through this remodel, KFC learned that 76.5 percent of their customers were unaware that KFC offered an Extra Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe. Customers only associated KFC with their Original Recipe meaning that if they were looking for a crispier fried chicken option then they may go to another restaurant. KFC saw this lack of knowledge as an opportunity to educate their customers and other people that KFC does in fact offer an extra crispy recipe. KFC found that millennials were not typically engaged with their brand, so they also wanted to develop a campaign that reached the millennial audience. With Labor Day weekend approaching, KFC saw it has their opportunity to leverage the last summer holiday. Objectives This campaign included an output objective, informational objective, and behavioral objective. Below please find the KFC Extra Crispy Sunscreen campaign objectives. Break through the news cycle (Output) Generate 350 million media impressions (Informational) Increase sales of Extra Crispy Fried Chicken (Behavioral) This campaign was missing an attitudinal objective. The output and behavioral objectives were not specific and measurable with a timeframe and the informational objective was specific and measurable but did not have a timeframe. A critique would be that this campaign did not make all their objectives specific and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. Analysis Of Discourse Community: Broadcast News Journalists Discourse Community: Broadcast News Journalists The discourse community of broadcast journalists is a broad community, but can be narrowed down to smaller groups. As a discourse community journalist come in as novices, but carry the opportunity to ascend in their profession, to become an anchor for a national news network. The fundamental goal of journalists is to educate the public with events that take place daily, both domestically and internationally. With this fundamental goal at hand, news networks run astray, to where they begin to host biased opinions, with means to draw in a certain audience. These biases are presented by the networks reflect a political bias, religious bias, and social bias that can impact the facts of the story ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Thucydides : The Characteristic Style Of Journalism Thucydides, who was known as one of the first journalists this world has ever seen and the man who recorded in a very detailed style around 25–30 years of war between Sparta and Athens, had a very unique method of reporting. Thucydides showed a very strong interest in reporting real life human situations to the world. He set tremendous high expectations in the truth and accuracy in his reporting's. When Rosenstiel notes the "real questions" when confronting reporters, Rosenstiel says "What religion are your journalists practicing? Are they journalists who distinguish business? Or are they business people who understand journalism?". These questions can distinguish between a loyal reporter, compared to a fake one. "Journalism" can be defined as the act of writing stories to prepare websites or newspapers to broadcast any important situation. Journalism takes real life events and informs the public for their benefit which happens to be very different from entertainment, propaganda, fiction, and art. Journalism provides real life events to the public in order for the public to benefit and make better decisions after. Entertainment is the act of amusing or making the readers/crowd feel a sense of enjoyment. Although Journalism can be similar to fiction and art, they are both very different. The thing that separates journalism from fiction and art is grounded on the fact that journalism thrives off real life and true situations, rather then fiction and art. Propaganda can be ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. Media Change In Mass Media Throughout the time in which we have had communication, our form of giving and receiving information has increased. No longer are the days in which a piece of paper had to be rushed back into town to relay what had transpired that day, or a little note strapped to a pigeon that hopefully flew back to base. Now, we have forms of mass media, such as television, radio, and over the internet. One thing that has drastically changed is war. Before the invention of mass media, governments held full reign over what the people thought and heard about foreign or domestic transpirings. Now, however, all is known about war. The reactions to this, concurrently, have changed with the time. During foreign conflicts, news people and journalists travel to the front lines to show firsthand what is transpiring there. They then bring this information back, or alternatively, don't. Some wars and conflicts go unseen, unheard from foreign countries. There have been multiple studies done on the reactions of people on different wars. These different studies verify that there is a correlation between the amount of media coverage that a conflict gets and the reaction and resources given to it during the time of the incident and in the aftermath. This paper is to show the correlation and differences in the research of professionals, not to sway any opinion, or to show my own personal beliefs. This is purely an informative piece. How Media is Changing Modern society is undergoing a drastic change in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Taking a Look at Wikileaks Wikileaks, cofounded in 2006 by editor in chief Julian Assange, is a site designed to announce and publicize sensitive information. The goal of Wikileaks is to provide protection for journalists, citizens, and anyone who might need to be protected from the free based or sensitive information they upload to the site. Wikileaks is protected by a network of software, anonymous postal drops, and lawyers, operating on a policy of secrecy to keep all of its posters safe from possible reprisals. I believe Wikileaks is in the right, as it allows its users to expose sensitive information and secrets that citizens need to know about. Governments have been criticizing some of the content posted, however, there is little legally that they can do. Wikileaks is essentially another branch or avenue of the public press, and there is no "official secrets act" to stop information from being posted. There are people doing pre–publication reviews of articles posted; people who have a vested interest in ensuring the accuracy of the material. In recent years, Wikileaks has acquired mixed public reception, receiving numerous awards and appraisal, as well as harsh criticism. In 2008 and 2009, Wikileaks received the New Media Award, and in 2010, it was listed as a website that could change the way the news works. It was praised as a tool to empower citizens to voice their opinions and report the truth. However, the site received criticism for defacing the value of a journalist. "Journalists ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. The Impact Of Journalism On Society The media and the public have had a relationship that has existed for centuries. Through the media, people become aware of events and issues occurring around them. As a result, they make educated decisions. Therefore, the media serve as witnesses of the events happening within our societies and then report them to us. That said, could journalism have a significant political impact in our societies? It is through the media that governments and their citizens communicate. For instance, people communicate by protesting and voting, governments respond by amending the issues affecting the public. It is also through the media that potential political leaders gain recognition. Therefore, the answer is yes, because, journalism causes the spread ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Without the media, how would the citizens be able to hold the government to account for their actions? A fair and just society is built by transparency and accountability of the leaders. The media serve to promote this, by acting as a witness of government actions. Politicians make decisions and take action on behalf of the public. Journalists analyse those decisions and give reports of the consequences to the public. Photographs, drawings, cartoons and videos cover significant political matters. Photojournalists such as Lynsey Addario present critical political issues that affect the world today. In her book, It's What I Do, she presents scenes surrounding the fall of prominent political leaders such as Muammar el–Qaddafi. The pictures on pages 4 and 5 of her book, for instance, show the struggles that the rebels went through in their quest to dethrone Qaddafi. She quotes Robert Capa, who once said, " ' If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough' " (Lynsey 7) which shows that photographs are significant in the world of journalism. A video such as "Shouting In The Dark" reveals the heinous acts done by the government of Bahrain towards its own citizens. In the video, we see the brutal force used by the government to silence the peaceful protesters. People were beaten, shot, imprisoned, and killed. In this generation, the public's time and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Henrietta Lacks Objectivity In Journalism Objectivity in Journalism and the News Media Journalist, as well as the media, need to be more objective and fair rather than be unbiased and leave personal feelings and beliefs out of the issue being mentioned. The author Rebecca Skloot of the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks which is about an African American women named Henrietta Lacks who in the year of 1951 got her cells taken away from her without her knowledge. Henrietta Lacks never gave consent for the doctors at John Hopkins Hospital to take and use her cells for the disease of polio. In this book, the author Rebecca Skloot had to go out of her way in many different occasions to get information on the real story behind Henrietta Lacks with the family members of Henrietta ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... "Journalistic Objectivity in Media Risk Debates: Challenges & Opportunities." Clarion: International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 5, no. 1, Feb. 2016, pp. 91–97. EBSCOhost, doi:10.5958/2277–937X.2016.00013.7. Wilson–Smith, Anthony. "The False Truth of Objectivity." Maclean's, vol. 115, no. 19, 13 May 2002, p. 2. EBSCOhost, reedleycollege.idm.oclc.org/login? url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=6631562&site=ehost–live. SMITH, JACKIE, et al. "From Protest to Agenda Building: Description Bias in Media Coverage of Protest Events in Washington, D.C. [*]." Social Forces, vol. 79, no. 4, 2001, p. 1397. Opposing Viewpoints In Context, http://link.galegroup.com.reedleycollege.idm.oclc.org/apps/doc/A75830894/OVIC? u=cclc_reed&sid=OVIC&xid=2f546cc9. Accessed 2 Apr. 2018. Cattani, Richard J. "A Citizen Speaks." Christian Science Monitor, vol. 88, no. 100, 18 Apr. 1996, p. 20. EBSCOhost, reedleycollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=a9h&AN=9609172544&site=ehost–live "Converging on the Truth." Maclean's, vol. 114, no. 12, 19 Mar. 2001, p. 10. EBSCOhost, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. Edgar Allan Poe's The Man of the Crowd As a Satire of the... Poe's "The Man of the Crowd" As a Satire of the Penny Press In the mid–nineteenth century , the "penny newspaper" could be found on almost every American urban street corner. These penny papers, as they were popularly called, provided the American people for the first time in history with informative articles about local city events, incidents, and, more importantly, inner–city crime. These penny rags revealed an entirely new world to the American citizens; they were informed for the first time of the many heinous crimes and murders that occurred right in the vicinity of their own houses. At a time when America was first being introduced to such local injustices, it is quite understandable that penny papers claiming to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In hopes of spotting such profitable incidents, penny press journalists were always on the look–out for anything suspicious and anything worthy of being sensationalized. Interestingly, in his short story, "The Man of the Crowd," Edgar Allan Poe includes a first–person narrator who also seems to be on the look–out for anything out of the ordinary. While he may not reveal himself as a penny journalist, this narrator certainly plays the part of one as he singles out an old man making a devious gesture in the crowd and begins to speculate about his possible criminal intentions. Like a nosy penny tabloid reporter hungry for a juicy lead, the narrator follows the old man into the night, hoping, if not to catch him in an act of crime, then to fit his behaviors into the mold of criminality. Interestingly, while the old man does in fact turn out to be nothing more than an innocent wanderer of the streets, the narrator still proceeds to formulate his own exaggerated conclusions about the old man's supposed criminal intentions. By setting the first– person narrator up as the stereotypical penny journalist and then making the very target of his exaggeration nothing more than an innocent, commonplace man of the crowd, it can be argued that Poe is in fact mocking the penny press for their tendency to inflate the actions of innocent people into ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. 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 on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. 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 should journalist 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 Rodríguez Carreón was gunned down in his driveway in the Mexican border city of Juárez ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... 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 on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. Ethics And Spin Control ( P. 193 ) Journal Entry #5: Ethics & Spin Control (p. 193) Politics is all about persuasion, especially during election seasons. Candidates do nothing but try to convince voters that they are right, that there way is better and get them to vote in their favor. The light in which voters see the candidate is critical, which is where spin becomes important. Spin involves taking "events, statements, and actions" and presenting them in a way that is more "favorable" for a particular person or cause (Borchers 193). Similarly, spin control is the act of making "their perspective become the dominant way in which [the] ideas are seen" and "[getting] the audience to accept a particular perspective" (Borchers 193). Spin control isn't a new concept in the world of persuasion, and in many ways there's nothing wrong with it, but there are often ethical issues when it comes to spin, as was the case with Clinton's senatorial campaign aide Karen Adler. For professionals who constantly promote and express sensitive information, like campaign supporters and journalists or reporters, it's extremely important to understand the dangers of spin and how to be as responsible and honest as possible. Journalists need to be especially careful when gathering information for their stories. A large portion of reportorial research comes from interviewing, and odds are many of their sources will have an ulterior motive of some kind. Prominent community members, celebrities, politicians and the like will most ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. Cal Mccaffrey Ethical Issues Essay Journalists are required to hold up certain ethical and legal responsibilities while on the job. They are not supposed to have conflicts of interest, can not trespass, have to minimize harm, avoid invasion of privacy, etc. While watching, "State of Play" we constantly see Cal McCaffrey, a journalist for the Washington Globe and the main character, break ethical and legal responsibilities that journalists are supposed to hold up. Specifically, he trespasses, has a huge conflict of interest, and invades the privacy of others. We learn early on in the film that McCaffrey has a conflict of interest with the story he is reporting on. Stephen Collins, a Senator from Pennsylvania, is McCaffrey's old college roomate whom he has stayed in touch with for years. He also had an affair with Collins' wife. When the story hits that Collins may have had an affair with Sonia Baker, his head researcher, McCaffrey does not say anything. The editor of the paper says to McCaffrey, "Why do you only bring me stories about Collins when he is looking for good publicity before an election?" McCaffrey does not really say anything to this and does not report on the story. However, when the story that McCaffrey is working becomes connected to the Collins' Affair story, he tries to help Collins and gives him many opportunities to get ahead of things that he would not do for anything else. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... One specific time comes to mind when he goes to the Medical Examiner's office to try and get information off of one of the victims in his story. McCaffrey continues to badger the Medical Examiner for information about what may have happened and she does not want to give him anything because she could lose her job. McCaffrey then goes on to look through the victim's belongings and takes down some numbers from his cell phone. This is not ethical, or legal, once again McCaffrey disobeys the legal system and the ethics of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. Disappearance Of Absence Of Malice, By Megan Carter My main take away from Absence of Malice was the power journalists have over the lives of the people they write about. When Megan Carter wrote about Tommy Gallagher in the paper, she affected his life in a big way by saying he was under investigation for the disappearance of Joey Diaz. She did not know him or know if he was involved in the disappearance of Joey Diaz, but she told the whole world that he was being investigated. In today's media climate being announced as investigated for a crime makes people automatically assume you are most likely guilty. Someone's life can be ruined if people suspect them of a major crime, and Tommy Gallagher's life is ruined. Gallagher's business is brought to a standstill because the union won't let their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Walter Williams Journalism Creed Walter Williams, the founder of the University of Missouri's Journalism School, believed that unless journalists were trained as professionals, they would never earn the public's trust. Journalists needed to be held accountable professionally and personally in order for the profession to endure. In 1914, Williams wrote the Journalist's creed. The creed was an affirmation of the ethics of journalism. Although the creed still is the clearest definition of the principles, standards, and values of journalists, the world is changing, and that includes journalism. Thus, the Journalist's creed needs to be updated. Walter Williams did a brilliant job of accentuating the principles of journalism as a profession. According to the Journalists Creed, the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Technological and media revolutions have freed journalistic duties to anyone with access to the Internet. Citizens can now practice their own news judgment. The emphasis can no loner be on who is a journalist but rather how journalism is performed. Thus, journalists have an even more important task of delivering the truth. Williams believes that journalists should be god–fearing, but fails to mention other values journalists should have. Our country has experienced social shift since the creed was originally written, and they should be reflected in the Journalist's Creed. The few added clauses make the creed completely relatable and accurate to today's ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. Relationships Between A Journalist And The Relationship... Journalist A journalist is a person who collects, writes, or distributes news or other current information to the public. A journalist's work is called journalism. A journalist can work with general issues or specialize in certain issues. However, most journalists tend to specialize, and by cooperating with other journalists, produce journals that span many topics. For example, a sports journalist covers news within the world of sports, but this journalist may be a part of a newspaper that covers many different topics and topics. Journalist and reporter are relateships. A reporter is a type of journalist who researches, writes, and reports on information ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This applies specially to war reporters, but their editorial offices at home often do not know how to deal appropriately with the reporters they expose to danger. Hence, a systematic and sustainable way of psychological support for traumatized journalists is strongly needed. However, only little and fragmented support programs exist so far. The Museum in Washington, D.C. is home to the Journalists Memorial, which lists the names of over 2,100 journalists from around the world who were killed in the line of duty. The relationship between a professional journalist and a source can be rather complex, a source can actually impact the direction of the article written by the journalist. The article 'A Compromised Fourth Estate' uses Herbert Ganz' metaphor to capture their relationship. He uses a dance metaphor 'The Tango' to illustrate the co–operative nature of their interactions "It takes two to tango". Herbert suggests that the source often leads but journalists commonly object to this notion for 2 reasons: o It signals source supremacy in news making. o It offends journalists' professional culture, which emphasizes independence and editorial ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...