Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Journalism

What is journalism?  Who is a journalist?


Journalism is a method of communicating current news and ideas to the public.  A journalist is someone who informs society of what is occurring throughout the world.

Ideally, journalists have integrity, and a desire to present honest and true information to the public.  They want people to be educated and aware, and therefore, they do not attempt to mislead.

Journalism can be objective or subjective, depending on the individual journalist and the subject they are addressing.  Journalists may report what is happening without adding their own opinions or interpretations.  They simply state the facts and let the audience draw their own conclusions.  Journalists can also discuss information in a specific way in order to get a particular message across to the audience.  Persuasive or analytical techniques can be employed to make statements about certain issues.  Journalists may have strong feelings or opinions on various topics, and can influence their audiences to share those viewpoints.  


Journalism can raise awareness and draw attention to lesser known issues.  It can also provide alternate perspectives on more prominently known issues.  Journalism challenges people to become more educated and open-minded, and encourages them to improve the world around them.

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